Emmeline Banks, Author at Secret Manchester

I'm a film and music enthusiast and love everything Manchester. I enjoy learning about history and culture, and am a sucker for a good countryside walk!

A brand new street food spot is set to move into this 15,000 sq ft Manchester warehouse, with an arcade-inspired games room, sunny terrace & self-service beer wall – here’s when it opens

Back in December, a Manchester icon shut its doors forever. Ducie Street Warehouse was a classic for anyone looking for a , nice glass of wine or a wholesome event of a weekend, but now it's time for this stunning indus...

Food & drink

This hidden 6-seat sushi den in a Greater Manchester village is one of the city’s most exclusive dining secrets — here’s how to get a table

Tucked away above Whole Bunch Wines in Village, a new culinary secret has been unfolding on select Saturdays. The space is transformed into Makoto Zushi, a private sushi restaurant that specialises in the art of 'omaka...

Music Top news

Harry Styles’ one night only concert in Manchester is set to be released as a film on Netflix – here’s when it’ll be released

Hot off his incredible first performance of debut single Aperture from his new album at the , our favourite golden boy Harry Styles is set to perform the entirety of 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' at Co-op Liv...

Things to do Top news

From famous winter gardens to haunted halls: here’s how to get free entry and tours at 15+ National Trust sites near Manchester this week

With £32 million raised for good causes every week by players, hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues across the UK are gearing up to say thank you as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026. Returning for its ninth...

You can visit one of the UK’s most beautiful gardens for just £1 this week, as mild temperatures bring the Salford spot into full spring bloom – plus a brand new interactive ‘The Wind in the Willows’-inspired garden trail

is here and every year the National Lottery comes up trumps with its . One thing we can benefit from in Manchester this is a visit to RHS Garden Bridgewater for just £1, as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026. Ho...

Culture Things to do

This monthly market in one of Manchester’s coolest neighbourhoods is a paradise for pre-loved treasures — and entry is completely free

Right in the heart of Ancoats, the bustling Cutting Room Square transforms into a browser's paradise once a month, thanks to the team at Re:Market MCR. This hidden open-air market is dedicated to all things , pre-loved,...

Culture Music

Will there be a ‘BRITs Effect’ on Manchester? – The economic, cultural & psychological legacy the city is set to see when the glitz & glamour is gone

It's an unavoidable fact that Manchester welcomes the for the first time ever this weekend, with a roster of incredible performers and nominees set to grace the red carpet. The biggest names in music will be in our cit...

Culture Things to do

Europe’s biggest Irish festival is returning to Manchester for 10 days — with over 100 events including a legendary parade & a 12-hour St Patrick’s Day party

Manchester knows how to throw a party, and when it comes to , we don't hold back. Often cited as the best place to celebrate outside of Dublin, the city is gearing up for Manchester Irish Festival—ten days of music, cul...

Music Top news

Ozzy Osbourne is set to be honoured with a posthumous BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award in Manchester – plus an all-star performance remembering the Prince of Darkness, featuring Ozzy’s band & Robbie Williams

The is just one day away, and Manchester is absolutely buzzing for it. Now it has been announced that global rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, the celebrated founding member and frontman of Black Sabbath and pioneering 'godfath...

The Green Party has won the crucial Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester – here’s a breakdown of the results & how it affects UK politics

The much-contested Gorton and Denton by-election has been won by Hannah Spencer of the Green Party. This marks the first time the Greens have ever won a parliamentary by-election in the UK. The South-East Manchester...