11 Wonderful Things To Do In Manchester This Weekend (January 23-25)
Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd – Editor · January 22, 2026 Struggling to plan a fun-filled weekend in Manchester? Come rain or shine (in this city’s case, mainly rain), we’ve got you c...
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Explore unusual things to do in Manchester: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Manchester all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Manchester, for visitors and locals alike.
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Icon Of The Tracks Thomas The Tank Engine Is Set To Chug Into This Heritage Railway Near Manchester – Here’s How To Catch Him & Even Hitch A Ride
As the new year thunders on, we’re starting to think about the lighter days, when the kids get some time off and the sun at least tries to rear its head. Now, to keep the whole family entertained in intervals thr...
Manchester Has Been Named One Of Tripadvisor’s Top UK Destinations For 2026 – Ranking Above The Likes Of York, Glasgow And Bath
Manchester has cemented its status as one of the UK’s must‑visit cities for 2026 after being named among Tripadvisor’s top destinations for the year and it’s beaten some seriously heavyweight competition in the process....
Peppa Pig Is Set To Return To Manchester With A Brand New ‘Oinktastic’ Stage Show – And It’ll Be The First Ever Live Appearance Of Baby Evie Pig
In an announcement that’ll be music to the ears of parents and children alike, Peppa Pig Live is back in a brand new ‘oinktastic’ stage show, Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Marking the first-ever l...
Meet Manchester’s ‘Jazz Room’—A New Orleans-Inspired Live Show That Blends Soul, Blues, And Swing-Era Classics
Manchester may be best known for punk and Britpop, but it also thrives on jazz through venues like Matt & Phreds, La Gitane, The Blues Kitchen and the Manchester Jazz Festival. Into this Manchester scene comes&helli...
12 Fabulous Things To Do In Manchester In February
Payday has arrived, January is over, and we’re one day closer to winter being over for another year. Phew. Instead of hibernating from the chill this month, we’ve rounded up the very best things to do in Man...
Manchester’s Gripping Immersive Drama Puts You On The Jury—And It’s Only A 60-Minute Trial
You’re not in Manchester Magistrates Court but, The Jury Experience may feel just like that. The jury takes their seats. Lawyers murmur last-minute notes, and the judge, gavel in hand, sits solemnly in his chair,...
A Cosy Winter Beer Festival Is Set To Light Up Manchester This Month, With 30+ Guest Taps & Hearty Street Food – And You Can Even Enjoy If You’re Doing Dry January
Let’s face it, January can be a bit depressing. But if all this cold weather and lack of festivities is getting to you, one thing that should be on your radar is Fairfield Social Club’s Winter Beer Fest. Ret...
You Can Now Enjoy The Immersive Concert Experience That Lights Up The Manchester Cathedral – And It’s Directed By An Award-Winning BAFTA Writer Tim Whitnal
Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd – Editor · January 22, 2026 Aiming to promote and preserve iconic global World Heritage sites through immersive shows combining digital and live performances,…...
A Brand New Banksy Exhibition Is Opening In Manchester This March – And It’s Set To Showcase Hundreds Of His Most Famous Artworks
Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd – Editor · January 22, 2026 If walls could speak, they would probably ask for Banksy, so here we are. Manchester is about to welcome the world’s most famous, a...