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.
Take a dip in the nation’s finest historic pool! Victoria Baths is giving people the rare chance to enjoy a swim in the iconic Grade II listed building. Swimmers are invited to make a splash with a heritage Swim F...
The Arndale is celebrating it’s 40th birthday this weekend, and we’re invited! From May 31 – June 2 the Arndale will host a birthday party with a difference! A birthday box full of surprises will pop up in...
Hatch will welcome a host of gorgeous independent shops, including a trainer cleaning boutique, a mindful store and a flower studio. Award-winning food, drink and retail pop up destination Hatch, based in Manchester’s C...
Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown said it himself; Manchester has everything except a beach. Well no more! On The Beach’s Great Northern Summer, a full season of family-friendly activities in Great Northern Square –...
“He is the heart of Manchester.” Piccadilly Rats frontman Ray Boddington has died in hospital aged 77, bandmate Gaz Stanley has confirmed in a Tweet. Gaz, who co-founded the group with Ray, said: “RIP...
So, you’ve found yourself in Manchester for a couple of days! …and clearly you’re looking for things to do, or you wouldn’t be here, would you? Well, we’ve used the inside knowledge of the Secret Manchester team combine...
Whether you’re a proud owner or just an admirer, all dachshund lovers will be welcome at the pop-up cafe. It’s the news the North West has been waiting for; the dachshund Cafe is coming back to Manchester. Following the...
The iconic Afflecks Palace is launching an alternative Easter Bunny Trail this April. The emporium of eclecticism, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, will launch an Easter trail this week featuring hand-paint...
A Mancunian Artist has created an art piece celebrating the city’s iconic venues. Forever Manchester Ambassador Alison Bell, a Manchester-based artist who create Name-Chains designs, has created a piece for the c...
The countdown has begun for Manchester Day, the city’s big free family day out. The event will return for its tenth year on June 23 and organisers are promising an exuberant celebration of a proud city, for its people,...
