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.
Roll up, roll up The Circus of Acceptance is coming to town, and all are welcome.
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The Manchester Pride Festival kicked off in the heart of Manchester’s city centre yesterday, with loads of events...
Manchester Pride kicks off this weekend celebrating all things LGBT in our fine city, and Piccadilly station is giving visitors a colourful welcome.
Manchester Piccadilly Pride crossing by BTP
In a joint effort from Bri...
A sci-fi themed steam train will travel through Manchester this weekend.
by eastlancashirerailway
This weekend (August 18 and 19) East Lancashire Railway is inviting passengers to get up close and personal with iconic s...
The world’s largest inflatable obstacle course lands at Manchester’s Beyonde next week, and you can get your hands on discounted tickets.
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Appropriately named The Monster, the bonkers 892ft cou...
Fancy a trip to the Carribean? If your summer holiday budget can’t stretch to the real deal, the Great Northern Warehouse has the next best thing.
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A rum and reggae festival will take over Manchester&...
Breakout Manchester has launched a new escape room that combines the magic of Harry Potter with the Grimm fairy tales.
by ashimdsilva
You are in the Wizarding section of the local library. You notice a book you’ve never...
A new mini-golf course that promises to whisk visitors into a world of Amazonian adventures will open in The Printworks next month.
by Tree Top Golf
Set high above Manchester, Treetop Adventure Golf will feature two Ama...
Temperatures are set to soar again next week, but it won’t just be us pasty Northerners suffering.
by The Chill Factore
This year’s heatwave has seen dogs suffering in the high temperatures, with the RSPCA launchi...
The good people at Make A Scene film club will celebrate Roald Dahl day with a special screening of every morbid child’s favourite Dahl story, The Witches.
The self-described ‘big gay film club’ pride...
Two further dates have been added to the installation’s heretofore sell-out visit to Manchester.
by lifeofreverie
The roving selfie opportunity was originally set to take over Heaton Park from August 3 to 12, but...