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.
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 The J...
Families looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this bank holiday are in for a treat, as a stellar celebration is landing at the Science and Industry Museum just in time for National Space Day. Th...
We love a bit of wildlife, and anything to do with our local Chester Zoo makes our ears prick up instantly. Now, a new stage show all about sharks, hosted by world-renowned wildlife conservationist and TV...
You don’t have to move to the Peak District to get a taste of what life is like in one of Britain’s most charming villages. Nestled in the scenic Hope Valley, this postcard-perfect village has just bee...
Tucked away on a rural lane in Cheshire, this blooming place that feels like a proper hidden gem: peaceful, plant-filled and very much rooted in the seasons. Most importantly, bluebells are currently...
Forget the quiet pub corner, modern nights out demand sweat, sabotage, and supersized childhood toys. The era of passive pint-sipping is over, replaced by frantic scrambling to finally settle who is the r...
If you're looking to swap the Manchester noise for some serious countryside charm, you need to put Benty Farm Tearooms on your radar. Located in Thurstaston on the Wirral, it's just over an hour away, but...
As the weather warms, vibrant blooms are returning to our green spaces, offering a natural mood boost. Leading the charge is bluebell season, which has officially arrived to carpet the country's woodlands...
Concrete pavements and the toot of trams quickly fade into the background as you trade the buzz of the city for the sound of rushing water and rustling leaves at this stunning garden in Greater Manchester...
Manchester’s reputation for style is getting a massive boost as ClothesCycle, the UK’s premier fashion thrift market, returns to the city next weekend. On Sunday, April 26th, from 11am to 5pm, the stunnin...