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’s favourite day of the year is making a return for 2024 with details of this year’s annual event now revealed. Manchester Day is a celebration of the city and all things Mancunian and will be taki...
We’re all for a good train here in Manchester, whether it’s the ones that get us from A to B on a daily basis (and the ones that don’t), or the novelty ones from back in the day, powered by…...
If you’re a North West baby, the likelihood is you’ll have been to Stockport Air Raid Shelters at some point, on a school trip or when your parents have been desperate to keep you occupied. Many, though, hav...
The ancient reptiles, called tuataras, are one of nature’s “greatest marvels” and have moved into their immersive new habitat at Chester Zoo. In 2016 experts at the zoo became the first to ever breed t...
Summer has finally hit Manchester − someone tell the weather − and that comes with extra time off, and generally more need to entertain, whether it be the little or big kids. If you’re looking for something to do...
We love top-notch cocktails and extravagant pop-ups as much as the next person, but if your bank account is feeling the pinch, Secret Manchester is here to lend a hand. We’ve put together an all-singing, all-dancing rou...
From becoming a hub for arts and socialising, and providing a gorgeous green space in the Redbank area, Fairfield Social Club has cemented itself in Manchester. However, this July, Mancs will able to wander through a se...
Is your child’s birthday looming? If you’re stuck for ideas, looking to up the celebrations from last year or simply change things up from previous parties at home (because not all of us, want loads of screa...
We locals can often forget or overlook some of the most wonderful tourist attractions in Manchester, but we’ve set out to shine a light on them both for people new to the area, and those who have never thought to...
Sure, there are plenty of walking tours that you could go on that would take you around all of the historic parts of the city; showing you all the best tourist spots, most haunted spots or prime street art spots. But th...