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.
Runaway Brewery are hosting their first ever beer festival as part of a special weekend to celebrate their tenth anniversary, and a year at their new home in Stockport. Running from May 30 to June 2, the festivities beg...
We’re suckers for a good children’s character in Manchester, whether it’s Thomas the Tank Engine, The Gruffalo or cute throwbacks to the likes of Lilo and Stitch and Hello Kitty....
Channel 4’s The Piano wowed audiences last year as incredible musicians were discovered UK-wide in public spaces. Most memorable was Lucy, who stunned onlookers from her first performance at Leeds train station, t...
Start your engines as a Hot Wheels interactive experience is coming to Manchester this summer, and it will be the first time the event has ever taken place in Europe. Coming from Live Nation, BeFUN, and Mattel, the Hot...
Less than one year after the iconic Flying Scotsman flew through town, it was announced that 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’ will be visiting the East Lancashire Railway this weekend, courtesy of Didcot Railway Cent...
As the great Nina Simone once said, “Jazz is not just music, it’s a way of life.” It captivates audiences with its soulful rhythms and intricate melodies, and you can’t help but smile and clap al...
Gone are the days when inflatables were only something to make an appearance in a back garden or at a country fair, this is the next generation in family days out and leisure activities. Picture the scene: all your favo...
Whether it’s a first date, a day out with mates or something to keep the entire family entertained, there’s nothing quite like a game of mini or crazy golf, and Manchester is home to some…...
A massive Eid al-Fitr celebration will be returning to Greater Manchester this week to mark the end of Ramadan. Known as Eid in the Park, the festival is one of the biggest celebrations of Eid al-Fitr in the north of En...
Dubbed as one of the best places to live in the UK for 2023, you’ll be able to see why with the assortment of places to eat, drink and play in the Manchester area of Ancoats. Known as Manchester’s ‘Lit...