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.
This September, Manchester’s Museum of Transport is opening its depot doors and putting its vintage fleet back on the road for free heritage bus tours linking three of the city’s top cultural attractions....
This autumn, under the silver glow of a crescent moon, all manner of unearthly entities will emerge from the shadows of Arley Hall & Gardens to do their frightfully fun duty. Disney Tim Burton’s The N...
Autumn is arriving in full colour at Summerseat Garden Centre, as the family-run garden centre in the picturesque village of Summerseat, near Bury, gets ready to celebrate everything there is to love abou...
Oxfam is inviting people in Manchester to see their clothes differently, with a two-day sustainable fashion takeover designed to show how pre-loved and worn clothes can be given a new lease of life. A...
Experiencing a city to the fullest is all about balance: fuelling your adventures with the good bits, while making time for the tasty bits, too. And with its deliciously balanced combination of five whole...
The UK is famous for hosting eccentric events, from cheese rolling to piña colada festivals. Adding to this list of bizarre traditions is an unusual annual event located just 30 minutes from Manchester ci...
Manchester, prepare your tea-dunking reflexes. A massive, eye-catching installation is headed straight for the city centre, giving Piccadilly Gardens a seriously supersized twist. On September 19 and 20,...
For Mancunians looking to trade city drizzle for a rich, atmospheric getaway - with a Brontë connection - there is no better seasonal escape than Haworth. Framed by crisp autumn winds, amber moors, and st...
Freight Island is putting its own spin on the world's biggest beer festival this autumn, announcing Freight Island Presents Oktoberfest, an eight-day celebration taking over the venue across Thursday 1st...
Plane spotting usually involves standing quietly by perimeter fences, but at The Airport Pub, the hobby comes with a pint and a burger. Situated right by the runway at Manchester Airport, the venue allo...