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.
The rotting pumpkins are now feeding our plants while our trolleys are filling with sparklers and firewood… That’s right, Halloween is behind us and November is taking centre stage. It’s the month to d...
When autumn sweeps across the UK, some cities come alive with misty mornings, golden leaves and a hint of seasonal spookiness. This year, this city has been singled out by The…...
Halloween has arrived once again, and from pumpkin lanterns to huge blow-out parties, Manchester takes the festivities very seriously. In the spooky spirit, Manchester has transformed into a monstrous playground…...
Soon the ghosts will come out to play, cackling witches will take to the skies, blood-craving vampires will be seeking to quench their thirst and skeletal figures will be punching…...
Get ready for tricks, flips and some baa-my behaviour as a circus show featuring the much-loved, animated character Shaun the Sheep is coming to Manchester. Part of Factory International’s winter programme, the ci...
Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd – Editor · October 31, 2025 Time to tick a box off that seven-wonders list; Machu Picchu is the place to visit. Prepare for the most ground-breaking 45-minute adventure...
Wet Leg have just announced a trio of outdoor shows in the UK next summer, which include a giant show at Manchester’s iconic Castlefield Bowl on July 8, coming before dates in Leeds and London‘s legendary Al...
With the festive season on its way, of course we’re gearing up for any and all Christmas markets. Manchester Christmas Markets are some of the best in the country, and…...
It wouldn’t be Christmastime without sparkly lights lighting up the darker nights – brightening up not only the spaces, but also our hearts. As a result, the beloved festive event, Enchanted, is returning to...
The penultimate bank holiday of the year has passed, so many are already looking ahead to the next one which is at Christmas time. A staple of Manchester’s festive celebrations, Skate Manchester has made its retur...
