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.
A new chapter has begun at Honister Slate Mine as England’s longest zip wire is officially open, marking the most significant new attraction at the iconic Lake District destination since the award-winning...
A special RAF aircraft flypast is set to take place this weekend in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport. The flypast forms part of the Krazy Races event, the UK’s largest touring soapbox derby,...
If you’re looking for an excuse to plan a day out in Manchester this August, we have some inspo for you. Honda is bringing an exciting pop-up to Exchange Square from August 20–23, celebrating the launch o...
Travel beyond Earth and experience the universe alongside humanity’s most powerful observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a...
It may be a sweltering hot August, but of course we're already looking towards the spookiest time of year... This Halloween, Scare City 2026 returns to the cursed remains of Camelot Theme Park in a radica...
As the summer holidays get into full swing, you may be thinking about how to entertain the whole family around Greater Manchester. Now, the Anderton Centre, just on the border between Chorley and Bolton,...
The final month of summer has arrived before we know it, making an action-packed August practically mandatory. Your bank balance might take a hit, but your social calendar won't. Dive into our roundup of...
It’s often said that the only thing Manchester is missing is a beach. Well, luckily for little Mancs, they haven't got far to get to one, as Merseybay – Stockport’s favourite free town centre be...
Manchester and its surrounding areas are pretty old - we're talking Roman settlement, plenty of wars and attacks, heart of the Industrial Revolution-type old. Thanks to this fact, we often find some pecul...
Tucked away in east Manchester, this spot is one of the city’s most astonishing architectural surprises: a soaring Victorian Gothic masterpiece that feels more cathedral than former friary. Once aband...