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.
Looking to brighten up the dark nights with a festive activity? Manchester’s city-wide celebrations are set to soon return, bringing stunning festive decorations to the centre and beyond. From twinkling street lig...
Autumn is here, which brings cosy nights, pumpkin picking, hot chocolates, Halloween events, and of course, Bonfire Night. Celebrating both…...
Manchester City Council may have scrapped their free annual Bonfire Night events featuring brilliant fireworks once again, but thankfully for us Mancs, there are a few organisations in Greater Manchester here to save th...
We’re pretty much overrun with old mills and factories in Greater Manchester, having been a hub for the cotton and textile industry during the Industrial Revolution, and although many have admittedly gone to ruin...
Step aside, bustling crowds – this year, it’s all about festive calm. Just an easy hour down the tracks from Manchester, this Christmas market is serving up old-school yuletide charm minus…...
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...
