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.
Summer may be slipping away, but Manchester’s cultural calendar is just heating up. To help you squeeze every last drop out of the season, here is your curated guide to the top festivals, immersive shows...
Greater Manchester's connection to literature is widespread and extensive, with the likes of George Orwell and Elizabeth Gaskell taking inspiration from its surroundings, to name a few. Another impressive...
We're lucky to have such lovely walks and heritage destinations all around us here in Manchester, and one we're particularly proud of is Lyme Park in Disley. Nestled on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme...
From pina colada celebrations to black pudding throwing, Britain is famous for its eccentric festivals—and Manchester is about to host its own. This September, Track Brewery’s Pickle Club is bringing back...
Mancs may want to swap their usual Friday-morning lie-in for a look towards the sky, because a spectacular partial lunar eclipse is set to unfold above the city in the early hours of August 28. The ast...
As the summer holidays draw to a close and the back-to-school countdown begins, finding a family day out that’s genuinely fun and doesn’t send your bank balance into a tailspin can feel like a minor mirac...
Forget spending a small fortune to keep the kids entertained when the weather turns. Rainy days have a way of making the school holidays feel very long indeed. But before resigning yourself to another...
Manchester has plenty of places shouting for your attention recently, from new Northern Quarter spots to café-bar-record shops. But this little museum is quite literally hiding underground. Beneath the Ro...
Laughterama, Manchester’s biggest comedy festival, is set to return to Castlefield Bowl this September with five nights of star-studded open-air comedy. This year’s line-up includes stand-up comedy legend...
England's largest community led festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days, is coming around again on Friday 11th-Sunday 20th September, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations....