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.
is one of the projects we are particularly proud of in Manchester, transforming a now disused, but essential, component of the industrial revolution in the heart of into a beautiful, usable space for communities and l...
If you also didn't know this until today: you're welcome. I've just opened up a whole new world of opportunity! And by 'whole new world of opportunity', I mean specifically for days at IKEA, with the invention of Småla...
The iconic University of Manchester is celebrating its this year, and as part of a whole roster of celebrations, a special festival is being held this summer. The University of Manchester has announced it will be hosti...
Manchester is cricket-mad, but to many the sport can seem slow, dated and boring. That’s where The Hundred steps in. This fast-paced, whack-it-as-hard-as-you-can and fun-to-watch cricket tournament has revitalised the g...
Branded Content Keeping the ideas fresh for half-term activities is not always easy, especially in the colder months. With a week’s worth of days to fill, why not mix things up by planning a fun day trip? There are s...
Who doesn’t love seeing the words 'free' and '’ next to each other? You can soon watch the award-winning The Iron Claw - starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White - before its official UK release (February 9) at indepen...
After being officially approved by Lancaster City Council in February 2022, an update for the North West's very own Eden Project has been revealed. The move aims to re-imagine Morecambe "as a seaside resort for the 21st...
We're extremely pre-occupied with in Manchester, and with the amount of we have, it's not hard to understand. So, perhaps it's a bit of a surprise to hear that the cheapest train ticket in Britain is for a journey in...
Today (January 17), The University of Manchester starts a year of celebrations for its 200th birthday and will mark the occasion with a pathway of light. From 6.24pm (18:24 representing The University of Manchester’s fo...
A spectacular and immersive moving art is set to pop-up in the Greater Manchester market town of Eccles this month. Known as Mystery Bird, the art installation brings together a collective of artists to celebrate birds...