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.
While the majority of us only spend a couple of years at a time in our roles, old Queenie has been getting up and going to her office (the plush Windsor Castle) for 70 years on the trot now, which is quite the feat inde...
Returning following a successful 2021 event, The Manchester Flower Show is set to bloom once again, brightening up the lovely streets of our city this summer. Confirming the news over on their website, CityCo and Manche...
We report on some pretty cool event locations here at Secret Manchester; but it’s safe to say, there aren’t many as fly as partying under the wings of a Concorde plane. This August, Manchester 360º – an&hell...
Keep an eye out for flickering lights, distorted walls and strange creeping tendrils this summer. A portal into 1985 Hawkins will be opening at a currently secret location in London and you can now get tickets for the i...
The Viking AF pastime of axe-throwing is now available to angry urbanites in Manchester, thanks to Whistle Punks – and it’s a satisfyingly primaeval alternative to darts and archery. There’s nothing quite li...
After two successful market days at new city centre neighbourhood, Kampus, Ancoats Pop-Up is set to expand further – this time, with a fun new night market focusing on food and drink. Bringing street food and booz...
2022 is our year. The Qatar World Cup will be our time to shine, after last year’s oh so close Euros final. This time, it’s coming home. There’ll be no better place to wait for the inevitable homecomin...
… Yep, you sure did. And best of all? We’re finally entering summer territory, with the hella-fun R&B Brunch returning for an epic celebration every single month right up until the end of the summer....
Specially created in the era of social distancing, Box on the Docks became a popular summer instalment at Salford’s MediaCityUK – providing a fantastic space for guests to enjoy the novelty pop-up greenhouse...
Murky records and varying definitions mean there’s no actual consensus on the crucial question: Which is the oldest pub in the UK? However, they’ve all got a compelling case and a great story to tell, so you can pick yo...
