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.
Win two tickets to see The Spice Girls! After years of off-again-on-again reunion plans, the Spice Girls – sans Posh Spice – are reuniting and embarking on a stadium tour of the UK in summer 2019. YASSSSSSSSSS. To celeb...
I mean, they call it Mushroom Rally, but we all know it’s-a Mario Kart! As racing experiences go, this one’s a Peach. In February, a real-life version of Mario Kart will be speeding to Manchester, aiming to bring you al...
Meet Manchester’s OTHER team. Manchester Giants are managed by a group of basketball enthusiasts who offered ‘homegrown’ talent a chance to ‘go pro’ in their own city. Photo: mcrgiants Both dedicated and first-tim...
And it’s all because of gingerbread men. The use of the term gingerbread men has been banned in the Scottish Parliament’s coffee shop in a bid to cut out sexism. The treats have been renamed gingerbread ‘persons’...
Enjoy a memorable evening of food, drinks and entertainment as the city lights glide by. With the cold weather setting in, the temptation is to stay in and bask in the glow of your fairy lights, but then you’d miss out...
It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is a time for giving. And in the spirit of helping those less fortunate, dog-owners should do their good deed for the year and dress their doggos up as adorabl...
Another Christmas market is coming to Manchester Not to blow our own trumpet, but Manchester’s Christmas markets are magnificent. So good in fact, that people are willing to travel from far and wide just to visit....
More festive fun! We’ve been thoroughly spoiled this Christmas in Manchester, we’ve got the markets, an ice village and numerous Alpine Villages. And now Stockport is getting a giant ice sculpture trail. Pho...
Forget the slopes. This winter there’s no need to leave the city as Impossible’s Alpine Village will bring all the fun of a festive après-ski to the centre of Manchester. Open until the New Year, the Impossible Al...
Float will bring its Wellness Wonderland to Manchester for one last play in 2018. In this world of sink or swim, everyone needs a float. Grab onto this one with Float’s Wellness Wonderland and meet kindred spirits...