Our guide to health and fitness in Manchester brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
Trentham Monkey Forest has announced that four adorable baby Barbary macaques have been born high up in the treetops as they would be in the wild – and we can’t cope with how cute they are. The park is...
Summer is on the horizon, and we’re so bloomin’ ready to explore all of the beauty the UK has to offer. And a trip to the seaside is sure to perk you up, even if the sun isn’t out. Ditch the co...
City pavements and heavy traffic can quickly wear down the most seasoned urbanite. When the noise reaches a tipping point, swapping sirens for silence requires nothing more than a short rail journey towards the edge...
Looking to swap pavements for pastures? Well, you’re in luck, and you needn’t travel far to do so. Meadowcroft Farm provides an immediate reset from the relentless rush of city life by making friends wi...
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: there are very few things that I enjoy more than boasting about my step count and gawping at gorgeous scenery. And so the prospect of a (nearly) 2,700-mile wate...
If you’re looking for a peaceful place to wander in Greater Manchester, this hidden garden in Sale is a lovely little find. Best known for its beautiful wisteria arch and peaceful little garden rooms, it’s a lovely...
Spring weather brings an undeniable urge to swap city pavement for dirt paths and green canopies. Just a short drive from Manchester lies an expansive estate where the region’s manufacturing past meets dense w...
Whilst Manchester may have its parks and gardens, there’s a wildlife reserve just 45 minutes away from the city if you’re looking to get an even bigger dose of nature. Once a sand and gravel quarry, Broc...
We love our green spaces here in Manchester, and one that’s particularly lovely especially this time of year is RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. Aside from having the UK’s largest walled garden and a t...
This Friday (1 May), a full Moon is set to rise across the sky, and this one is special (not just becuase its the start of the Bank Holiday weekend) but because it is a micromoon. The Moon will be visible as the sun...
