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Santa is coming to Manchester from November 8th to December 22nd! The legendary Manchester Christmas markets are set to dazzle the city in 2024. Spread across some of Manchester’s most iconic areas, shoppers, foodies, and lovers of festive joy are gearing up for six weeks of non-stop Christmas magic. As the UK’s biggest market celebration, you’ll […]

Everyone should experience a Manchester Halloween once. Throughout October, the city comes alive with the undead! See ghostly parades, take part in costume contests, or join a ghost tour around the city’s spookiest areas. You could even experience life in jail in the city’s very own ‘Alcotraz’ prison. In Manchester, there’s no shortage of scary mysteries. Discover […]

When you’ve lived in Manchester long enough, you become attuned to how the city works. You know exactly which detours to take in rush hour and when to leave to catch the lunchtime tram.  What many city dwellers don’t know, however, is how to unwind. Once you have a steady routine, breaking out of it […]

Manchester residents are busy bees. Take one look at the city, and you’ll see a blur of faces whizzing through their packed schedules. We bet many of these people are thinking the same thing: how can I possibly cook a healthy meal today? Sometimes, there aren’t enough hours in the day, and with so much to do, […]

In 1066, William the Conqueror granted the city of Manchester the right to host marketplaces. Residents began trading in everything from meat to clothes, vegetables to fish, and it wasn’t long before the city became known for the buying and selling of goods. We’re pleased to say that, over 900 years later, very little has changed. […]

Are you having one of those days when making a coffee at home feels impossible? Don’t worry: plenty of baristas are on hand to help. Cafés are an integral part of British culture, and Manchester hosts some of the best in the country. These are the spaces we visit when we need a change of scenery, […]