City Guide & Lifestyle Blog
Planning your month? Here’s your guide to what’s on in Manchester in May 2026. From family-friendly events, Bank holiday fun and school holiday activities to live shows, exhibitions, markets and more, I’ve rounded up the best things happening across Manchester to help you make the most of the month. If …
Last Last updated: April 2026 If you are looking for restaurants in the Northern Quarter Manchester, you are absolutely spoilt for choice. The Northern Quarter is one of the best parts of Manchester city centre for food, with everything from independent cafes and proper brunch spots to Neapolitan pizza, tapas …
Looking for the best Trafford Centre restaurants right now? This guide covers places inside The Trafford Centre only – The Orient (including Eastern Garden and Upper/Lower levels), the Great Hall, the Dome side and Selfridges – so you can find food fast, book quickly and get back to the shops. …
Wondering what’s on in Manchester this April? Here’s your go-to monthly guide to the best events across Manchester, including Easter activities, half term fun, live music, theatre, family days out and outdoor spring picks. We’ll keep adding new events throughout April, so it’s worth popping back. For early heads-ups and …
If you’ve ever walked past The Midland Hotel on Peter Street and wondered what makes it such a Manchester icon, you’re not alone. The history of The Midland Hotel Manchester goes far beyond its grand exterior. Opened in 1903 as a railway hotel for Manchester Central Station, it has become …
Looking for what’s on in Manchester in March 2026? This guide rounds up the best Manchester events in March – from family days out and workshops to theatre, comedy, live music, markets and more across Manchester. A couple of key dates: Mother’s Day is Sunday 15 March, and the clocks …
Looking for museums and galleries in Manchester? This is a complete, scan-friendly list of places the public can visit across Manchester and Greater Manchester, organised by area (city centre first, then working outwards). Each venue includes whether it’s free or ticketed, plus the address/postcode, best for, time needed and the …
If you’re hunting for what’s on in Manchester in February 2026 – from February half term events to Chinese New Year celebrations, gigs, theatre and big match days, this guide pulls everything together in one place so you don’t have to. You’ll find family days out, free things to do, …
If you’re looking for what’s on in Manchester in January 2026, this is your one-stop guide. From theatre, live music and exhibitions to family days out and big match days, we’ve pulled everything together so you don’t have to spend ages searching. Bookmark this page so you can check back …
AD – Review/ If you’re looking up Christmas at Dunham Massey because you want the straight answer (is it worth it, how long does it take, is parking a nightmare, and will the kids/teens enjoy it?), here you go. We had a genuinely lovely evening! I visited with my daughter …