City Guide & Lifestyle Blog
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 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 …
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 …
Taking the family to the Christmas markets and watching the food spend spiral? It can be a tad scary! However, I have put together a fantastic guide featuring where to eat near the Manchester Christmas markets for better value, warmth and actual plates! It’s well worth checking out the Christmas …
Looking for the best pantomimes in Manchester this year? You’re in the right place. This guide rounds up confirmed pantos and family Christmas shows across Greater Manchester in one place so you can plan fast and book with confidence. What you’ll find: dates, venues, prices, age guidance, access notes and direct booking links. …
The Albert Hall in Manchester is one of those buildings you walk past and immediately stare at. I’ve walked down Peter Street so many times, looked up at those arched windows and thought, “I really need to get inside there one day.” We finally did last week to watch Those …
Looking for the best firework displays in Manchester? You’re in the right place. Below is a date-ordered guide to Bonfire Night events across Greater Manchester so you can plan quickly and book with confidence. Most displays use online tickets (some are advance-only), so it pays to book early. Expect everything …
Christmas Light Trails in Manchester are back for 2025 and the city is ready to sparkle. This guide pulls together the best trails across Manchester, plus a few shining Cheshire favourites, with the details you actually need: dates, locations, ticket tips, parking, family-friendly highlights and accessibility. Planning a quick after-school …
AD: Gifted I was invited to review Alcotraz Manchester with two complimentary tickets. All views, photos and questionable accents are my own. You can read more about the brand on the official Alcotraz website. We booked an afternoon session from 2:15pm to 4pm and I have never experienced anything quite …
AD – Gifted. Looking for something totally different and adrenaline-pumping in Manchester? Chaos Karts Manchester, located at the Arcade Arena is your chance to race in a real-life Mario Kart game. I recently had the chance to try these fun go karts in Manchester with my family (all of us …