Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum is celebrating the centenary of the first-ever non-stop Transatlantic flight with a weekend of fun, flight-themed activities. This weekend, the Science and Industry Museum features a whole host of activities celebrating John Alcock and Arthur Brown’s feat. On 15 June 1919, Manchester pilot John Alcock and his Glaswegian flying partner…
There’s no shortage of Manchester gigs and with the big names, come the parties – the pre and post gig parties, the aftershows, the events where you get in the mood and then chill out afterwards … or party even harder! So, we thought we’d take a look at a handful of the events coming…
Looking to treat that special Dad to a day of fun, food and drink? We’ve rounded up a series of offers, activities and treats at Manchester entertainment complex The Printworks. There are deals, discounts and fun activities to for Father’s Day 2019 (it’s on Sunday 16th June in case you hadn’t realised!) Hard Rock Cafe:…
Manchester Pride has announced a programme of events for young LGBT+ people, Youth Pride MCR, a free to attend 14+ event. The brand new element of this year’s Manchester Pride Festival for people aged 14 and over takes place over the August bank holiday weekend as part of the annual Pride celebrations. It has been…
Manchester’s Hard Rock Cafe is to experience a huge menu overhaul with 20 new offerings debuting on Friday 14 June. The legendary restaurant’s new menu will include award-winning Steak Burgers, headed by an edible 24-Kara Gold Leaf Steak Burger which will benefit Action Against Hunger. Also set to hit tables are Boozy Milkshakes, sliders and…
Manchester has been awarded the title of Best International Destination by the Spanish edition of travel bible Conde Nast Traveller. The award was made at the magazine’s annual Gold List ceremony in Madrid. One of 21 prizes awarding the very best in travel and tourism and voted for by Conde Nast Traveller Spain readers, Manchester’s…
After a hugely successful festival this weekend, Neighbourhood Weekender has already been confirmed to return to Victoria Park, Warrington in 2020. Neighbourhood Weekender 2019 saw the likes of Yonaka, Anteros, Maisie Peters, The Amazons, Zuzu and You Me At Six performing. The massive musical festival will take place on 23 and 24 May, with another…
A string of Manchester coffee shops have teamed up with I Love MCR to avoid the use of single-use coffee cups on Friday 24 May. Fress, Pot Kettle Black, Nibble NQ, Beastro, Michael’s Coffee House and Ancoats Coffee Co will refuse single use coffee cups on Friday. Instead they are asking customers to bring in…
Streets Ahead are returning to Manchester with a free festival by the lakeside in Platt Fields Park, Manchester. The event will feature street theatre and music for everyone, running from 1pm-6pm on Sunday 7 July. Puppets and songs, circus and dance and a parent powered carousel are all part of a delightful afternoon of street…
Residency restaurant The Cotton Factory will launch in the recently opened Whitworth Locke aparthotel with a Mexican offering courtesy of El Camino. El Camino will be the first of an evolving food and drunk offering at The Cotton Factory. The residency restaurant will host a series of pop-up feasts in collaboration with up and coming…
