A new hotel is opening its doors on Deansgate this Spring, with Manchester gearing up to welcome the biggest Hampton by Hilton in Europe. Scheduled to open in April 2026, the brand new Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre will bring a new hospitality offering to the city, located just steps away from Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and…
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Trafford Palazzo strengthens leisure line-up with major new Everlast Gyms+ opening
Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo is continuing to expand its health and wellbeing offering with the opening of a major new Everlast Gyms+ flagship this weekend. The 28,000 sq ft performance-led gym will open on Saturday (7 March), marking a significant new leisure addition for the TraffordCity destination and further strengthening Trafford Palazzo’s position as a growing…
RACE TO THE NORTH POLE! CHAOS KARTS LAUNCHES FESTIVE LAPS CHALLENGE FOR CHRISTMAS CHARITY DRIVE
This December, Chaos Karts is inviting Manchester to help “drive” Christmas all the way to the North Pole with the launch of Race to the North Pole, a month-long festive challenge where every lap completed on the venue’s Santa’s Sky-High Track contributes to a collective 2,530 mile journey from Manchester to the Arctic. Visitors can…
GLOBAL FUNCTIONAL FITNESS BRAND ANNOUNCES JULY 2026 EVENT AT ICONIC CITY CENTRE VENUE
DEKA, from the creators of Spartan™ is thrilled to announce the launch of DEKA FIT Manchester, a groundbreaking indoor fitness event, testing a well-rounded mix of strength, endurance, and power. Taking place at the iconic Manchester Central venue in the heart of the city centre on 25th-26th July 2026, DEKA FIT Manchester is set to bring together athletes,…
HYPER JAPAN to bring a three-day celebration of Japanese culture to Manchester in November
A three-day festival of Japanese culture, food, fashion, anime and music is heading to Manchester in November. The biggest celebration of Japanese culture in the UK, HYPER JAPAN, will take placeat the Manchester Central Convention Complex from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2025. The event will offer something for every fan – from families and first-timers to…
October Half Term Guide | Family-Fun Activities
Looking for some family-activities this October half term? Here are some options to keep your family entertained: THE PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE This groundbreaking attraction in Manchester invites participants to step into a life-sized, interactive PAC-MAN maze, blending physical activity with augmented reality for a fun, multi-sensory adventure. Players will wear high-tech PAC-Vests equipped with advanced tracking…
CITYDAYS’ BRAND-NEW GAME RACE ACROSS THE WORLD: THE EXPERIENCE MANCHESTER, NOW AVAILABLE TO PLAY
Race Across The World: The Experience, the adventure from Studio Lambert, part of All3Media, is now available to play throughout Manchester, providing a truly thrilling experience for friends,families and groups looking for a problem-solving adventure like no other. This exciting adventure, in partnership with Studio Lambert, launches participants into the exhilarating world of the hit…
The Falls Spa Recognised in Top 10% Global Experiences with Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025
Luxury Lake District spa celebrates international recognition for excellence in guest experiences. The Falls Spa at Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa, part of the Lake District Hotels collection, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025, placing it among the top 10% of “things to do” worldwide….
HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE™ GLOW-N-FIRE IS RETURNING TO THE UK WITH WORLD DEBUT OF ALL-NEW TRUCK: RHINOMITE
Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite explodes on the scene with a mission…
Fun Things To Do With the Kids this Summer in Manchester
Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained in Manchester this summer? From life-sized games to high-energy activities, the city is packed with family-friendly experiences that promise laughter, thrills, and unforgettable memories. Here are four must-visit attractions offering unique adventures — and some fantastic summer discounts too. 🧠 The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Location:…
PLAYING THE FIELD: IMMERSIVE PARTY CRICKET VENUE SIXES LAUNCHES UK’S FIRST EVER FIELDING GAME ALONGSIDE SIGNATURE BATTING
Sixes Party Cricket has announced the UK’s first immersive cricket fielding experience, set to complement the brand’s successful batting games across all venues. The new fielding experience, which will be the first immersive cricket fielding game in the UK, will test guests’ reflexes, catching skills and throwing accuracy under pressure. The challenge – diving to…
Terror returns: Scare City 2025 to possess Camelot Theme Park this Halloween
Scare City is reborn at the abandoned Camelot Theme Park for another year of terror with tickets now live The North’s most spine-chilling Halloween attraction is back for its sixth year and more terrifying than ever. Scare City 2025 will see the gates of the long-abandoned Camelot Theme Park reopened with the ruins resurrected into…
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