A new destination has officially launched today in East Manchester. Medlock Square is a pioneering hospitality-led entertainment district, anchored by a purpose-built hotel and an entirely new line-up of restaurants, bars, cultural experiences, retail, leisure, and live entertainment. More than a collection of individual venues, Medlock Square has been designed as a destination in its…
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MAYFIELD CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW OPENING: WHITE LABEL BRINGS COFFEE, FOOD AND VINYL CULTURE TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A new all-day café and cultural space is set to open at Manchester’s Depot Mayfield on Saturday, 26th September, as White Label brings together exceptional coffee, simple food and vinyl culture in one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods. Created at the front door of Mayfield in the iconic Depot Mayfield, White Label is a…
DISNEY TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL ANNOUNCES UK DEBUT AT ARLEY HALL & GARDENS THIS AUTUMN AND CHRISTMAS
Following its acclaimed two runs in New York and one run each in Austin and São Paulo, where more than 500,000 guests experienced the trail, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is coming to the UK for the very first time, transforming Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire into the wonderful worlds of Halloween Town and…
MNKY HSE Manchester launches new late-night Lounge & Bar concept
MNKY HSE Manchester has announced plans to launch a new Lounge and Bar, introducing a new concept that bridges the gap between dinner and nightlife. The newly imagined MNKY HSE Lounge is set to offer an alternative to the traditional nightclub experience, combining great food, fresh fruit cocktails and DJs. At the heart of the relaunch…
HALFWAY TO ST PATRICK’S DAY IS A BIG DEAL ELSEWHERE – NANCY SPAINS IS BRINGING IT TO THE UK THIS SEPTEMBER
On Saturday 19th September 2026, Nancy Spains launches Nancy’s Day, an annual celebration running across its Monument and Manchester venues for the first time. Six months out from St Patrick’s Day, the halfway mark has become an occasion in its own right, marked every September by Irish communities around the world. It has never properly…
Sexy Fish Manchester announces unmissable August Bank Holiday Weekend celebrations
This August Bank Holiday, Spinningfields restaurant and bar, Sexy Fish Manchester has announced four days of entertainment and dining, inviting guests to celebrate the long weekend. From Friday through to Monday between 12-4pm, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s popular Limitless Lunch, offering a way to experience the best of Sexy Fish’s signature dishes. Designed for…
Electric Shuffle Is Turning The Bank Holiday Into A Full-Blown Disco
A Tequila Sunrise on arrival, a Shuffle-off to settle the score, and a live DJ spinning 70s and 80s classics all session, this is the Bank Holiday brunch where the party gets competitive. Electric Shuffle is bringing platforms, glitter and flares back for one weekend only, with its 70s & 80s Disco Brunch running Saturday…
BEAT GLADIATOR LEGEND’S RECORD AT THE GLADIATORS EXPERIENCE’S FINAL WHISTLE WEEKEND
The Gladiators Experience at the NEC Birmingham has announced The Final Whistle Weekend, extending its run for one final weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September – and giving fans the chance to attempt to beat Gladiator Legend’s record on The Wall. To celebrate the grand finale, visitors will have the opportunity to compete for £3,000 in cash prizes, making it the…
Beat-Herder 2026 Review: Lancashire’s Wildest Festival Celebrates 21 Years in Style
Hidden among the rolling fields and woodland of the Ribble Valley, Beat-Herder once again proved why it remains one of the most distinctive festivals in the UK. Returning from 16–19 July, the fiercely independent festival celebrated 21 years since its beginnings in 2006 with four days of electronic music, live performances, surreal entertainment and wonderfully…
KNOOPS DROPS THE DRINK OF THE SUMMER: FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE LANDS
Knoops has unveiled its most exciting launch yet: the UK’s first-ever Frozen Hot Chocolate, landing just in time for summer 2026. Lip-smackingly delicious and the ultimate refreshment on a hot summer’s day, the experts in drinking chocolate drinks are introducing the much-anticipated serve in two carefully selected chocolate percentages: the best-selling 54% Dark Chocolate and a sweet, creamy 28% White Chocolate, made just how you like it, every single time. As Britain’s love affair with…
Manchester Rum Festival gears up to celebrate 10 years with the best event yet…
Fancy trying over 100 incredible rums, dancing to reggae, learning about the legacy of rum, eating tasty Caribbean food AND being part of the only dedicated rum festival in Manchester? Manchester Rum Festival returns to the city on 4th July, and this year, the festival celebrates its 10th birthday. To mark the milestone, this year’s event is shaping…
TGI Fridays™ UK launches its boldest menu yet – and it’s priced for the party!
TGI Fridays™ UK is done playing it safe. The nation’s home of bold, unapologetic dining is back with a fully refreshed menu that delivers on all fronts. Bigger flavours, cult-favourite returns, exciting collaborations and prices designed to make Fridays feel less like a special occasion and more like a weekly ritual. Rolling out across UK restaurants from…
