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Let it glow: 10 Christmas days out near Manchester

What’s on for kids in Manchester this Christmas

The Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester - December 2025

Chicken liver and port parfait with red onion marmalade and a mini milk loaf from the festive menu at The Black Friar in Salford.

10 cool restaurants and bars for Christmas parties in Liverpool

Frederiks is one of Liverpool's best places to book a Christmas party, See where else is on the list.

The Hot 20 Restaurants in Liverpool - December 2025

Loch Fyne King scallop served in the half shell at The Art School Cellars in Liverpool.

The best independent shops in Manchester for last-minute gifts

A selection of books from the gift shop at Manchester Museum

The Big Christmas Shop: Manchester's top traders for festive food

A Christmas tree outside a window decorated for Christmas at Chorlton Cheesemongers.

Glide away: Festive ice skating in Manchester, Liverpool and beyond

A couple ice skating at Boxpark Liverpool.

Mercury rising: sauna and ice baths in Manchester

The neighbourhood guide to Glossop

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Manchester

New Year's Eve party at The Bridgewater Hall

Beautiful spots for walks near Manchester

Sunset through snow-covered trees at Alderley Edge