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Malmaison Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreMalmaison Manchester Deansgate is a cool new boutique hotel in the heart of the city. It has amazing views, two...
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Zouk
Manchester City CentreZouk specialises in 'apna' - home-style cooking shot through with colour and heat from the spices and herbs. In recent...
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Manchester River Cruises
Salford QuaysWant to fall in love with your city all over again? Take a boat tour from Manchester River Cruises, and...
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Sefton Park
Sefton ParkSefton Park is larger than most parks, although it’s still not Liverpool’s biggest – that award goes to Croxteth Country...
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The Black Friar
Manchester City CentreThe Black Friar stood empty and unloved for almost 20 years before reopening in summer 2021 after a substantial renovation...
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Alfredo’s Social
Stockport Town CentreAlfredo’s Social is a buzzy bar and restaurant in the parade of independents on Little Underbank in Stockport town centre....
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Hakkapo
Manchester City CentreHakkapo is Manchester’s Izakaya - that is, a Japanese bar where people go to eat, drink and just generally hang...
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The ‘Burbs
Heaton MoorThe 'Burbs is exactly the sort of informal neighbourhood spot you want round the corner from your house.
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The Vicarage
Holmes ChapelThe Vicarage sits on the banks of the River Dane, in Cranage, a village on the edge of Holmes Chapel....
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11 Central
Salford Quays11 Central is another venture for Seven Bro7hers, only this time their Sis4ers are on board too so the bar...
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The Beatles Story
Albert DockThe Beatles are probably Liverpool’s most famous export and it stands to reason that the city has quite a few...
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Namaste Nepal
DidsburyNamaste Nepal on West Didsbury’s Burton Road is a relaxed Nepalese spot that is the definition of a much-loved neighbourhood...
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Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreQuest Apartment Hotel Liverpool offers the space of an apartment and the convenience of a hotel. You get the facilities...
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Assheton Arms
ClitheroeThe Assheton Arms is a classic country pub – perfect for a stop off after a walk in the Ribble...
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Tate Liverpool
Albert DockTate Liverpool on the Royal Albert Dock is the northern outpost of the Tate galleries. With an impressive free collection...
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Premier Suites Liverpool
Liverpool City CentrePremier Suites Liverpool is a modern home-from-home in the city centre. Its impressive teardrop-shaped glass building contrasts with this area's...
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Riva Blu Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWith its large alfresco terrace, island bar, and handsome architecture, Riva Blu Liverpool has a chic, continental feel inside and...
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AO Arena
Manchester City CentreIf you’re in Manchester to see a big name music act, chances are you’re seeing it at the AO Arena.
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Motel One Royal Exchange
Manchester City CentreEvery Motel One hotel pays tribute to its home city and the Royal Exchange Motel One venue is no exception....
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Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
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Piccolino Didsbury
DidsburyWith its large alfresco terrace, complete with a fully retractable roof, Piccolino Didsbury is perfectly located for an Aperol Spritz...
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Holmes Mill
ClitheroeLocated in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a bountiful food, drink and entertainment venue as well as a...
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Indian Tiffin Room Liverpool
RopewalksIndian Tiffin Room, the successful North West independent, has brought its authentic street food flavours to Liverpool.
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Happy Days Apartments
Liverpool City CentreYou can find Happy Days Apartments all over Liverpool City Centre. With nine different central locations, you can find something...
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Bury Market
BuryEverything from fresh fruit and veg to wooden spoons, Bury Market has a dizzying range of stalls selling fresh produce,...
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Riva Blu Manchester | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreFrom the same team behind Piccolino, Riva Blu Manchester aims to bring a little bit of La Dolce Vita to...
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Malmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill
Manchester City CentreMalmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill is a confident operation with prime grass-fed British beef and popular classics. The menu veers...
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Hope Mill Theatre
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Freight Island
Manchester City CentreFood hall meets music festival is how we’d describe Freight Island to anyone confused about what they’ll find at this...
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Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour
AnfieldCan I kick it? No you can’t. But with a Liverpool Football Club stadium tour fans can walk through the...
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Holiday Inn Manchester Airport
ManchesterThe Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is the newest addition to Manchester International. A convenient location opposite Terminal 2 and easy...
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Speke Hall
SpekeSpeke Hall is a National Trust property on the outskirts of Liverpool. You could say it’s an old Tudor dame...
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Piccolo by Piccolino
Manchester City CentreA stone's throw from Selfridges and the designer stores around Exchange Square, Piccolo by Piccolino is a Southern Italian restaurant...
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Holiday Inn Express Liverpool Central
RopewalksHoliday Inn Express Liverpool Central is, as the name suggests, very central. This brand new IHG hotel is right in...
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Riva Blu Leeds
LeedsRiva Blu Leeds, an Italian restaurant on Park Row, used be part of the Gino d’ACampo chain before the north's...
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Piccolino Hale
HaleThere’s no shortage of reliably good restaurants in the Hale-Altrincham-Bowden triangle, and Piccolino Hale is up there with the best...
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Gusto Italian Manchester
Manchester City CentreGusto Italian Manchester may be the jewel in ever-expanding chain’s crown, even if the menu is the same everywhere from...
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The Bells of Peover
KnutsfordThere's a story behind the American and British flags that fly over the entrance to The Bells of Peover, a...
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Delta Hotel by Marriott Liverpool City Centre
Liverpool City CentreDelta Hotel is an easy, convenient option for a stay in Liverpool. It’s right by Liverpool Lime Street Station and...
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Almost Famous Great Northern
Manchester City CentreAlmost Famous Manchester Great Northern is a local legend. It’s OTT in every way. It’s brash, bold and doesn’t seem...
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The Walker Art Gallery
Liverpool City CentreThe Walker Art Gallery has housed Liverpool’s world-class art collection for over 130 years and includes everything from Renaissance masterpieces...
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Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester
Manchester City CentreWith its terrace overlooking Albert Square and Manchester Town Hall, and a beautiful interior featuring a 40-seater private dining room,...
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Kambuja
MarpleMany of us are familiar with the vibrant cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand but Cambodian, or Khmer, food is still...
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Evuna Knutsford
KnutsfordEvuna Knutsford brings together playful Spanish tapas dishes and an excellent wine offering.
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Hotel Anfield
AnfieldHotel Anfield is the perfect hotel for football fans. If you were any closer to the ground, you’d be in...
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The Laureate Restaurant
ManchesterSo named because of Manchester University's 25 Nobel laureates, The Laureate Restaurant is a large and luxurious space located on one of...
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Liverpool Cathedral
Georgian QuarterLiverpool Cathedral is the biggest in the country but age-wise, it’s a baby. No medieval architecture here; the cathedral was...
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Piccolino Liverpool
Cavern QuarterPiccolino Liverpool is located in a particularly grand building on Cook Street with a small but perfectly-formed terrace at the...
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Piccolino Knutsford
KnutsfordPiccolino Knutsford fits in perfectly with the Italianate villas and chic shops of this quirky Cheshire town. Situated on the...
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Motel One Piccadilly
Manchester City CentreMotel One Piccadilly is about as central as it gets. If you’re planning a mini-break in Manchester by train, this...
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Jonathan Schofield Manchester Tours
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Voco Manchester
Manchester City CentreVoco Manchester originally opened as Hotel Brooklyn on Manchester’s Portland Street in 2020 as one of the world’s first fully...
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Staycity Aparthotel Duke Street
RopewalksNestled in the heart of the city's indie quarter, the Ropewalks, Staycity Aparthotel Duke Street is surrounded by music venues,...
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Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester City CentreMosey down Mosley Street between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square, and you can’t miss the Greek columns that flank...
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Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Manchester City CentreJust a few minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station, making it a great base for both business travellers and...
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Inflata Nation Manchester
Trafford ParkThis indoor inflatable playground is an excellent way to tire out hyperactive kids on a rainy day and for that...
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Haigh Woodland Park
WiganHaigh Woodland Park is a good mix of cultivated prettiness and ancient woodland with plenty of things to do.
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Bird Of Prey
Manchester City CentreIf you "understand and appreciate the awesomeness of a properly fried bird", this is the place for you – and...
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Blakemere Village
NorthwichBlakemere Village is the Cheshire one-stop for shopping, outdoor activities and family-friendly events.
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Manchester Opera House
Manchester City CentreYou can indeed see an opera at Manchester Opera House but you’re much more likely to catch the latest West...
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The Wharf
CastlefieldThe Wharf has one of the largest outdoor areas in Manchester and is it’s in Castlefield, the canalside views aren’t...
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Splash World
SouthportSplash World in Southport is an inclusive family-friendly water park. It offers a range of attractions but is perhaps more...
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Eagle & Child
RamsbottomThe Eagle & Child is famous for offering excellent Sunday lunches and award-winning pub grub in the hills above Manchester.
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Manchester Museum
Manchester City CentreManchester Museum reopened in February 2023 following a £15m transformation to make it more inclusive and more imaginative in how...
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CitySuites I
BlackfriarsCitySuites I is a sleek modern aparthotel that gives you the facilities of a high-end hotel combined with your own...
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Smoak Coffee
ChorltonSmoak Coffee is a small coffee and bagel shop on Barlow Moor Road. The caffeine options are very good –...
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Maritime Museum
Albert DockLiverpool’s Maritime Museum is part of the National Museums Liverpool collection. As one of the country’s major ports, seafaring and...
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The Old Bell Inn
OldhamThis striking 18th-century coaching house overlooking the moors offers traditional charm and 18 bedrooms, while the brasserie restaurant has daily...
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The Municipal Hotel – MGallery
Liverpool City CentreThe Municipal Hotel – MGallery is one of Liverpool’s few 5* hotels and as such, it exudes luxury in every...
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Frankie’s Paint-It Pottery
Mossley HillGet stuck in with a pottery painting session at Frankie's Paint-It Pottery. Whether you're crazy about clay or it's your...
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The Resonance Centre
ClaytonIf you're interested in exploring holistic therapies and alternative ways of treating stress, The Resonance Centre in Clayton is well...
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The Picturedrome
MacclesfieldThe Picturedrome is the Macclesfield spin-off of the popular food hall group behind Altrincham Market Hall, Market House Alty and...
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The Fishpool Inn
NorthwichThe Fishpool Inn is just on the edge of Delamere Forest. Walk up an appetite and then tuck in to...
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Castlefield Viaduct
Manchester City CentreCastlefield Viaduct is the National Trust’s newest opening in the region - and it's a bit of a departure from...
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Contact Theatre
Oxford RoadWe were shocked when Contact Theatre, or just Contact, as it prefers to be known, announced it was celebrating its...
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King Pins Trafford Palazzo
Trafford ParkKing Pins Trafford Palazzo markets itself as ‘the crown jewels of bowling’, but to be honest, they’re selling themselves short....
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Trattoria 51 Liverpool
Business District (Liverpool)Offering good-value Italian classics, Trattoria 51 is an easy option if you want a family-friendly independent close to Liverpool ONE....
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Tampopo | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThe second of their city centre venues, Tampopo Manchester Corn Exchange has the same wok-fresh East Asian menu as its...
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The Corn Exchange Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe historic Corn Exchange Manchester was built in 1837 and stands in what is known as the Medieval Quarter -...
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Wild Shore Delamere
DelamereIf you've never known the joy of flying over a lake on a rope swing and daring yourself to let...
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TeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria
Manchester City CentreTeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria is a high-octane experience that'll turn even the mildest contestant into a speed demon.
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Bolton Museum
BoltonBolton Museum is much more than just your standard local history-focused collection. Because of its links with the cotton trade, this...
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Pippin’s Corner
Lark LanePippin’s Corner is a charming, family-friendly cafe-bistro that makes the most of its handsome corner spot on Lark Lane. Head...
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Vapiano | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreEverything at Vapiano is ordered via a QR code once you’re at your table, which may be rather au fait...
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Stockport Air Raid Shelters
StockportStockport Air Raid Shelters were the largest purpose built air-raid shelters in the country, originally designed to provide shelter to...
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TeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park
Trafford ParkTeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park has 450 metres of adrenaline-fuelled GP circuit and a new fleet of Biz Evo3 adult...
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Sambal
ChorltonSambal is one of only a small handful of Malaysian restaurants in Manchester and it’s the only one in Chorlton....
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The Swettenham Arms
CongletonThe Swettenham Arms is in an idyllic location, right next to the Lovell Quinta Aboretum. The pub even has its...
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Waterside Leisure Club
DidsburyIf you like your gym to be the kind of place where you can spend an entire day, hopping from...
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La Locanda
ClitheroeLa Locanda in Gisburn just outside Clitheroe is a fantastic restaurant that transports you to Italy. The award-winning spot is...
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Vibe Cafe
Liverpool City CentreThe Vibe serves cheery vegan food that will light up your Instagram feed and fill your belly. Known for its...
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Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
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Manchester Literature Festival
Manchester City CentreManchester Literature Festival has grown considerably in size and stature since it debuted back in 2006. Held annually in October,...
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Edinburgh Castle
Manchester City CentreThe Edinburgh Castle is a fortification for fortifying yourself, full of hearty British fare. This defence against hunger has two...
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Treehouse Café
BroughtonSalford independent the Treehouse Cafe is the sort of picture-perfect coffee house you frequently see on Instagram but rarely stumble...
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Juniper Hale
HaleJuniper Hale is known for its excellent coffee which you can also buy online to enjoy at home. If you’re...
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Royal Liver Building 360 Tour
WaterfrontIf you have a head for heights you can ascend to the tenth floor of the Royal Liver Building and...
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
BlackpoolThe roar of the rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (and their accompanying screams) is the sound of Blackpool. With ten rollercoasters...
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Victoria Baths
Victoria ParkOnly open on Wednesdays (and closed entirely during the winter months), Victoria Baths isn’t fully geared up as a visitor...
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Chorlton Ees
ChorltonChorlton Ees is a bit of a wild gem in such a densely populated area. If you’re lucky you could...
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Tatton Park
KnutsfordTatton Park is a historic estate on the edge of Knutsford, home to an opulent neo-classical mansion, landscaped gardens, a...
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Kargo MKT
Salford QuaysKargo MKT is a huge food hall in Salford Quays where 20 different street food traders ply their trade. With...
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The Northern
DidsburyOne of the oldest tennis clubs in the world, The Northern is the original home of tennis in Manchester. It...
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Bells Gym
AltrinchamBells Gym opened in Altrincham in 2013, bringing a busy timetable of boutique boxing and fitness classes to the town.
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Gladstone Barber & Bistro
StalybridgeNobody goes to the barbers expecting a roast dinner, or for that matter, a feast of home-style Palestinian food. Unless...
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The Egg Vegetarian Cafe
Liverpool City CentreSituated in an airy loft space in a grade II listed Victorian building this warm and inviting vegetarian cafe offers...
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Platt Fields Market Garden
FallowfieldPlatt Fields Market Garden is a muddy bit of the good life in urban Manchester. It’s a fantastic community growing...
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Gallery Oldham
OldhamGallery Oldham in the town’s Cultural Quarter features artworks and items from Oldham’s diverse collections alongside newly commissioned art, international...
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Graystone
SalfordGraystone is Salford’s action-packed home of high-adrenaline sports. Skateboarding is the big deal here. Practise on all sorts of drops,...
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Science and Industry Museum
Manchester City CentreMuch like the once mighty industrial power of the North, Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum has shrunk noticeably over the...
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TAPA
BollingtonTAPA is a small plates restaurant and bar. Don’t be confused by the name; the menu may be inspired by...
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Goodison Park Stadium Tour
EvertonIf you’re visiting Liverpool as an Everton FC fan, make sure the Goodison Park Stadium Tour is on your itinerary.
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The Pumpkin Patch at Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream
AltrinchamThe area around Dunham Massey is littered with pumpkin-picking places. The Pumpkin Patch at Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream has...
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The Y Club
CastlefieldIf you want a gym with a pool in the city centre, The Y Club is one of just a...
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Grand Central
Stockport Town CentreGrand Central is a leisure centre in Stockport. It’s best known for its swimming pool which has two slides but...
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107 Dining Room
HeswallAs well as being located at 107 Telegraph Road, the number in 107 Dining Room's name may well refer to...
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Worsley Woods
WorsleyYou can spend a pleasant few hours wandering through Worsley Woods, a 30-hectare woodland with well-marked trails, ponds, a children's...
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
ArdwickVisitors to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House can explore the author’s home where she wrote most of her novels such as North...
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Beeston Castle
TarporleyBeeston Castle perches atop a rocky crag, looking out over the surrounding Cheshire Plains.
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KIRA by Sunitha
BollingtonKIRA by Sunitha is a modern Indian bistro serving small plates and sharing platters which are bursting with colour and...
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Museum of Liverpool
Albert DockThe Museum of Liverpool on Pier Head is an eclectic and diverse collection of Liverpool stuff and stories. Part of...
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Lowther Castle & Gardens
PenrithLowther Castle & Gardens is an intriguing attraction. It looks grand enough at first sight, but the castle is literally...
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Purezza
Northern QuarterSitting in the old Dough Kitchen spot in the Northern Quarter, Purezza is yet another pizza restaurant for Manchester -...
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Sea Life Manchester
Trafford ParkSea Life Manchester is the city's only aquarium. It isn’t enormous – for something bigger you’d have to travel to...
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Everyman Manchester St John’s
Manchester City CentreWith its red velvet seats, waiter service, and ultra stylish bar and cafe, Everyman Manchester St John’s is a far...
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The Lowry
Media CityFlagship arts venue The Lowry was at the heart of 1990s' plans to breathe new life back into Salford Quays....
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Casa Italia
Cavern QuarterStill in the spot where Mario Campolucci-Bordi opened its doors in 1976, the Casa Italia pizzeria and pastificcio is something...
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Wordsworth Grasmere
CumbriaAt Wordsworth Grasmere you can immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings which captured the poet's imagination and drove much of...
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Waterworld
Stoke-on-TrentWaterworld is Facebook-famous - everyone's been and everyone raves about it. It's not cheap but when you compare it to...
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Cockfields Farm Park
OldhamCockfields Farm Park, in the countryside between Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne, is a young child’s idea of the perfect day out.
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Indian Affair
ChorltonIndian Affair is a light, bright modern restaurant in the parade of little independents opposite Chorlton Bus Station.
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Manchester Jewish Museum
Cheetham HillManchester Jewish Museum reopened in 2021 after a £6 million upgrade that restored its synagogue to its former glory, and...
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Yane
ChorltonYane is a small independent Japanese restaurant in Chorlton. Sushi and ramen are everywhere, but this place specialises in Japanese...
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Quarry Bank Mill
StyalQuarry Bank Mill makes a change from the stately homes in pretty gardens National Trust blueprint. It’s an industrial gem...
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Escape Hunt | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThe ultimate rainy day activity (and Manchester certainly has its wealth of those), Escape Hunt at the Corn Exchange places...
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Wray
AmblesideWray is a great value day out near Ambleside. It’s a National Trust castle and parkland but entry is currently...
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Ornella’s Kitchen
DentonOrnella's Kitchen is owned and operated by Ornella Cancila, who was born in Castel Di Tusa on Sicily's north coast...
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Marco’s New York Italian MediaCityUK
Media CityMarco's New York Italian, from celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, offers a fusion of Italian and American cuisine from the...
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Manchester Tennis and Football Centre
BeswickThe Aquatics Centre, the Etihad Stadium, the Velodrome . . . anyone who doubts the legacy of the Manchester 2002...
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Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza Altrincham
Altrincham"On a mission to make really great sourdough pizza" since 2013, when they had a pop-up in rainy Ramsbottom, Altrincham...
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Lyme Park
StockportLyme Park is a huge estate with a Medieval herd of red deer, stunning views and a handsome Regency house....
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Macello Meat House Childwall
ChildwallMacello Meat House Childwall is known for steaks served with a side order of celebrity spotting. It’s turned this suburban...
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Miss Dee’s Evoden Bar & Kitchen
ChorltonMiss Dee’s Evoden Bar & Kitchen is a relaxed Caribbean restaurant that offers excellent value considering its chi-chi Beech Road...
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Carden Park
ChesterCarden Park is one of the North West’s ultimate spa destinations. This place has won award after award, and deservedly...
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Linden Stores
KnutsfordLinden Stores is a small plates restaurant in Knutsford. Dishes are seasonal and sustainable and sometimes even foraged. There’s a...
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Jodrell Bank
MacclesfieldJodrell Bank is a landmark. On a clear day, you can see its Lovell Telescope from the top of almost...
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Piccolino Grande Wilmslow
WilmslowPiccolino Grande Wilmslow is an elegant and glamorous restaurant with an airy open-plan design, a Tuscan terrace and luxurious furnishings....
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Liverpool Watersports Centre
WaterfrontNothing shakes up the senses quite like a winter dip in the docks. Head to Mariners Wharf for all-year-round aquatic...
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Amalia
RopewalksThis award-winning city centre Italian combines value with authenticity – founders Miguel and Antonio have been working together since 2007...
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The British Music Experience
Albert DockHead to The Cunard Building, one of the Three Graces that form Liverpool's iconic waterfront to find The British Music...
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Mumbai to London Cafe
DroylsdenMumbai to London Cafe doesn’t look like much from the outside (or the inside) but don’t let that fool you;...
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Spooky World
WarringtonSpooky World comes in three strengths of spookiness. There’s Fun by Day which is all smiling pumpkins and friendly ghosts...
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The Rice Bowl
Manchester City CentreThis family-run Chinese restaurant has history. After first setting up in Liverpool in 1955, Wing Lau moved operations to Manchester...
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MeetspaceVR Manchester
Trafford ParkMeetspaceVR Manchester is a virtual reality, immersive experience in a huge warehouse at Trafford Park. It's a place where you...
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Breakout Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWork as part of a team with friends, family or work colleagues and try to escape the room you've been...
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The Dysart Arms
TarporleyThe Dysart Arms has roaring fires, antique prints, higgledy-piggledy bookshelves kind of look while being quite light and airy at...
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The Smugglers Cove
Albert DockThe Smugglers Cove is a themed bar and restaurant on Liverpool’s Albert Dock. There are maps, wooden apothecary cabinets and...
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Black Milk
Manchester City CentreBlack Milk is a hip, Insta-friendly dessert cafe in the Northern Quarter known for its towering ice creams, gelato, sweet...
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The Old Stables
AllertonThe old stable block of the leafy Allerton Manor estate is now a family-friendly restaurant offering British classics, Sunday roasts...
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Gravity MAX Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreHome to two floors of immersive activities, Gravity MAX is Liverpool’s biggest multi-entertainment venue.
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ARMR Store
Oxford RoadThe much loved Caribbean cafe ARMR Store has relocated from Ardwick to take over the bar and kitchen at Contact...
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Hope & Smoke
Mossley HillHope & Smoke, an independent ‘smokehouse, bar and grill’ on Allerton Road is a local go-to for barbecue food, burgers,...
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Greater Manchester Police Museum
Northern QuarterGreater Manchester Police Museum is housed in an 1879 police station with original cells and charge office. Downstairs, you can...
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Duke Street Market
RopewalksFollowing in the footsteps of other successful models in the region, with communal dining tables and a mezzanine served by...
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Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream
DigglePerched by the canal in the picturesque village of Diggle, near Oldham, Grandpa Greene's is best known for its award-winning...
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Waku Waku
Chinatown (Manchester)Waku Waku highlights a generational gap. You could say it’s just like going for lunch in that A-Ha video or...
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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
RavenglassThe seven-mile, narrow-gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a spectacular way to explore this corner of the Lake District. It...
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Chestergate Bistro
MacclesfieldChestergate Bistro is an independent British restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and great service. It’s the little touches like an...
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Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old TraffordEven if it's not a match day, there's plenty happening at the iconic Old Trafford stadium. The best way to...
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The Bluecoat
RopewalksThe Bluecoat is Liverpool city centre’s oldest building, and the oldest arts centre in the country.
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Kong’s NQ
Manchester City CentreKong’s NQ is the chicken shop done good. From a pop-up to a permanent home on Oldham Street, this place...
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The Hip Hop Chip Shop
Manchester City CentreA National Fish & Chip Award winner, the Manchester street food heroes opened up their first bricks 'n' mortar outlet...
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The Merchant’s Yard
TideswellThe Merchant’s Yard is a restaurant with rooms in the picturesque Peak District village of Tideswell. It’s smart but unstuffy,...
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Palace Theatre Manchester
Manchester City CentreIf you want to catch the big West End or Broadway productions on tour in the North of England, The...
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Kickair
Green QuarterKickair, an “indoor freestyle park” behind Victoria Station, is the kind of place that fills kids (and big kids) with...
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Rufford Old Hall
OrmskirkTudor house and garden Rufford Old Hall has all the classic features of a National Trust day out. Beautiful gardens,...
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Crowded House
WhitefieldCrowded House in Bury town centre is for those occasions when you want NQ-style food and drinks but you can’t...
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Pelican
Manchester City CentrePelican is a bar from the team behind Squawk Brewing Company, they of the beautiful ornithological cans of craft ale....
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The Higher Buck
ClitheroeReliably good dinners are served at The Higher Buck, a pub meets gastro eatery where respected local chef Michael Heathcote’s...
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Breakout Manchester High Street
Manchester City CentreBreakout Manchester is a live escape room centre on High Street in Manchester. You are locked in a room with...
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Manchester International Festival
ManchesterManchester International Festival, or MIF, is the city’s biennial arts festival. It’s two weeks of the year where you’re never...
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Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester City CentreThe Jenga-shaped Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly sits on the Northern Quarter - Ancoats - Piccadilly border, making it well located...
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The Denbigh Castle
Business District (Liverpool)The Denbigh Castle is a characterful pub on Hawkins Hey, one of Liverpool’s most distinctive streets. Dating from 1815, the...
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Band on the Wall
Northern QuarterSo called because the performers used to play on a stage situated halfway up the wall, Band on the Wall...
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Fletcher Moss
DidsburyFletcher Moss has four outdoor, floodlit clay tennis courts which are open to everyone and accessibly priced.
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Manley Mere
FrodshamThis man-made lake used to be a field full of cows until the owners diversified their business model from dairy...
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Ordsall Hall
SalfordOrdsall Hall is a piece of Tudor history just a short walk from the contemporary comings and goings of Salford...
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Alexandra Park
Whalley RangeAlexandra Park, or Alex Park as it’s known, was once rather shabby but has now been restored to something approaching...
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Juniper Bramhall
BramhallJuniper Bramhall has a well-deserved reputation for excellent coffee: a blend of sweet Brazilian arabicas, soft and fruity Latin American...
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Gusto Italian Liverpool
Albert DockWith views of the water and a menu that should have something for pretty much everyone, Gusto Liverpool is a...
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The Pasta Factory
Manchester City CentreThe group of friends behind The Pasta Factory's story originally hail from Turin in the northern region of Piedmont, so...
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The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen
KnutsfordMoseley Hall Farm is home to 250 cattle, over 2,500 sheep, and in the barn once used for newborn lambs...
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Unit 9 Cloudwater Taproom
PiccadillyUnit 9 Cloudwater Taproom is right next to the brewery which, incidentally, takes up units seven and eight. Despite the...
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
SalfordSalford Museum and Art Gallery was the UK’s first free public library when it opened in 1850. The building was...
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Manchester Aquatics Centre
Oxford RoadManchester Aquatics Centre is open once again, following an 18-month closure for an extensive refurbishment and upgrade. The new centre...
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Bodywise Natural Health Centre
Manchester City CentreHead upstairs from the Manchester Buddhist Centre and you'll find an equally calm and harmonious space; the Bodywise Natural Health...
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Smithills Open Farm
BoltonIf you've ever wondered what you call a baby alpaca, or which is the biggest and most ferocious owl in...
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The Bookbinder
Lark LaneAs a "neighbourhood pub, wine bar and eatery" The Bookbinder manages to straddle three quite different roles. You'll find well-kept...
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Blanchflower Sale
SaleBlanchflower Sale is the second café from the purveyors of coffee, brunch and baked goods. It’s a good looking place...
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Electrik
ChorltonElektrik is an award-winning independent bar with great coffee and a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails. They offer...
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The Elephant Woolton
Woolton VillageSubheading "pub and bakehouse", The Elephant is a Grade II-listed building (with sunny beer garden) in the leafy village of...
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Liverpool Central Library
Liverpool City CentreLiverpool Central Library looks like another example of impressive Victorian architecture at first (the city is full of them) but...
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Mughli
RusholmeMughli is the contemporary, social media embracing, second generation Curry Mile restaurant that paved the way for the likes of...
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Portland Basin Museum
Ashton-under-LyneStep inside the restored nineteenth-century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne and you'll find the Portland Basin Museum. With exciting, accessible...
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Reddish Vale Farm
ReddishIan Brown, take note. Reddish Vale Farm, on the Stockport side of Manchester, has everything you could want to keep...
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Rudy’s Pizza Chorlton
ChorltonRudy’s Pizza Chorlton is a relaxed outpost of the popular homegrown Manchester mini-chain of independent Napoli pizza masters.
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A Tavola
Greater ManchesterA Tavola has an offbeat charm. Don’t be put off by the exterior. Sicilian delights await within. Inside, it is...
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La Chouquette
DidsburySince opening at the far reaches of Didsbury Village in 2020, French boulangerie and pâtisserie La Chouquette has picked up...
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National Football Museum
Manchester City CentreWhere else but footy-mad Manchester to house the National Museum of the UK’s favourite sport? Explore the history of the...
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Ginger’s Comfort Emporium
Manchester City CentreGinger's Comfort Emporium began life as an ice cream van for adults, often spotted at local foodie markets and private...
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Chill Factore
Trafford ParkWith 180m of downhill skiing and snowboarding, Chill Factore is the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope. And though you can’t...
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Slattery
WhitefieldMuch like Betty’s in Harrogate, a trip to Slattery in Whitefield can be a day out in its own right....
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Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester City CentreYou don't have to walk far in Manchester city centre to find one of the many Christmas markets that pop-up...
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Zap Graffiti
RopewalksZap Graffiti is one of Liverpool's most unique art venues, focused on showcasing graffiti designs and even giving you the...
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Gusto Italian Heswall
HeswallWith its sunspot terrace and twinkly olive grove interior, Gusto’s Heswall branch lives up to the chain’s reputation for making...
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Double Zero
ChorltonAn authentic Neapolitan-style pizzeria, Double Zero in Chorlton has been lauded as one of the best in the UK.
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Franco Manca Didsbury
DidsburyPioneers of sourdough Neapolitan pizza and natural Italian wine purveyors, Franco Manca started out as a small concern in Brixton...
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Track Brewing Co
PiccadillyTrack Brewing Co may be a bit off the beaten track but it’s worth the trek for craft beer aficionados....
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Foodie Friday Stockport
Stockport Town CentreFoodie Friday is Stockport's food and drink festival, taking place between 6-9pm on the final Friday of each month.
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Kenyon Hall Farm
WarringtonKenyon Hall Farm is the perfect countryside day out all year round. From picking up a premium Fraser Fir Christmas...
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Proove Pizza
DidsburyProove Pizza has proven itself to be a success which is fortunate because there’s no shortage of eateries slinging out...
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The Perfect Match
SaleNew opening The Perfect Match on the traffic-heavy A56 in Sale isn’t the easiest place to get to but it’s...
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The Produce Hall
Stockport Town CentreThis 19th-century market building became a buzzy food hall and bar in 2019 as part of Stockport's transformation from 'crap...
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Treetop Trek Manchester
PrestwichIf you're looking for a fun way to get outside and get active, try Treetop Trek Manchester at Heaton Park....
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RHS Garden Bridgewater
WorsleyThe 2021 opening of this new 154-acre garden was greeted with much excitement and long queues, and rightly so. Once a...
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The Jane Eyre Chorlton
ChorltonThe Jane Eyre Chorlton is a neighbourhood restaurant and cocktail bar on Beech Road, Chorlton’s most charming street. This offshoot...
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leveltap
Ropewalksleveltap is one of the latest gaming bars to arrive at Liverpool's bustling Ropewalks. Immerse yourself in enthralling modern and...
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Luisco Chocolate
HaighLuisco Chocolate is a quirky little chocolatier in the courtyard at Haigh Woodland Park. It’s the perfect opportunity for a...
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Buile Hill Park
SalfordL.S. Lowry used to be a regular visitor to Buile Hill Park, and Frances Hodgson Burnett is thought to have...
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Worthington Park
SaleWorthington Park is looked after by a green-fingered bunch of volunteers who raise money, return lost property, improve facilities and...
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Manchester Central Library
Manchester City CentreOfficially, The Lowry is the most visited attraction in Greater Manchester, but only because the official list for some reason...
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Fox & Barrel
TarporleyThe Fox & Barrel is a traditional Cheshire country pub with seasonal food, a good wine list and some very...
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Immersive Gamebox Manchester
Manchester City CentrePut down those phones, switch off your screens, and, er, stand in front of another one . . . but...
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Mayfield Park
Manchester City CentreIt’s no secret that Manchester city centre is short on decent parks. The opening of Mayfield Park in September 2022 goes...
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Greens Vegetarian Sale
SaleTV chef Simon Rimmer's famous non-meatery Greens has been going strong in Didsbury since 1990. In summer 2022, he branched...
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HOME Restaurant
Manchester City CentreOne of Manchester’s flagship buildings, HOME is many things including cinema, theatre, art gallery and, of most interest to Confidential...
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Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester
Trafford ParkLegoland Discovery Centre is Manchester’s ultimate Lego playground. If your children like building and creating with those brightly coloured blocks,...
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The Real Greek | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreOne of two The Real Greek restaurants in Manchester (the other is at the Trafford Centre), The Corn Exchange venue...
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Groobarb’s Wild Farm & Field Kitchen
KnutsfordGroobarbs Wild Farm & Field Kitchen comes from the brains behind Groobox; a Cheshire-based fruit and veg delivery box service....
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Free State Kitchen
Georgian QuarterWhile some venues are happy to describe a frost-ravaged yucca and a scattering of paving stone weeds as a ‘beer...
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Tiger Rock Renshaw Street
RopewalksTiger Rock Renshaw Street is the newest and biggest of the Liverpool Pan-Asian street hawker venues. As well as a...
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Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden
KeswickLingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden is a great place to stop for lunch if you’re in the Lake District. The...
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East Lancashire Railway
BuryThe East Lancashire Railway has a long and rich heritage, stretching all the way back to when the first trains...
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The White Horse in Churton
ChurtonThought it's only been open a short while (since March 2023 to be exact), The White Horse in Churton is...
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Knowsley Safari
PrescotKnowsley Safari is an exciting day out for all animal-lovers – not just for kids. Who wouldn’t want to watch...
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Chaos Karts
Manchester City CentreChaos Karts puts you in the driving seat of an immersive augmented reality experience, bringing real-life karting and gaming together.
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King Pins Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreKing Pins Manchester Arndale is ten-pin bowling royalty, and not just for the good customer service, clean, fresh decor and...
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The Crystal Maze Manchester
Manchester City CentreIt’s a dream come true for kids of the 90s: a chance to show off your skills on the legendary...
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Sixes Social Cricket | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreSixes Social Cricket opened in the Corn Exchange in August 2021, bringing a different kind of sporting experience to Manchester...
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Eccles Boxing School
EcclesThe top floor of Bridgewater Mill was a derelict shell when Eccles Boxing School founder Brian Gardner first laid eyes...
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All The Shapes
PrestwichAll The Shapes has that relaxed café-bar, all-day-eatery thing nailed. It’s the sort of place where you feel equally comfortable...
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Journey to Hell at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
BlackpoolJourney to Hell at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a mixture of live action horror thrills, a scare maze and terrifying...
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Aviva Studios, Factory International
Manchester City CentreAviva Studios is the new home of Factory International, the producers of Manchester International Festival. The impressive building was conceived...
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Heaton Park
PrestwichIf you’re craving greenery but don’t want to stray too far out of the city, Heaton Park, on the Manchester-Bury...
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Yard & Coop Manchester
Manchester City CentreWe’d rather see a restaurant that does one thing well than one that does a wide variety of dishes to...
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Prashad
BradfordPrashad is a Gordon Ramsay-rated thrill for anyone craving Gujarati vegetarian food. Since starring on Ramsay's Best Restaurant show, the...
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Indian Tiffin Room Leeds
LeedsIndian Tiffin Room Leeds is part of a small but well-respected Northern chain that transforms the dated curry house experience...
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Nova
HeswallNova is a longstanding favourite for those looking for creative fine-dining on the Wirral. Ran by husband and wife team...
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Pizza Punks Liverpool
Liverpool City CentrePizza Punks Liverpool brings sourdough anarchy to Bold Street. There’s a joyful glee to the operation but it’s no three-chord...
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Nell’s New York Pizza & Bar
Manchester City CentreThis Brooklyn-style pizza joint was born out of a love of using the best ingredients with care and attention. Nell's...
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Mr Fitzpatrick’s
RawtenstallMr Fitzpatrick’s is a venerable institution: Britain’s last temperance bar. If that makes you think of puritanical Victorians, fear not....
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Eight at Gazegill
ClitheroeEight at Gazegill is the epitome of farm to fork dining. Dishes showcase the organic farming methods and the beautiful...
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Alderford Lake
WhitchurchAlderford Lake is the perfect summer day out. It’s an idyllic location but you won’t be able to sit still...
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Runway Visitor Park
AltrinchamFor spine-tinglingly close views of the huge planes landing and taking off at Manchester Airport, head to the Runway Visitor...
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Aamchi Mumbai
CheadleIdli and dosas are as ubiquitous as chicken korma nowadays but Cheadle's Indian street food restaurant Aamchi Mumbai still stands...
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Grilla Allerton Road
Mossley HillScandinavian design meets Cyrpiot food at Grilla Allerton Road - the sister restaurant to the original Grilla on Hardman Street.
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Dishoom
Manchester City CentreDishoom is a legend in its own lunchtime and that’s exactly how it likes things. It’s not enough to serve...
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The Yan
CumbriaThe Lake District is almost as well-known for its fancy Michelin-star establishments as it is for its fells. The Yan...
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We Invented The Weekend
Media CityWe Invented the Weekend festival is a massive, free, two-day celebration of all the cool stuff people do in their...
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Noi Quattro
Manchester City CentreIf it’s a taste of Italy you’re after, think NQ for proper pizza – Noi Quattro, to be precise. Meaning...
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Grilla Hardman Street
Liverpool City CentreGrilla fast became a hit when it opened back in 2015, thanks to its cool Scandinavian interior and contrasting menu...
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The Whitworth
Oxford RoadAny art lover’s trip to Manchester would not be complete without a morning or afternoon spent gazing at the walls...
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à bloc
Altrinchamà bloc is a neighbourhood cafe near Stamford Park in Altrincham. It serves good coffee and brunch dishes but it’s...
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Owen’s Kitchen and Bar
Urmston2023 new opening Owen’s Kitchen and Bar has fast become part of the furniture in Urmston, almost like it was...
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Salford Watersports Centre
Salford QuaysSituated at Dock 8, Salford Quays, Salford Watersports Centre aims to make its activities accessible to everyone who wants to...
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Festwich
PrestwichFestwich is the music festival with all the biggest names, from The Doors to Nirvana. Ok, so they’re not the...
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Manchester City Stadium Tour
BeswickEven if you’re not a Blue you can’t help but be impressed with the scale of the Etihad Stadium in...
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The World of Beatrix Potter
WindermereThe World of Beatrix Potter is always handy to have up your sleeve if you’re in the Lake District and...
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Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeThere are two very different Alderley Edges. One is a chi-chi town of footballers and wealthy socialites, the other –...
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Titanic Hotel Liverpool
VauxhallTitanic Hotel Liverpool is located on Stanley Dock in a former Victorian warehouse. It’s a massive building – titanic, you...
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Gustum
Mossley HillBack before American barbecue joints became all the rage over here, your best bet for charcoal-seared meat on a stick...
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Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club
Moss SideMoss Side Fire Station Boxing Club was set up in 2008 by three firefighters who wanted to give local kids...
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Othello’s
GateacreOthello’s Greek Restaurant is a local favourite thanks to its reliable Mediterranean food and quick-smart, smiley service.
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Dunham Massey
AltrinchamDunham Massey is one of the National Trust’s top 10 most visited properties, bringing in 439,000 people in 2020/21. We...
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Pacifica Cantonese
EcclesPacifica Cantonese in Eccles is an old-school Chinese restaurant with lurid neon signage. It’s not trying to be slavishly authentic...
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Another Place
CrosbyAnother Place, Crosby, by sculptor Antony Gormley consists of 100 cast-iron figures gazing wordlessly out to sea from the beach.
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YES
Oxford RoadYES is a gargantuan place with four floors of fun. Despite that, it still has a low-key cool and something...
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CULTO
LeedsFamous for both its top-drawer takeaways and unique black base Pizza Nera made using vegetable charcoal, CULTO is a cosy...
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Fell Bistro
LongridgeFell Bistro is the gastronomic endeavour of not one, but two MasterChef: The Professionals finalists. It stands to reason that...
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Wythenshawe Park
WythenshaweWythenshawe Park is so much more than just a playground and a bit of green space. For a start, there’s...
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Collyhurst and Moston ABC
HarpurheyWith its 100-year history and impressive list of professional and amateur fighters, Collyhurst and Moston ABC is one of Manchester's...
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HOME
Manchester City CentreWith five cinemas, two theatres, a bookshop, and over 500 sqm of gallery space, HOME is one of Manchester’s biggest...
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The Tavern Co
Mossley HillA stalwart of Smithdown Road, The Tavern Co is a casual dining place with a reputation for student and family-friendly...
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Tampopo Manchester Albert Square
Manchester City CentreTampopo Albert Square is the original venue in this Manchester-born chain from restaurateur David Fox. It was here that they...
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Mano A Bocca
Sale"Roma è arrivata a Sale!" – Rome has arrived in Sale – proclaims the website, which is a slight exaggeration,...
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Sushi Mami
Manchester City CentreSushi Mami is a modern Japanese restaurant on Portland Street in Manchester city centre. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and...
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Pizza Express | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThe first Pizza Express opened in London in 1965, and it has continued to bring consistent, family-friendly, quality pizza to...
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Jasmine
ChorltonDespite being enormous and giving off slightly-half finished vibes when it comes to the fit-out, Jasmine is always busy. It’s...
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iFLY Manchester Indoor Skydiving
Trafford ParkIf you like the idea of skydiving but not so much the idea of jumping out of a plane, this...
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Tampopo Trafford Centre
StretfordOne of the better eating options in the sprawling domed food court hell that is The Orient is Tampopo Trafford...
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The Lime Tree Bollington
BollingtonThe Lime Tree Bollington is the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Lime Tree restaurant in Didsbury. It focuses on quality...
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Trattoria 51 Southport
SouthportMuch like the seaside town itself, Trattoria 51 Southport looks its best when the sun is shining. The terrace at...
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Tenpin Manchester – Printworks
Manchester City CentreAs the name suggests, TenPin Manchester - Printworks is a bowling alley in the Printworks. It’s family-friendly by day and...
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Bill’s Spinningfields
Manchester City CentreBill’s has come a long way since it was a market café. The family business is now a sizeable chain...
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The Font Chorlton
ChorltonWhile the city centre Font Bar is often typecast as 'that student place with the really cheap cocktails', The Font...
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The Bridgewater Hall
Manchester City CentreThe Bridgewater Hall is where Manchester gets serious about music. The international concert venue was built in the 1990s and...
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Manchester Harriers
WythenshaweManchester Harriers and Athletics Club was established way back in 1886 and has some pretty impressive alumnae to its name....
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The Ugly Duckling
BowdonWhen Nick Theaker took over The Stamford pub in Altrincham’s “posh bit”, Bowdon, he had a big job on his...
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Arcade Club Bury
BuryArcade Club Bury is a gamer’s paradise. Set in a former mill, it is a vast celebration of the beat...
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Tea Hive
ChorltonTea Hive is a quaint little cafe celebrating the nation's favourite cuppa, and cake, lots of cake. As you'd expect,...
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Mam Tor
DerbyshireMam Tor is one of the highlights of the Peak District in an area that’s full of gems. The name...
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Hyde Leisure Pool
HydeIf you're looking for a pool with a waterslide in Manchester, you've got two options: Grand Central in Stockport and...
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ArCains
Baltic TrianglePart of the Cains Brewery Complex, ArCains is a gamers paradise. Whether it's date night, a stag or hen do,...
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Play Factore
Trafford ParkPlay Factore is like a super-sized version of the traditional indoor play centre. It’s enormous; crawling through tunnels, clambering through...
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Inspire Cafe
LevenshulmeInspire Cafe is an inclusive, relaxed gem of a community cafe housed in a former church in Levenshulme. It serves...
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Foundation Coffee House Northern Quarter
Northern QuarterFoundation Coffee House Northern Quarter is the first of three locations in the city centre from this homegrown brand. This...
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Salford Lads Club
SalfordBoxing has been taught at Salford Lads Club since it opened back in 1903. The founders, the Groves brothers, wanted...
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Gusto Italian Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle HulmeGusto serves fresh Italian food in Cheadle Hulme and many other places. It’s part of a seemingly ever-expanding chain but...
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Thai Kitchen No.6
Manchester City CentreThai Kitchen No.6 is a real family restaurant. That means it’s a homespun affair without the sheen of some other...
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Macello Meat House West Derby
West DerbyMacello Meat House West Derby opened between lockdowns in September 2020, following the success of the original Macello Meat House...
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Total Ninja
Trafford ParkTotal Ninja is part bouncy-castle on steroids, part warrior training ground. The venue is mainly divided into two parts: an...
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Netherby Hall
CarlisleSituated in rolling countryside just south of the Scottish border near Carlisle, Netherby Hall is a luxury weekend break destination...
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Etherow Country Park
RomileyIf you want a woodland walk complete with den-making, wildlife, picnic spots, and beautiful views, Etherow Country Park on the...
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Yoki Social Table at Society
Manchester City CentreYoki Social Table at Society is the perfect out-with-mates finger food. It’s known for its sweet and spicy KFC. That’s...
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Sandcastle Waterpark
BlackpoolSandcastle Waterpark is almost as much of a part of Blackpool’s South Shore scenery as the Pleasure Beach with primary-coloured...
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Walkden Gardens
SaleWalkden Gardens is a very grown up sort of park. Like a mini RHS Bridgewater ran in partnership with the...
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The Green
BollingtonThe Green is a cute and cosy little cafe in Bollington. This may be Cheshire not Scandinavia, but it exudes...
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Imperial War Museum North
Media CityThis quayside location in Trafford Park was bombed heavily during WW2 so it’s especially appropriate that it was chosen as...
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Gulliver’s World
WarringtonGulliver’s World is a theme park that’s perfect for smallsters. It has rollercoasters and upside-downy things for tweens but these...
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The Brunch & Cocktail Club
RopewalksBrunch Club by name, brunch club by nature – and those in the know make sure they book a table;...
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Campo Blanco
WhitefieldCampo Blanco means "white field" in Spanish, so it comes as no surprise that this restaurant is the go-to place...
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World Museum
Liverpool City CentreThe World Museum, part of National Museums Liverpool, is selling itself short. It’s not a World Museum, it’s an absolutely...
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The Marble Arch
Manchester City CentreGeorge Orwell may have named his ideal (and imaginary) pub The Moon Under Water but Wetherspoons on Deansgate was not...
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Manchester Holi Festival
PrestwichManchester Holi Festival 2024 might well be the city’s most colourful celebration. The Hindu spring festival celebrates love and new...
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The Windmill
Whiteley GreenThe Windmill is a country pub with beautiful views and traditional British food that is definitely on the gastro end...
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CitySuites II
BlackfriarsTopped by the super-luxe Supersuites penthouse, CitySuites II has a number of options for high-end city centre stays. It offers...
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Ginger & Pickles Tarporley
TarporleyGinger and Pickles has a slightly 1940s feel to it but there’s no rationing here; there are cakes in abundance....
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Manchester Academy of Gymnastics
SalfordManchester Academy of Gymnastics offers gymnastics to adults and children, boxing for anyone over ten, and parkour.
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Dog Bowl
Manchester City CentreDog Bowl is a bar, restaurant and bowling alley with five full-length ten-pin bowling lanes. It's tucked under the arches...
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Nerf Action Xperience
Trafford ParkIf you love charging around waving a Nerf blaster with foam ammo popping all around you, then you’re going to...
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Voodoo Ray’s | Escape to Freight Island
Manchester City CentreNYC-style pizza via LDN. Voodoo Ray’s at Escape to Freight Island is the first opening outside the capital for these...
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Brasserie Blanc
AltrinchamBrasserie Blanc at Manchester Airport’s Marriott Hotel is more than just a place to get a quick meal before your...
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Bombay to Mumbai
BramhallThe philosophy behind Bombay to Mumbai is simple: they want you to feel like a friend. It’s there in the...
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Royal Nawaab
LevenshulmeAsk a local for directions in Levy and there’s a high chance they will use the Royal Nawaab as a...
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Brewski
ChorltonThe clue is in the name – Brewski is as much about the beers as it is the food. It’s...
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Bill’s Trafford Centre
StretfordWhen it comes to The Orient at the Trafford Centre, it's more like the Gobi Desert as far as a...
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The Fat Italian Crosby
CrosbyThe OG of three Fat Italians (the others are in Burscough and Ormskirk), this family-run restaurant has been around since...
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The Anthologist
Manchester City CentreThe Anthologist fits well into the cosmopolitan city vibe of the regenerated St Peter’s Square. When you step off the...
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The Crown & Conspirator
BramhallSouth Bramhall's Crown & Conspirator is a Cheshire Pub Co gaff, so you're promised a warm welcome, an honest pint,...
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The Strawbury Duck
BoltonThe Strawbury Duck is a traditional country pub near Entwistle reservoir with a solid reputation amongst Boltonians for its home-cooked...
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Il Capitano’s
WaterlooItalian restaurant and takeaway Il Capitano always deserves a visit if you’re in the Waterloo area. Its offering is simple:...
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Justino’s
AigburthTaking the corner spot once occupied by Et Alia is Justino’s - a family-run Italian restaurant and bar headed up...
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La Casa
WiganA new addition to Astley’s dining options is classy Italian restaurant and bar La Casa.
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Albert’s Worsley
WorsleyAlbert’s Worsley is a reliable option, especially if you’re trying to please a big group. Even if you don’t get...
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The Italian Club
RopewalksTracing their roots back to the mountain village of Picinisco, high in the Apennines below Rome, and Puglia in the...
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Borrello
SaleBorrello is a slightly old-school Italian restaurant in Sale. You won’t unearth obscure regional delicacies or discover new ingredients but...
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The Clarence
BuryThe décor doesn’t stray far from the original in The Clarence - a large, comfortable pub dating back to 1905....
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Slyce
OldhamLike its sister restaurant Muse next door, Slyce brings a taste of the city to the bucolic surroundings of Uppermill.
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Croma Chorlton
Greater ManchesterCroma is a Chorlton institution. It’s not a hipster pizza joint but it is solid, dependable and popular for a...
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Sweet Diner
DentonWith a moniker like Sweet Diner, you'd think it'd be all about the desserts, right? But take out the 15...
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Toast Altrincham
AltrinchamAs Nigel Slater once said, 'No matter how bad things get, it's impossible not to love someone who made you...
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Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom
RamsbottomTre Ciccio’s Ramsbottom restaurant does much the same thing as Tre Ciccio in Altrincham - and that’s no bad thing.
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Owens Restaurant & Bar
RamsbottomOwens Restaurant & Bar is a popular place in Ramsbottom, just opposite the train station and handy for a family...
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The Klondyke Club
LevenshulmeNo round-up of Levenshulme’s social spaces could exclude The Klondyke Club AKA The Levenshulme Bowling and Social Club. This century-old...
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Fosters Fish & Chips Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeFosters Fish & Chips is an award-winning chippy in Alderley Edge that also has a branch in Bramhall. Expect cod...
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La Casita
ChorltonAfter humble beginnings serving up traditional Mexican street food from a little stall at the markets, La Casita now has...
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La Cantina
Heaton MoorStockport is not Salamanca but that doesn’t stop the wooden barrel tables outside La Cantina on Heaton Moor’s busy Shaw...
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Playfoots
Eccles“Just rock up and have the time of your life,” says Playfoots over Instagram. The cafe-cum-bar in the small town...
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Holdi Woolton
Woolton VillageAdding to the growing list of options for quality dining in the epicurean village of Woolton is award-bagging small local...
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Triple B
PrestwichTriple B was born in the midst of the pandemic when the Eat New York crew left the NQ and...
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Proost
UrmstonHusband and wife team John and Carolyn Phillips held occasional supper clubs and appeared on Channel Four’s Too Many Chefs...
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The Waggon at Birtle
BirtleLovingly restored from, by all accounts, a wreck of a pub, The Waggon at Birtle now finds itself listed in...
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Croma Prestwich
PrestwichAs Manchester’s own, independent (and we would say, superior) version of Pizza Express, Croma was always going to feature strongly...
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Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza Manchester
Manchester City Centre"On a mission to make really great sourdough pizza" since a pop-up in rainy Ramsbottom back in 2013, Honest Crust's...
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Oh My Glaze
TraffordFans of The Spinn in Gatley will be glad to hear that besties Scott Graham and actor Adam Thomas have...
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Albert’s Standish
StandishAlbert’s Standish is a reliable option. You won’t get the best food in the world but you’ll get a menu...
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Bill’s Liverpool
Bill’s began life as a quirky East Sussex market cafe before transmorphing into a crowd-pleasing chain and colonising city centres...
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The Metropolitan
DidsburyCavernous yet cosy with its open fires, separate book-lined rooms and lots of leather sofas, wood panelling, stained glass, pot...
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Il Forno
RopewalksIl Forno’s name refers to their oven; a huge, fire-breathing head which swallows up pizza before cooking it to perfection and...
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GupShup
HaleGupShup serves food from across India in a setting of laid-back luxury; this is Hale, after all. The menu is...