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It’s also worth noting that the boats are dog friendly so you can go with your dog and then enjoy a walk in the park! On October 31, Bird & Blend Tea Co in Manchester will remain open after hours for any wizards and witches keen on learning the mastery of potion brewing whilst tea tasting. This is a special one-off Halloween Magic Potions Brewing Workshop that combines the worlds of tea mixology, science and Bird & Blend’s magic autumnal tea elixirs.

One thing that’ll have you shaking in your boots this Halloween is a silent disco known as The Silence of the Baths at one of the most historical buildings in Manchester, Victoria Baths. For the first time ever, Victoria Baths will bring you all the thrills of Halloween with a spooktacular silent disco, ‘The Silence of the Baths’, setting your heart racing and sending tingles running down your spine with a takeover by legendary Girls on Film plus special guests THT GRL (Not Bad For A Girl) and DJ MX WORLD. 10. Stop a ghostly menace on the Haunted Manchester tour One thing you may not know though, it’s that it’s also home to one of most hidden places in Manchester, the Godlee Observatory. University of Bolton Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JW. 9. Pay a visit to Fred Dibnah’s house Credit: Fred Dibnah Foundation Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first multi-charity pre-loved fashion store, will be strutting its stuff for the first time in the North when it opens in Quayside MediaCity this weekend. From the most vibrant of vintage clothing, to the best of band tees, forgotten football tops, desirable denim, and everything in between, the pop-up will offer a curated collection of the most appealing second-hand apparel from charities, with in-store DJs at the weekends and more events to come. 30. Browse over 80 fantastic stalls at this vegan Christmas market Credit: Seitan’s Kebabs

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Every day throughout Ramadan, the First Street restaurant will be welcoming customers to come and break their fast with a fabulous spread of much-loved dishes. Zouk will also be taking care of customers by greeting them with a gift of stuffed dates on arrival plus fruit chaat, dates and water on the table. Once seated, guests can go up to the buffet and enjoy the daily selection of food which will include salads, starters, curries, lamb raan and a selection of accompaniments. Zouk has created two sittings this year so the Ramadan buffet is available for a longer period of time each evening. There will be one sitting at Iftar with a second sitting an hour earlier or later, depending on BST. 2. Manchester Museum Credit: Manchester Museum The building in question on Thomas Street used to belong to a wealthy accountant during the Industrial Revolution and that’s why the pineapple is there. 7. Ancoats Peeps A boomtown in the 19th Century, Bolton had 216 cotton mills in operation at its peak, with 26 bleaching and dyeing works, making it one of the largest and most productive centres of cotton spinning in the world. That industrial history is still visible and celebrated in the town today, with many mills being repurposed into housing, offices and other new businesses. The town’s history also lends inspiration to many TV and film productions that have been filmed here recently, making use of the cobbled streets and historical buildings. However, Dibnah’s estate in Bolton is what fans are most interested in, and makes a great day out for visitors who are keen on getting a bit of the history of the town. The famous home, workshops and amazing workyard as well as Dibnah’s 50ft chimney and mineshaft in his garden, are all available to visit at one off open days, but organised tours ceased to continue following the pandemic, so hopefully there will be positive news here soon! In the meantime, the house is beautiful to catch a glimpse of from the outside.

In the spirit of the month of Ramadan, the month of hospitality and sharing, the newly-reopened Manchester Museum is inviting people to come along to the venue on March 29. The museum will be hosting an Iftar, which is an evening of friendship and conversation across faiths and cultures. Learn about Ramadan and witness or participate in the Muslim call to prayer. Attendees will also be breaking the fast together with delicious food. The event is free to drop in between the hours of 6pm and 9pm, however you can reserve a spot in advance. 3. Safire Grill Credit: Safire Grill Vimto was made with a combination of herbal products and fruit but still to this day, the recipe is secret.

This November in Manchester is expected to be even brighter as a brand new light show is set to arrive in the city centre. Located in Mayfield Park, Manchester city centre’s first new public park in more than 100 years, an enchanting winter light show known as The Twilight Trail will take place from November 17 to December 31. visitors will explore enchanting lighting installations taking over the 6.5-acre park and finish the trail at Freight Island where they are encouraged to stay for further festive experiences – from Christmas food and drink to Visit Santa Experience, and much more. 15. Pay your respects at the poppy installation at IWM North on Remembrance Day Credit: IWM North After years working in multiple highly-regarded restaurants, chef Tim Allen has gone solo, hence the name. Located in a converted pub in Aughton near Ormskirk, guests can expect contemporary, seasonal dishes with some unique touches. Plus, Sō-Lō also has a vegan option as well as reasonably priced three course lunch and four course Sunday lunch menus. At bottomless brunch spot Manahatta, you can enjoy delicious New York-inspired food for half price throughout January. By pre-booking to dine at Manahatta between Sunday to Thursday from January 2 until January 31, you can enjoy 50% off your food bill meaning more money can go towards those delicious drinks of theirs. Manahatta, 188-192 Deansgate, M3 3ND. 28. Revolución de Cuba Credit: Revolución de Cuba Make sure to go all the way to the reading room because that’s truly the hidden gem here! It’s stunning! While this one is also quite well known, it’s not located in the most obvious place and a lot of people miss it.

The first pineapples that came to Europe actually arrived in Liverpool (which is why you can see a lot of pineapples in Liverpool as well). There’s a reason that the Northern Quarter has become a Hollywood favourite, and that’s its old-worldly resemblance to New York City. Think old fashioned fire escapes, street art aplenty, and tons of grand art deco era architecture. It might be a popular area of the city, but next stroll you’re strolling around, be sure to take in some of the impressive buildings. 3. The Chinese Garden at RHS Bridgewater Credit: RHS / Mark WaughEwe Restaurant and Bar officially opened its doors last year in Westhoughton near Bolton. To celebrate the new year, diners can enjoy 50% off the all day menu every Monday to Friday, from 12-5pm. The offer will be available throughout January 2023 when booked in advance using the code EWE50. You can expect modern, British, and globally inspired dishes with a warm countryside welcome, with Ewe showcasing a seasonally changing menu of classic and locally sourced signature dishes. Ewe Restaurant & Bar, 370 Chorley Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3NB. 39. Hello Oriental Credit: Hello Oriental It was founded by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband John Rylands who was Manchester’s first multi-millionaire. This is the Godlee Observatory. It’s an old astronomical observatory that was given by Francis Godlee (hence the name) to the city of Manchester in 1902. When you wander around Ancoats with your coffee, your Pollen bread and your French bulldog you ironically named Gustave, you might notice some brass eyepieces set into the walls on the outside of buildings. These peepholes allow you to look into spaces that have long since been forgotten. Thing is, there isn’t really any explanation for them. Nobody knows what they really are, how many there are or why they are there. You just have to sort of stumble upon them like Alice stumbled on the rabbit hole. The peeps do have something to say about the Industrial history of the area- but what that thing is, we really do not know.