Alton Towers has unveiled the “ultimate room for chocolate lovers” this week as part of its recent collaboration with Cadbury.
In preparation for reopening this month, the hugely-popular attraction has partnered with the UK’s most iconic chocolate maker to create this “sensational” chocolate-themed suite inside the Alton Towers Hotel that is decked out from top to bottom to look like the interior of a working chocolate factory.
Not only is the room painted the iconic Cadbury purple, it also features pressure dials on the walls, pipes around the ceiling, and bags of fake cocoa beans lying around.
The room – which sleeps up to six people – is divided into two and boasts a large double bed, a double sofa bed and themed bunkbeds, as well as a lounge area that features large cogs on the wall behind the iconic Cadbury logo, so that kids can “let their imaginations run wild and pretend they are controlling the chocolate factory”.
Guests can also “immerse themselves” in the interactive room by hunting for the hidden chocolate and solving the clue to unlock the safe full of even more “delicious delights”.
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Yes, you heard that right – there’s a hidden supply Cadbury’s chocolate.
Speaking on the unveiling of the new room, Janet Gurr – Hotels and Accommodation Development Director at Alton Towers – said: “We were really excited to partner with Cadbury to create our new chocolate room.
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“After a fun-filled day of thrilling world-class roller coasters and splashtastic water rides, families can continue the magic in the chocolate factory themed suite and hunt for the hidden chocolate bars.
“We pride ourselves on creating thrilling, memorable and innovative experiences and we’re sure our guests will love the latest addition in our portfolio of unique themed suites”.
We have partnered with Cadbury to create the ultimate room for chocolate lovers! Step inside the chocolate factory themed hotel suite and hunt for the hidden bars of Cadbury’s chocolate 🍫
The Chocolate Room is the latest of the hotel’s themed suites.
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This collection already includes everything from the Princess room, to Arctic Explorer and Moon Voyage rooms, and also new to the hotel this year are four interactive Gangsta Granny-themed rooms, inspired by the world of David Walliams.
The new Chocolate Room is available now, with bookings being taken from 17th May 2021.
You can visit the Alton Towers website here for more details.
Manchester Airport launches HUGE January sale with up to 40% off travel essentials
Emily Sergeant
Manchester Airport is kicking off the new year with a huge January sale, and there’s loads of savings to make the most of.
2026 is here, and with January often being considered one of the least-favourite months of the year, many people will be dreaming of their next holiday and planning when they’re next going to jet off on their travels, which is why Manchester Airport has decided to launch a big January sale – with up to 40% off on travel ‘essentials’.
Unfortunately, we wish it was… but one of those ‘essentials’ isn’t actually the flights themselves.
While you won’t be able to bag a couple of quid off the flight to your next holiday, tourists will be able to save on a range of other travel services instead, as after all, the journey is just as important as the destination.
We’re talking savings on parking places, airport lounges, FastTrack security checks, and even a private terminal to fly from.
When it comes to parking, you can get 15% off T2 Multi Storey West and T2 Meet & Greet, and 25% off all other parking locations for arrivals until 30 April 2026, as well as 15% off all parking locations for arrivals from 1 May until 31 August 2026.
To make your airport experience that little bit more stress-free, you can now get 40% off FastTrack Security for all arrivals until 31 December 2027.
You can get 20% off T1 & T3 Escape Lounges, and 10% off T2 Escape Lounges for all arrivals until 31 March 2027, and if you want to add some luxury to your airport experience, then you can even get 30% off at aether when you spend £400 or more on travel between 1 April 2026 until 30 September 2026.
Many of the offers just mentioned cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and are subject to availability too, so make sure you don’t get caught out.
Fancy booking a trip then? You can find out more information about Manchester Airport’s January Sale 2026, and book online here.
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A much-loved Manc grassroots venue is hosting a live screening of The Traitors final
Danny Jones
A beloved grassroots venue here in Manchester city centre is holding a big screening of this year’s The Traitors final.
Consider already there with bells, whistles and a big hood on.
Yes, following the return of The Traitors mainline show this month, not to mention even more versions of the show landing on the BBC in 2026, we’re expecting record-breaking numbers of viewers for this year’s highly anticipated ‘Grand Final’.
With that in mind, Manc favourite arts and entertainment venue, Fairfield Social Club (FSC), will be playing The Traitors season four final on the big screen.
You do not want to miss this, and we don’t just mean the episode: we’re talking about the unparalleled and often unhinged vibes at Fairfield.
Having been to plenty of live events at FSC over the past 18 months or so, from live viewing parties and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia quizzes to nights out with other social clubs and community organisations, we can personally vouch for their hosting chops.
As for this particular watchalong, they’ve promised they’re “going all in for The Traitors Finale 2026, live on the FSC big screen with a full crowd, big reactions and plenty of drama.”
With the team set to deliver a full pre-show Traitors quiz with plenty of prizes up for grabs, and even free drinks for anyone who turns up in a cloak or top-notch Claudia Winkleman fancy dress, there are so many reasons to make this gaff the place you choose as your venue for the final.
We’ll also be making sure to attend their upcoming Lily Allen line-dancing show, because we’re still obsessed with West End Girl.
Like with The Traitors final, don’t worry, they’ve done this dance MANY times before.
Honestly, this place never disappoints when it comes to variety or enjoyment.
As if any of the above wasn’t already convincing enough for you, tickets are just a fiver, and they also include a welcome drink. Doors will open 6pm, and seating plans are simply first-come first first-served.
Not only is that a great deal across the board, but it’s also probably one of the cheapest drinks you’ll find in town these days…
If you fancy joining in the chaos and inevitable chorus of gasps when the Grand Final goes live, you can grab your tickets for the conclusion of this season’s Traitors at Fairfield Social Club right HERE – and we promise you that it will sell out fast.
Emily Sergeant -
2nd April 2021 
