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Look inside Greater Manchester’s huge new street food venue, opening VERY soon
Daisy Jackson
There’s not long to go until a massive new street food venue opens its doors in Greater Manchester – Stack Wigan is almost ready to launch.
The 2,000-capacity food, drink and entertainment venue is transforming the old Debenhams in Wigan, filling it with six street food kitchens and five bars.
There’ll also be a coffee shop, a pool table area, and an outdoor terrace, plus big screens for major sporting events and a live stage for music throughout the week.
Stack Wigan will be the latest addition to Greater Manchester’s street food scene, with the same company also taking over the much-loved former Hatch site on Oxford Road.
With the doors to Stack Wigan set to open this month, they’ve now confirmed the full street food line-up, with Pattersons, Acropolis, ZZA Pizzeria, Tikka Bros, Smash House and Hello Oriental all joining the venue.
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Tikka Bros will be a familiar name to most from Wigan, having opened its first outlet in the town centre before expanding to Southport Market – in this new site, they’ll serve fresh, tandoor-cooked dishes.
Smash House will bring smash burgers, while Pattersons will be serving their famous fried chicken (with Exorcist sauce, if you can handle it).
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Manchester’s Hello Oriental will also be expanding to Stack Wigan, with a menu from across South East Asia; Acropolis will be on hand with chicken gyros in fluffy Greek pitta; and ZZA Pizzeria (a firm favourite at existing Stack venues) will serve stonebaked pizzas.
The opening will be transforming one of the largest units in Wigan, and will create around 140 jobs.
Gemma Dishman, Director of Strategy and Development at STACK, said: “Independent street food is a big part of what makes STACK special, and we’ve brought together a strong mix of local talent and well-established food operators for Wigan.
“Each brings something different to the line-up, giving customers plenty of choice and the opportunity to discover new flavours alongside their favourites.
“Bringing the former Debenhams back to life is about more than filling an empty building. We’re creating a place where people can come together for food, live entertainment and shared experiences, giving them more reasons to spend time in Wigan town centre.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone this November.”
Mike Matthews, Centre Manager at Grand Arcade, said: “STACK will significantly expand the food offer at Grand Arcade, adding six street food kitchens alongside our existing coffee shops.
“It gives shoppers much more choice when stopping for lunch or meeting friends, encouraging them to spend longer in the centre and supporting our retailers. With its own evening opening hours, STACK will also bring activity to Grand Arcade beyond the shopping day.
“Securing a new use for a unit of this scale is a significant milestone for Grand Arcade. STACK complements our retail offer and reflects our focus on developing a carefully curated mix of shops and leisure that responds to how people want to use the centre.”
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The Peak District walk with amazing views, a cosy cafe, and a great pub at the end
Daisy Jackson
If you’re looking for a country walk that’s got a bit of everything – we’re talking views, lakes, history, picturesque villages and, crucially, pints – this is the one.
Step across the Greater Manchester border into High Peak, and you can take on a circular walk that’s got it all.
The walk takes in all the best bits of the English countryside, from rolling hills to proper pubs.
Park in the village of Hayfield, then head out west to join the Sett Valley Trail, which joins Hayfield and New Mills.
The trail itself is 2.5 miles and follows a former railway line – but now it’s a tree-lined trail that’s perfect for a gentle stroll, cycle or even horse ride.
You’ll pass the Birch Vale reservoir, but won’t be following the trail all the way to New Mills.
Get as far as Emma’s Sett Valley Cafe and stop for an early break – indulgent hot chocolates, great bakes, and a decent amount of brunch dishes beneath colourful festoon lighting.
Once you’re fuelled, head slightly back on yourself to skirt Birch Vale Reservoir, cross the River Sett, and walk towards Sitch Lane.
The road will take you to the very edge of the Peak District ready for an uphill climb to the peak of Lantern Pike.
It’s not a giant by Peak District standards (373m compared to Kinder Scout’s 636m) but the views are 360 degrees – fields on all sides and the incredible Manchester skyline in the distance.
Walk straight over the summit and down the other side, walking along the edge of Hey Wood and across fields full of friendly cows, past Little Hayfield and back into the main village of Hayfield.
Here you’ll find The Pack Horse, a country pub that’s gained some serious accolades in recent years.
The pub has been added to the Michelin Guide and earned a place in the Top 100 Gastropubs, plus was named in the The Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Pubs.
Famed for its seasonal, locally-sourced menu, at this time of year you can expect hearty post-hike lunches like sharing pies, Manchester eggs, and incredible Sunday roasts.
Despite a top-notch menu, the pub is more than happy to welcome in customers (and dogs) who are covered in mud – as all good countryside boozers should.
You can see a map of the circular walking route at AllTrails HERE.
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