An apres-ski-inspired bar will be opening in Greater Manchester this winter, with loads of festive features stuffed into an actual yurt village.
YurtBar is set to expand here after selling thousands of tickets for its Leeds event in 2022.
The yurt village will be built in the grounds of Sale Golf Club and promises a magical Alpine atmosphere with themed bars, dance floors, cosy log fires and relaxation areas with plenty of Alpine-style food.
YurtBar will bring an immersive ski-resort-style experience to Manchester after six successful years in Leeds with its alpine-themed events.
With space for up to 320 guests, it’s hoping to be a go-to location for Christmas parties in 2023.
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Matthew Hyde at Baba Ganoush Dining will be in charge of the YurtBar menus and is creating an Alpine feast that includes traditional fondue.
Festive drinks will, of course, be flowing, from mulled wine and cocktails to steins of beer and ski shots.
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After a three-course dinner, guests will be treated to live entertainment from a DJ, saxophonist, tambourinist, and MC.
Founder Tom Sterne launched YurtBar seven years ago in the grounds of Moor Allerton Golf Club, Leeds, inspired by his love of skiing and apres-ski parties.
YurtBar is coming to Manchester. Credit: SuppliedYurtBar is coming to Manchester. Credit: SuppliedYurtBar is coming to Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Tom, managing director of YurtBar, Yorkshire Yurts and Yurtshire, said: “Due to the popularity of YurtBar Leeds where we have a great following of guests returning year after year, we are delighted to bring this unique experience to a new city.
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“Manchester is well known for its bustling nightlife and seemed like the perfect place to expand.
“We’re preparing to welcome our first customers from 1 December. YurtBar is the ideal place to host a festive catch-up with your friends, family or colleagues – instead of a more traditional Christmas party.”
YurtBar’s events will take place across December, with tables for between six and 12 people starting at £64.50 per person. Each ticket includes entry to the Alpine yurt village, a welcome drink, a three-course meal, live music, photo booths and entertainment.
The space is also available for private events and corporate Christmas parties.
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
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As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
13th October 2023 
