Selfridges is fully embracing the spirit of the sporting summer in 2024, with a huge focus on all things sports.
The legendary luxury department store has been taken over with beautiful athleisure, immersive installations and even foam fingers.
Its two locations in Greater Manchester (at the Trafford Centre and in Exchange Square) are joining in on the excitement around the world this summer.
Whether it’s been cheering on the Three Lions in the Euros, lapping up all the tennis action from Wimbledon, or getting ready to be struck down with Olympics fever, the world has gone sporting mad.
And over at Selfridges, you can browse through major-league brand collaborations that are bringing the action to your shopping trip.
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The department store’s famous window displays are even decorated with sporting art installations, including giant footballs and legs.
A spotlight is being shone on the many athletics brands stocked at Selfridges, like Tala, North Face, Represent, and Alo Yoga.
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And you can browse all of these to find your perfect fit with a personal shopping appointment at Selfridges Trafford Centre.
There’s a full range of Sportopia fashion items to shop too, from retro football-style shirts to sweatshirts, socks, caps, pin badges and even foam fingers.
Just a taste of the brands on offer at Selfridges’ sport-themed summer collection. (Credit: The Manc Group)
To celebrate, Selfridges is hosting a Little Sportopia Kids’ Party at the Trafford Centre.
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On 1 August, there’ll be live music, crafts, sporty games, face painting and complimentary sweet treats and refreshments, up in the kids’ and toys section on the upper level.
To book your space or to find out more visit you can visit the Selfridges website and, in the meantime, let’s all sit back and enjoy a huge summer of sport.
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 -
29th July 2024 
