Manchester is packed with lots of interesting and unique things to do; with so much choice, it can sometimes be daunting to find and discover new places to try – especially if you’re a student new to the city and in need of a guide.
Luckily for you, that’s where we come in.
From deals, discounts and discovering new things, to the uni hotspots, cultural cornerstones and much more, we hope to break down everything you need to do while being a student in Manchester in this helpful round-up.
Without further ado, here is your ultimate student guide to Manchester.
A guide to student life in Manchester – everything you need to know
Manchester’s many districts
A small deli in Ancoats.One of many Spinningfields spots.Manchester Pride Festival in 2023.Where else to begin a student guide than with each distinct Manchester neighbourhood? (Credit: The Manc Group/Supplied)
Let’s start this Manchester student guide with areas. Venturing out into a city can be a challenge in itself, but doing it on your own can be even more scary. For starters, this quick breakdown of the Manchester districts should hopefully help you familiarise yourself with this bustling and busy North-West city.
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Spinningfields is first on our list and is called home by many businesses and restaurants, making it the ideal entertainment destination for Mancs and everyone alike. In between both Castlefield and Deansgate, this leisure-based area is packed with fancy cocktail bars, designer brands and fine dining.
Packed with culture, Northern Quarteris one of Manchester’s cultural havens. From vintage clothing shops to record shops, it’s no surprise this trendy neighbourhood has made a name for itself with students. There’s a shop for everything here and you’re never bored with endless shops, activities and plenty of food vendors to fuel your curiosity, it’s hard to leave.
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Right next to the Northern Quarter is Ancoats, an area packed with great food, small businesses and cute little cafes. This is a nice little retreat of creativity, with lots of personality, it really feels like a home away from home. The area even features its very own tourist attraction, two rows of Victorian terraces that have been preserved, also known as Anita Street.
Manchester has a reputation for pioneering change, this is reflected in our next district,Gay Village, an area in the city which runs alongside the Rochdale Canal, hence the name Canal Street. This place is packed with many bars and clubs to dance the night away in and often becomes the start or ending of a great night out.
Manchester music venues
Sounds of the City at Castlefield BowlOutside The Deaf Institute.Views from inside Albert Hall.Credit: Sam Neill/Supplied
Gorilla is an intimate live music venue situated right next to Manchester Oxford Road train station. With a capacity of around 600, this is a great music spot to discover upcoming artists or maybe even get tickets to exclusive performances by some of the bigger names in the industry.
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Over the years, this independent vendor has been attracting the likes of Dua Lipa, Sam Fender and The 1975, who even hosted their very private listening sessions within these four walls in 2023.
Coming in with less than half the capacity of Gorilla, The Deaf Institute – also on Oxford Road (where you’ll be spending lots of your time) – can hold 250 music lovers and has done since 2008. This is the perfect spot for discovering that hidden gem that will more than certainly go on to make it big.
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, Johnny Marr and Florence Welch (yes, of ‘The Machine’) are just a few of the many acts to have graced the stage of this historic venue. As well as brilliant music, make sure to appreciate the decorum of the performance space – it’s quirky and loveable.
The next music venue you can’t miss… no, really you can’t. New Century Hallhas over 1000 LEDs spanning across the ceiling of the performance space and these lights are the ideal atmosphere-setter for any artist or audience member.
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Reopened in 2022, the lineup for this place has always been a treat too, even back in the day when they hosted the likes of The Hollies, The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix and more. More recent acts include Snow Patrol, Kelela, The Japanese House and even hip-hop pensioner duo, Pete and Bas.
Ever fancied watching a gig in a chapel? Albert Hall has you sorted. There’s two floors to this historical venue and a fantastic draping lightbulb set-up hanging from the ceiling which artists use to create an atmosphere that can’t be beaten. Sam Smith, Kelis and Tame Impala are just a handful of names that have rocked this stage and the big names don’t stop coming!
The first and only outdoor concert spot on this rundown, Castlefield Bowl. Big names include Jungle, Avril Lavigne, Loyle Carner and everyone’s favourite Geordie Sam Fender, who left the crowd chanting a chorus of ‘woah-oh-ohs’ to ‘Seventeen Going Under’ for what felt like an eternity.
Attracting 8,000 spectators per show, it’s a biggie and a favourite of ours but it’s safe to say that these are just the tip of the iceberg. From the Ritz and the Apollo to the legendary AO Arena and the brand-new state-of-the-art Co-op Live, we do live music better than anyone. That’s just straight facts.
Manchester food and drink
The tasty selection at Zouk.Manchester’s legendary entertainment complex, Printworks.Drinks at Yard and Coop.No guide to Manchester is complete with a section on ‘scran’ – that’s food and you’ll need to know where to get it cheap as a student (Credit: The Manc Group)
Manchester is home to a vast landscape of impressive palates from all different kinds of cuisine. This city has always been bustling with rich food culture but it’s only getting bigger and better.
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Take Zouk for instance: they serve up traditional Indian and Pakistani dishes fit for everyone to enjoy. They offer students a 10% discount between 8am-4pm with their restaurant only being a 2-3 minute walk from both University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, it’s irresistible.
Northern Quarter Chicken restaurantYard and Coopprovides students with a Manchester ‘Yard Card’. This scheme entitles them to 20% off their bill Monday to Thursday and free wings on a Wednesday, with veggie options too! All you have to do is download an e-card to the wallet on your phone.
The Courtyardknows the way to a student’s heart – cheap drinks! Cocktails start at £2.70. These drinks are great fun to order with examples like ‘Minion’, ‘Haribo’, ‘Post Water Malone’ and ‘Bubble Trouble’ just to name a few. This bar also offers a beer and burger deal for £8 which runs from Sunday-Friday for all to enjoy even veggies and began.
We have tonnes of these recommendations, by the way – you just need to keep an eye out on The Manc Eats Instagram, where there are plenty more deals to be found.
Another Northern Quarter delight is Korean-influenced food joint Wolf at the Door, which has an array of food choices and its own happy hour. Also available from Sun-Fri from 3-7pm, glasses of wine and house beers are £3.50 with selected cocktails priced at £6. Sign me up!
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Cafe Marhabaoffers up curries for under £10, a perfect way to enjoy a meal out while trying not to break the bank. This authentic Pakistani cuisine fits a cosy 20 diners but also provides a takeaway service too. Located on Back Piccadilly, it’s right in the heart of Manchester city centre.
There’s also a collection of restaurants, activities and bars to take advantage of at Printworks. All the retailers are easily accessible and compiled into their useful and handy app of the same name. Most places within this venue offer some neat student prices and offers that you should definitely check out.
If Manchester’s foodie scene was a meal, consider this barely even a starter. We hope you have big stomachs…
Manc nightlife – a.k.a. the best in the world
The lively 42’s nightclub in Manchester.Viva La DIva, Main Queen and Owner of BarPop.Inside Satan’s Hollow.
Our city is no stranger to bars and clubs – after all, we were home to the infamous Haçienda which hosted artists like Oasis, New Order, Madonna and even The Stone Roses. Manchester has clubs galore, and many fit any music taste, no matter how niche.
Calling all Indie and Alt music lovers, 42’s (42nd Street) is the place for you! There’s poster upon poster draping these walls and an LED tunnel for you to walk through before you enter the dancefloor and bar area. You normally hear some Arctic Monkeys or Catfish and the Bottlemen blasting through the club, but sometimes you’ll even catch a cheeky ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ by Sophie Ellis-Bextor if you’re lucky.
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FAC251– more commonly known as Factory – caters to all. This club is made up of three different floors, the first being Pop/R&B and Rap, then up two flights of stairs for Indie and another flight for the third room which sounds out house, techno, as well as drum and bass. Factory is a student staple and is a happy medium for friends who all have very different musical interests.
This next spot is made for metalheads, moshers and those who proudly proclaim emo was never ‘just a phase’ is aptly named Satan’s Hollow. This club isn’t just all talk: the interior boasts a fully-fleshed horror theme; there are cut-out cages, a figures and frames and a caricature devil lurking in the corner. Don’t forget their £2 tuesdays where entry costs less than a meal deal… before 12am.
The next two night out destinations are situated in Manchester’s Gay Village and are just one of many bars and clubs located on Canal Street. You really are spoilt for choice.
The Brewers Manchester boasts an impressive light-up dancefloor and hosts special drag events such as ‘Filthy Gorgeous’ every Tuesday, which is also their weekly student night. Bar Popusually has a drag queen DJ on hand to provide some dancefloor fillers that you and your friends can let loose to as well.
Retail and shopping
Afflecks Palace in Manchester.The famous Vinyl Exchange.Fashion at Blue Rinse.
Studying and student life can be hard, so what better way to unwind than some retail therapy? Manchester has plenty of shops to fill that clothes-shaped void. Here are just a few favourites.
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Starting strong with Afflecks, if you don’t find anything to buy here, we’ll be impressed. This three-storey building houses many independent retailers stocking everything from clothes to posters, badges, jewellery and even piercings. There’s a whole selection of cafe’s and food hubs to sit back and relax after carrying all your bags around.
For music aficionados, there are record shops aplenty in Manchester’s NQ; one in particular, Vinyl Exchange, has been stocking rare and most-wanted vinyl records since 1988. Make sure you check out both floors as you might just find that album that you’ve been wanting since forever.
Vintage shops are quite common round here too, with Blue Rinse being one of the largest. Alongside offering some incredible knits, jackets and tees, this second-hand clothing shop also has a kilo sale where shoppers fill a bag with whatever they like for a set price per weight. You’ll never be indecisive again!
Pop Boutiquehas a lot of retro inspired clothing and is only a minute away from Blue Rinse. This is another vintage shop which has everything from clothing to furniture and accessories. Another pro to this retailer is you get to walk around with a cute reusable branded bag for the rest of the day – win-win.
Sometimes it’s good to know that you can come home to a nice comforting cuppa. Bird and Blendoffers just that, in a whole array of flavours you never knew existed. Ever had birthday cake tea? How about candy floss? This tea shop has it all. With an instore brewery too, you can walk out of the shop with a tea to go and one all wrapped up for later. Keep it handy for the mooch around the rest of the shops.
Manchester Arndale is the city centre’s leading shopping centre which boasts a collection of fashion retailers, foodie joints and its own independent market.
This retailing giant hosts an annual fun-filled MCR Student Social which is a day packed with events and discounts which benefit students across Manchester. This year sees the event taking place on Thursday 26 September from 12pm through till 7pm, don’t miss it!
Beyond the city centre – there’s a reason they call it Greater Manchester…
Although there’s needless things to do in Manchester, it can also be good to venture out of the city every once in a while – and you’re never short of your next day out!
Trafford Centremay possibly be one of Manchester’s best shopping centre’s to date. With a long list of retailers and food chains this is a shopper’s paradise. Not to mention the phenomenal architecture which takes you back to the Roman and Greek design style with grand staircases, statues and fascinating fountains.
This next destination is all about the brands. From Calvin Klein to Champion, New Balance to Nike, Cheshire Oaks has got you covered. It may be a longer drive than the last location but the shops certainly make up for it. They even have an enticing student discount ranging from 10% to 20% depending on which brand you settle on. Discounts are always welcome around here!
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As you head towards the outskirts of the city and Greater Manchester, it’s a whole new world and you might find you stumble across a favourite spot like the so-called ‘student central’ areas of Fallowfield, Rusholme, Withington and so on. Don’t worry, we cover those two – for instance:
As ever, Manchester city centre and the nine other boroughs have a lot to offer, so we obviously couldn’t list ever single place on this student guide.
However, this is a great starting point for getting around and can help begin your journey in our jam-packed city centre and the surrounding areas. Being a student is a truly special chapter in life and you’ve picked a wonderful place to start it.
Go on now, off you pop! Get enjoying the best city in the world.
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Oh, and if you still need to order any essentials for uni, it’s worth us reminding you of those little tips like this to make things even that tiny bit easier.
The best things to do in Greater Manchester this week | 3 – 9 August 2026
Emily Sergeant
August is here, and what a busy month we have in store.
Summer is properly here and the school holidays are well underway now, so that means there’s loads of things happening across Greater Manchester these next few weeks. If you’re finding it a bit tricky to pick what to do though, no worries, as we’ve chosen a few of the highlights for another edition of our ‘what’s on‘ guide.
Both free things and those that’ll set you back a few pennies are featured.
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Afterglow 2026
Chester Zoo
Monday 3 – Sunday 16 August
Afterglow 2026 / Credit: Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is keeping its gates open late into the evening across two special weeks this summer.
The UK’s biggest charity zoo has announced the return of Afterglow, which is known and loved for offering visitors the rare opportunity to explore the zoo and its 30,000 animals after hours.
Unlike previous years, visitors will no longer need to leave Chester Zoo’s grounds and return with a separate event ticket. Instead, guests can spend the entire day exploring the zoo before enjoying Afterglow‘s evening programme, all as part of a standard admission ticket.
Manchester is bringing 14 weeks of free activities for children to parks across the city this summer.
Thanks to additional Council funding that was allocated earlier this year, Manchester’s biggest-ever Parktastic programme has now launched – expanding from the summer holidays alone to include after-school sessions before schools break up, activities throughout the holidays, and even sessions continuing into September.
Back by popular demand and aimed at children ages six-12, Parktastic offers sports, games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, nature activities, storytelling and messy play.
Sessions are free, no booking is required, healthy snacks are provided, and children can simply turn up and join in.
Get ready to spend the summer in space, as the Science and Industry Museum has announced its summer events programme and it’s full of free interactive events and activities to get involved with these next six weeks.
From live space shows and giant rockets, to tinkering activities Martian discovery trails, and the chance to visit the blockbuster exhibition Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos if you haven’t already, budding astronauts are in for a summer to remember.
By far one of the stand-out free events this summer is the arrival of 30-foot-tall rocket ship, Skybolt 2 – hosted by Manchester-based aerospace company, Starchaser.
Find out more and book tickets for your visit here.
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Forest Tubing
Zip World Manchester
Monday 3 August – onwards
Forest Tubing / Credit: Supplied
Thrill seekers, this one’s for you – as Zip World Manchester has launched its new Forest Tubing experience, and it’s bringing the UK’s longest outdoor tubing slide is coming to Heaton Park.
The new family‑friendly outdoor adventure gives visitors the chance to soar along two slides, winding through woodland at one of the largest parks in the North West.
Suitable for children aged four and above, visitors can book an hour-long session – with unlimited rides during that time slot – and either ride solo, or share the experience with fellow adventurers.
National Trust x Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails
North West
Monday 3 August – onwards
National Trust x Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails / Credit: James Dobson | Annapurna Mellor
National Trust and Pokémon have teamed up for an exclusive trading card game and immersive trail.
The partnership is set to bring together the places the National Trust cares for and Pokémon’s spirit of play and discovery.
Exclusively designed for the National Trust, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails are going to be running throughout summer at 14 National Trust places nationwide, combining ‘imaginative play’ with ‘gentle physical activity’ inspired by Mega Evolution Pokémon.
Find out where to get involved and book tickets here.
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On a budget and need somewhere to take the kids to eat for £1 or even FREE over the summer holidays?
In case the ongoing heatwave didn’t remind you, summer is in full swing and so are the school summer holidays.
If you’re after ways to enjoy some quality family time without having to break the bank, we’ve found lots of places where kids can eat for £1 or free – 15 of them, to be exact.
So, whether you’re in the mood for a hearty Italian, a bit of brekkie, or even a big Greek feast, just because you’re on a budget shouldn’t mean you have to limit your and your family’s taste buds.
It’s strawberry season, and Kenyon Hall Farm has officially opened up its strawberry fields (plus plenty of other pick-your-own produce) for the season for you to frolic amongst, with loads of summer treats in its cafe and award-winning farm shop too.
Strawberries have been growing at Kenyon Hall Farm for nearly 50 years now, and it’s proven as popular ever since.
Did you see that seven Manchester green spaces have been named some of the best in the UK?
Once again, seven of our city’s green spaces – including parks and cemeteries – have been named some of the best the UK has to offer. That’s because leading environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy, has handed out its coveted Green Flag Awards, which recognise accessible green spaces that set ‘an international benchmark for management’.
The awards shed light on the groups, volunteers, and staff who devote themselves year-round to the maintenance and upkeep of these areas.
Read more about this incredible honour and find out which green spaces have been chosen here.
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National Play Day 2026
Greater Manchester
Wednesday 5 August
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National Play Day 2026 / Credit: Manchester City Council
Manchester is set to celebrate National Play Day this week, and there’ll be more than 100 free activities for families to join in with.
There’ll be whole series of free events taking place right across the city on a drop-in basis throughout the day. Activities will run from 11am through to 2pm, and will include things like sports coaching, circus skills, cycling taster sessions, live demonstrations, storytelling, and a range of other interactive and hands-on experiences.
Emergency Services Day 2026 / Credit: Trafford Centre
Dozens of emergency services vehicles, live demonstrations, meet and greets, and more will be heading to the Trafford Centre this week, as Emergency Services Day returns for 2026, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the lifesaving work carried out across the region every day.
Running from 10am through to 4pm, this free family-friendly event promises a full day of excitement, education, and entertainment.
Visitors can expect around 50 emergency service vehicles, live demonstrations, and interactive displays.
Greater Manchester’s iconic heritage railway is currently hosting one of the most unique fine dining experiences in the region this summer.
Running on selected Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the year, East Lancashire Railway’s ‘Red Rose Diners’ are described as being ‘the ultimate first class foodie experience’, as they start with a glass of fizz and stretch over an almost three-hour steam train journey through the Irwell Valley.
The experience includes a four-course dinner with complimentary sparkling wine, followed by tea or coffee and after-dinner chocolates.
Rochdale Feel Good Fest 2026 / Credit: Supplied via Rochdale Borough Council)
Worried you might have missed your chance to attend a festival this year?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, as Rochdale Feel Good Festival returns this weekend with a star-studded main stage lineup featuring the likes of Gabrielle, Ash, and Wigan’s very-own Starsailor.
One of the longest-running and best-value festivals in Greater Manchester, Rochdale Feel Good Festival also proudly showcases upcoming artists too, and this year, two new Rochdale bands will play the biggest gig of their careers.
Featured Image – Rochdale Council | James Dobson | Artem Kniaz (via Unsplash)
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The best things to do in Greater Manchester this week | 27 July – 2 August 2026
Emily Sergeant
It’s time to make the most of the last of July, as August will be here before we know it.
The school summer holidays are well underway and a new month will be soon, so that means there’s loads of things happening across Greater Manchester these next few weeks. If you’re finding it a bit tricky to pick what to do, no worries, as we’ve chosen a few of the highlights for another edition of our ‘what’s on‘ guide.
Both free things and those that’ll set you back a few pennies are featured.
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Summer in Space
Science and Industry Museum
Monday 27 July – onwards
Summer in Space / Credit: Science Museum Group
Get ready to spend the summer in space, as the Science and Industry Museum has announced its summer events programme and it’s full of free interactive events and activities to get involved with these next six weeks.
From live space shows and giant rockets, to tinkering activities Martian discovery trails, and the chance to visit the blockbuster exhibition Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos if you haven’t already, budding astronauts are in for a summer to remember.
By far one of the stand-out free events this summer is the arrival of 30-foot-tall rocket ship, Skybolt 2 – hosted by Manchester-based aerospace company, Starchaser.
Find out more and book tickets for your visit here.
Manchester is bringing 14 weeks of free activities for children to parks across the city this summer.
Thanks to additional Council funding that was allocated earlier this year, Manchester’s biggest-ever Parktastic programme has now launched – expanding from the summer holidays alone to include after-school sessions before schools break up, activities throughout the holidays, and even sessions continuing into September.
Back by popular demand and aimed at children ages six-12, Parktastic offers sports, games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, nature activities, storytelling and messy play.
Sessions are free, no booking is required, healthy snacks are provided, and children can simply turn up and join in.
On a budget and need somewhere to take the kids to eat for £1 or even FREE over the summer holidays?
In case the ongoing heatwave didn’t remind you, summer is in full swing and so are the school summer holidays.
If you’re after ways to enjoy some quality family time without having to break the bank, we’ve found lots of places where kids can eat for £1 or free – 15 of them, to be exact.
So, whether you’re in the mood for a hearty Italian, a bit of brekkie, or even a big Greek feast, just because you’re on a budget shouldn’t mean you have to limit your and your family’s taste buds.
Did you see that Forbici has been named one of the best pizzas in the world?
That’s right – a pizzeria with restaurants in Manchester and Sheffield has been named not just the best in the city, but in the top 100 globally. Forbici won big at the The Best Pizza Awards last month, so we popped in to hang out with master baker Davide Argentino and learn all his secrets.
It’s all about slow-fermented Biga pizza dough, proper Italian ingredients, and cutting that puffed-up crust with scissors.
National Trust x Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails
North West
Monday 27 July – onwards
National Trust x Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails / Credit: James Dobson | Annapurna Mellor
National Trust and Pokémon have teamed up for an exclusive trading card game and immersive trail.
The partnership is set to bring together the places the National Trust cares for and Pokémon’s spirit of play and discovery.
Exclusively designed for the National Trust, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails are going to be running throughout summer at 14 National Trust places nationwide, combining ‘imaginative play’ with ‘gentle physical activity’ inspired by Mega Evolution Pokémon.
Find out where to get involved and book tickets here.
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Forest Tubing
Zip World Manchester
Monday 27 July – onwards
Forest Tubing / Credit: Supplied
Thrill seekers, this one’s for you – as Zip World Manchester has launched its new Forest Tubing experience, and it’s bringing the UK’s longest outdoor tubing slide is coming to Heaton Park.
The new family‑friendly outdoor adventure gives visitors the chance to soar along two slides, winding through woodland at one of the largest parks in the North West.
Suitable for children aged four and above, visitors can book an hour-long session – with unlimited rides during that time slot – and either ride solo, or share the experience with fellow adventurers.
Manchester’s biggest exhibition of local artists is back again for the summer.
Taking place every two years, Manchester Open is a celebration of local talent, showcasing the work of 420 artists inside the gallery space over at HOME. The exhibition includes work from artists in all media formats who have been selected from each of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs, ranging in age from four to 80 years old.
Oh, and the whole thing is completely free to visit. Find out more about the return of this incredible exhibition here.
Sale has a new bistro and it’s already making moves on the foodie scene in this suburb.
Blossom Bistro covers everything from colourful brunch plates like their steak and eggs or hot honey halloumi, to tapas style sharers, fully-loaded gyros bowls, and even a whole patisserie fridge filled to the brim with some insane sweet treats.
With an impressive drinks menu to match too, and live music on every Friday and Saturday, it’s a proper vibe.
This newcomer hit the headlines because it had a live parrot in the restaurant… but now that Rio’s been rehomed, it seems only right to show off Gardens properly.
It’s a beautiful new restaurant and lounge, perched right on the banks of the River Irwell, serving a huge menu of Mediterranean brunches, grills, mocktails, and more.
If you like your brunches hearty and spicy, and your dinners very meaty, you’re going to love this spot.
We have been screaming out for more bagel spots in the city, and finally, someone has heard us.
This is Milo Bagels – serving up stacked bagel butties, open ‘tartine’ sandwiches, and the most incredible French crullers (kind of like a doughnut), that hit that sweet and salty spot just right.
Ran by partners Lewis and Frank, with vast experience in the Manchester hospitality sector already, we just knew this was going to be a smash – and it absolutely is.
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GRUB On The Docks
MediaCity
Tuesday 28 July – onwards
GRUB On The Docks / Credit: Supplied
GRUB On The Docks has returned for the summer.
MediaCity’s waterfront site has been transformed into a vibrant open-air destination built for warm weather and big moments across the season, as GRUB On The Docks returns.
Running across the summer months, you can expect some of Greater Manchester’s best street food traders to be serving up global flavours and summer-ready drinks, alongside live music, DJs, and just an all round laid-back atmosphere turning daytime hangouts into evening sessions.
One of the UK’s biggest events in skating is hitting the city this week.
Ramp on the Roof is taking over the rooftop at Depot Mayfield later this week, bringing with it four days of world-class competition, live music, workshops, skate demonstrations, banging food, and so much more.
You can catch Ramp on the Roof from 30 July to 2 August across their four-day skate event.
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Fancy a wholesome summer activity?
It’s strawberry season, and Kenyon Hall Farm has officially opened up its strawberry fields (plus plenty of other pick-your-own produce) for the season for you to frolic amongst, with loads of summer treats in its cafe and award-winning farm shop too.
Strawberries have been growing at Kenyon Hall Farm for nearly 50 years now, and it’s proven as popular ever since.
Did you know you can visit Chester Zoo for just £10 this summer?
For the past three years running now, Chester Zoo has officially been named the UK’s best zoo thanks to tens of thousands of positive TripAdvisor reviews, and now this summer, you’ll get to see exactly what makes it such a special place worth visiting for a cut price, as £10 tickets are now available to book for a limited time only.
With the offer only applicable to afternoons this summer, Afternoon Tickets allow entry to Chester Zoo from 2pm onwards – with the last entry being one-hour before it closes.
You can visit Chester Zoo for just £10 this summer / Credit: Chester Zoo
Without this offer, standard admission tickets to Chester Zoo usually cost up to £38 for adults, £37 for students, and £28 for children, all including a 10% donation to the zoo’s conservation efforts, so it really is worth making the most of these limited-time £10 tickets while you can.
Find out more and book your tickets in advance here.
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Or did you know that seven Manchester green spaces have been named some of the best in the UK?
Once again, seven of our city’s green spaces – including parks and cemeteries – have been named some of the best the UK has to offer. That’s because leading environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy, has handed out its coveted Green Flag Awards, which recognise accessible green spaces that set ‘an international benchmark for management’.
The awards shed light on the groups, volunteers, and staff who devote themselves year-round to the maintenance and upkeep of these areas.
Read more about this incredible honour and find out which green spaces have been chosen here.
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Stuck for somewhere to have a bite to eat?
Just like we do every month, we’ve rounded up some of the best things we got to eat in June, so if you’re on the hunt for somewhere new in July, then we’ve absolutely got you covered as there’s plenty of places across the city region.
It’s been another jam-packed month of insanely delicious eats, and we’ve been lucky to have a bunch of new openings too.
Thomas Melia -
20th September 2024 
