The Peaky Blinders sets have grown grander and grander over the years as the Shelby family fortunes flourish.
In recent years, we’ve seen the show’s hero Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, move into an incredible stately home of his own.
The stunning red-bricked mansion is a big upgrade from the streets of Small Heath in Birmingham, where the early action was set.
And although the Peaky Blinders gang mostly live and conduct their business in Birmingham, huge parts of the series were filmed here in Greater Manchester.
Peaky Blinders cast members on set at Arley Hall mansion in Cheshire. Credit: BBC
The lavish home that Tommy lives in is no exception – you’ll find it just across the border in Cheshire.
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Arley Hall was chosen as the grand setting for the Shelby family home, and has been back on our screens since the hit drama returned last month.
In fact, the very opening scene of the sixth and final season shows the familiar sight of Arley Hall.
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Peaky Blinders season six opening scene at Arley Hall. Credit: BBC
Tommy’s study has been created inside the library, while other scenes have taken place inside its drawing room and gallery.
Producers actually had the walls repainted to a dark green, before returning them back to their original peach colour once filming was completed.
Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy in his on-screen mansion, Arley Hall. Credit: BBC
The sweeping driveway has also hosted some dramatic action, including a stand-off between Arthur Shelby and his wife Linda in season five.
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The late, great Helen McCrory spent time on set filming, alongside other cast members including Tom Hardy, Paul Anderson and Joe Cole.
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Tommy’s desk at Arley Hall seen on screen (left) and in real life (right)
The Grade II-listed property sits in the village of Arley in Cheshire, surrounded by impressive grounds and gardens.
The gardens are open Monday to Sunday between 10am and 5pm, with entry priced at £11 per adult and £4.50 for children aged between 4 and 16.
Manchester’s largest outdoor ice rink confirmed for a return this festive season with tickets NOW on sale
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s massive outdoor ice rink has been confirmed for a return to Cathedral Gardens once again this festive season.
Skate Manchester has always been a festive staple of our city centre, and 2026 is set to be absolutely no different.
Families, friends, and festive fun seekers will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas whatever the weather has in store, as although the rink will be outdoors in the heart of Cathedral Gardens, the ice is fully covered.
Off the back of a hugely successful 2025 season, there will be a specially curated programme of events this year too, including themed nights, competitions, and inclusive skate sessions designed for an accessible and enjoyable experience for as many people as possible.
And if you’re not too confident on the ice, the rink will also offer a variety of skate sessions that are tailored to meet the needs of all visitors too.
This includes dedicated quiet and toddler sessions to create a more relaxed skating environment.
Discounted tickets and weekly events will also be on offer too, meaning students can skate for just £10 on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, families can enjoy dedicated Parents & Mini Skater sessions in the same period, and group discounts will also be available for larger bookings.
There will also be £5 Community and school sessions, free skating for children on selected Tuesdays, accessible SEND sessions, and 20% off for Blue Light workers.
Manchester’s largest outdoor ice rink is confirmed for a return this festive season / Credit: Supplied
“Skate Manchester has established itself as the highest Google-rated rink in the UK, located in the heart of Manchester next to the world-renowned Christmas Markets – it’s the perfect way to enjoy a Mancunian Christmas,” commented Rob Derry, who is the Director at Tamarisk Events – the coordinator of Skate Manchester.
Skate Manchester will open to the public from Friday 6 November 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day.
From 6 November to 6 December, the rink will be open daily from 11am to 9pm, and then from 7 January onwards, opening hours will extend from 10am to 9pm – with all skating sessions lasting 45 minutes.
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Greg Davies and Alex Horne to host Taskmaster live on stage in Manchester
Lydia Mastrolonardo
Think you’ve got what it takes to impress the Taskmaster?
Global comedy gameshow sensation, Taskmaster, is set to bring its multi award-winning chaos to Manchester next year, as its first (and only) UK performance ever. Aren’t we lucky?
Following the show‘s roaring success in the USA earlier this year, Taskmaster Live On Stage is set to return in 2027, for two shows only – one taking over our very-own AO Arena, and the other being held at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Audiences can expect a high-energy and hilarious show from the one and only Taskmaster, Greg Davies, and his trusty sidekick Alex Horne, joined by some very special celebrity guests as live contestants.
To give you a flavour of what’s to come, Taskmaster Live On Stage was previously joined by comedians such as Jason Manztoukas, John Oliver, Seth Meyers, and Lisa Gilroy, so we can expect a similar star-studded special guestlist next year.
Alongside three celebrities, the remaining live contestant places will be available to two lucky audience members, who will have a chance to impress the Taskmaster.
Don’t worry if you’re not selected though, as there’ll also be brand-new special stage tasks for the entire audience to get involved with, and the Taskmaster will then judge the efforts of these brave souls to crown one as the Mancunian Taskmaster Live On Stage Champion – quite the mouthful, we know.
“I am thrilled that my tiny assistant and I are to bring Taskmaster to such illustrious venues,” commented Taskmaster Greg Davies.
“Whilst on one hand it feels daunting, on the other it feels like destiny. Rest assured my judgements will remain even handed and every effort will be made for everyone to have a good time, except Alex.”
Taskmaster Live On Stage will be coming to Manchester’s AO Arena next May.
Pre-sale tickets will be exclusively offered to the Taskmaster mailing list on 14 October, while general sale tickets will be released on Friday 16 October, and you can sign up to the mailing list for pre-sale access HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
18th March 2022 
