A Christmas-themed spa has opened up just outside Manchester and you can bathe in a hot tub filled with mulled wine.
Yes, you heard that right.
There are few things more perfect on a chilly winter’s evening than the distinctive sweet, cinnamon scent of warm mulled wine, so now imagine you’re sitting in a hot tub filled with the stuff.
As odd as it sounds, this is the reality at Shringley Hall in Cheshire.
The unique Christmas spa – which is a world-first and just a short distance from Manchester – will have you, quite literally, soaking up the spice and warmth of mulled wine, as guests at Shringley Hall have the opportunity to indulge in a winter wonderland-themed treatment that is actually supposed to be beneficial.
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According to SpaSeekers, the hot tub-warmed mulled wine opens your pores to release toxins and allow your skin to embrace the tannins in the festive beverage.
But why exactly is the hot tub is filled with the tipple though?
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Well, apparently, mulled wine helps to “fight viruses and fungi, whilst also improving cardiac health and increasing blood flow”, and some also say that the polyphenols found in grapes and citrus fruits help improve circulation.
And if you’re looking for a proper detox, it will also do that too.
The orange, cinnamon and star anise found in mulled wine have a naturally “high level of antioxidants”, so it does more than just add a little festive merriment to the season. If you were banking on being able to enjoy a sip while you were at it too, you’ll even get a nice mug of the delicious festive drink while you soak in it.
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It’ll be from a fresh bottle though, not the bath.
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Indulging in this festive spa break doesn’t just end with the headline-grabbing mulled wine hot tub either, as you can also enjoy these other luxurious treatments that are perfectly-tailored for Christmas.
Brown Sugar, Cinnamon and Orange Body Scrub
45-minute Frankincense Massage
These treatments are designed to bring blood flow back to the skin and “leave you glowing”.
The Mulled Wine Spa Day at the newly-refurbished Bazaar Spa & Silk Garden at Shrigley Hall starts at £60 per person, and you can find more information – as well as COVID-safety measures – and book your stay via the SpaSeekers website here.
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Tickets officially go on sale for rare 70mm IMAX screenings of Dune: Part Three in Manchester
Emily Sergeant
Tickets have now officially gone on sale for rare 70mm IMAX screenings of Dune: Part Three in Manchester.
Arriving on screens from 18 December and gearing up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year, Dune: Part Three – which is the third and final instalment in director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise – will be screening in IMAX 70mm at Vue Manchester Printworks, one of only three venues to show it in this format nationwide.
There are only 40 other venues across the globe showing the film in IMAX 70mm, and Manchester is the only city outside of London to screen the blockbuster this way too.
Based on the novels of Frank Herbert and set nearly two decades after the previous film, Dune: Part Three features an ensemble cast of all-star names led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Alongside them will be Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rebecca Ferguson, Robert Pattinson, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin.
After seats for a special early screening of the film in IMAX sold out in less than 30 minutes last month, the IMAX 70mm showings – which officially went live today (20 October) – are expected to be snapped up fast by film fans in Manchester.
“A decade in the making, Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune trilogy is reaching its dramatic conclusion this December,” explained Dean Cross, who is the Senior Screen Content Manager at Vue.
“As the only venue outside of London to be screening Dune: Part Three in IMAX 70mm, it’s a privilege for us to offer this unique way to experience the film.”
Dune: Part Three is coming to Vue Manchester Printworks on 18 December, and you can book your tickets here.
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Free pints and live craft experiences coming to a Manchester pub for one night only
Daisy Jackson
A pop-up pub takeover is opening its doors in Manchester, where you can get your hands on a free pint as well as some amazing craft experiences.
The Uncommon Inn is being operated by premium Italian lager brand Poretti, who want to help us Brits break out of our daily routines.
Matt & Phreds on Tib Street will welcome The Uncommon Inn on Thursday 22 October, from 4pm to 8pm, giving visitors the chance to discover unusual creative skills and watch artisans at work, with a free pint in hand.
It comes after research commissioned by Poretti found that 61% of UK adults feel they are living on autopilot, while a quarter have not tried a new creative pursuit in five years or more.
Free pints and live craft experiences are coming to a Manchester pub for one night only / Credit: Supplied
The study also found that adults have an average of just 90 minutes of genuine personal time each day, with 58% spending that time watching television and 35% scrolling through social media.
Exhaustion and financial constraints came out as the main barriers preventing people from trying new things.
The Uncommon Inn has been designed to offer an alternative, bringing together a collective of specialist makers to showcase their skills in a familiar pub setting.
Visitors to the Manchester event can watch Giulio Miglietta embroidering personalised beer mats, using a vintage Singer sewing machine dating back to the early 1900s, alongside live hand-engraving and bespoke jewellery-style crafting using recycled silver.
The Uncommon Inn is being operated by premium Italian lager brand Poretti / Credit: Supplied
Other demonstrations include 3D body-casting by sculptor Ami of Angelcasts and personalised, hand-engraved glassware from Leigh Calligraphy. Sabira of Sken Studios will also demonstrate how recycled silver can be turned into bespoke bottle openers.
Guests will be able to enjoy complimentary pints of Poretti while watching the makers at work.
Caitlin Maley, Senior Brand Manager at Poretti, said: “Modern life moves at an overwhelming pace, and it’s all too easy to fall into autopilot mode where routine replaces curiosity.
“We believe in celebrating intentional craft, rare skills, and authentic human connection – values that are at the core of our brewing heritage.
“We created The Uncommon Inn to turn an ordinary pub visit into an inspiring journey. By bringing together our Masters of Crafts, from chainstitch embroiderers to live engravers and musicians, we’re inviting pubgoers to slow down, pick up a new skill, and enjoy a pint crafted with genuine passion.”
The Uncommon Inn is at Matt & Phreds in Manchester on Thursday 22 October, from 4pm until 8pm.
Emily Sergeant -
1st December 2020 
