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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Trailer for Clayface gives closer look at Batman villain in new DC film shot in Greater Manchester
Danny Jones
DC have dropped a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Clayface film: a new ‘body horror’ movie by the Hollywood studio and superhero franchise.
Giving the first extended look at the cult favourite Batman villain, it’s set to be one of the darkest and most disturbing big-budget DC projects for some time.
Set to release on 23 October, it drops in just time for ‘spooky season’, and judging by this latest trailer, they’re certainly doubling down on the creepiest sides of the character. If you’re a bit squeamish, we’d say proceed with caution:
It’s certainly a striking reveal and has some of the most mature themes we’ve seen from DC over the years; that’s what you get when you park a supervillain like this.
For anyone who hasn’t come across Clayface before, it is an alias used by multiple individuals in the comics, including Basil Karlo and Preston Payne.
However, this version of the alter ego follows the story of Matt Hagen, a struggling actor who suffers serious disfiguration and experiments with experimental science before embarking on a tale of revenge.
While this differs somewhat from Hagen’s original backstory, without straying into spoiler territory, there’s plenty to be made from the trailer, as you can see.
If you’re wondering what kind of film to expect beyond what you’re now already aware of, it’s worth noting that James Watkins is known for films such as The Woman In Black (2012), Bastille Day (2016), and the heavily nominated James McAvoy-led movie, Speak No Evil (2024).
We were lucky enough to walk past their other major period of filming over in Manchester city centre last September, where the often-used Castlefield doubled as Gotham.
Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? named biggest UK studio album EVER by Official Charts
Danny Jones
You’re damn right: Oasis continue to be MASSIVE as new figures from the Official Charts Company have confirmed that (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? has clocked in as the biggest UK studio album of all time.
The Britpop icons and history go hand in hand.
Yes, according to the latest numbers by our domestic chart-crunchers, only two other albums surpassed Oasis‘ second LP – and they’re both greatest hits collections.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, 22 July, just over a whole year on from those reunion world tour shows at Heaton Park. How fitting.
Starting off by channelling Liam Gallagher energy and quipping that “Oasis vibes are in the area”, they go on to explain the colossal cumulative record.
“Oasis claim one of the biggest honours in British music history, they write, “as (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is named the UK’s Official biggest studio album of all time, according to new Official Charts Company data.”
Combining UK sales of the record – both physical and digital over the years – along with modern streaming statistics, the sophomore outing from the Britpop giants has amassed approximately 6.2 million UK chart units. Staggering stuff.
Last year’s Live ’25 shows have no doubt helped give an added boost to their metrics, but it’s still gargantuan stuff from the local band.
Yet another incredible stat not just for the Burnage boys but the Manchester music scene as a whole.
2026 looks to be just as big a comeback, by the looks of things.
In case you were wondering who beat them out in the race for the top spot, they were pipped to the post by Queen’s Greatest Hits and the same again from ABBA, two worthy opponents to take third place after.
You can see the rest of the list in full right HERE.
Oh, and Definitely Maybe also made the list, too, coming in at number 39 – making that two in the top 50 even amongst all the compilations.
It feels like last July all over again, doesn’t it? And if now isn’t the perfect time to stick on the title track, we don’t know what is.
Actually, sod it – we’re sticking the full thing on…
Emily Sergeant -
1st December 2020 
