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.
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.
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.
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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Credit: Arley Hall
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.
Final few tickets remaining for Manchester’s mega-hit comedy festival Laughterama 2025
Emily Sergeant
The final few tickets are still up for grabs as Manchester’s most popular comedy festival returns next month.
After what was a smash-hit success in its inaugural year back in 2022, and after several other successful runs in each of the years following, Laughterama is back in Manchester for more next month time, and will once again be taking over the iconic Castlefield Bowl in the heart of the city centre for five days of fun.
Thousands of comedy lovers attend Laughterama each year to enjoy countless sell-out stand-up sets, and this year will be no different, as festivalgoers are in for an ‘explosive series of shows‘ from some of the hottest names on the comedy circuit.
Multi award-winning comedians Frankie Boyle, Ed Gamble, Rosie Jones, and Phil Wang are just some of the famous names on this year’s jam-packed lineup.
They’ll be joined by other household names like Russell Kane, Fern Brady, Rob Delaney, Lou Sanders, and Tim Key when they all take to the Castlefield Bowl stage over the five-day festival from Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 September.
Some of the other names you can expect are Taskmaster treasures Sam Campbell and Bridget Christie, BAFTA nominee Lucy Beaumont, stand-up phenomenon Sarah Keyworth, King Gary star Tom Davis, Viceland’s Jamali Maddix, and viral sensation Jen Brister.
Manchester’s very own comedy heroes Rachel Fairburn and Stephen Bailey are also on the lineup.
Manchester’s mega-hit comedy festival Laughterama is making a 2025 return later this year / Credit: Supplied
It wouldn’t be Laughterama without some newcomers either, and some of the breakthrough stars not-to-be-missed this year include Edinburgh Fringe Award nominee Jin Hao Li, fast-rising talents Sharon Wanjohi and Dane Buckley, the razor-sharp Lara Ricote, and so many more to discover.
And aside from the comedy, as always, you can expect the very-best eats from Manchester’s street food scene will also be on site to tuck into, as well as an exciting selection of bars serving signature beers, cocktails, and more.
Laughterama 2025 is landing at Castlefield Bowl from Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 September, with the final few tickets still on sale at £27.50 per person.
You can grab yours on the Laughterama website before they sell out here.
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Full lineup announced for popular family science festival near Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A popular family science and tech festival is returning this autumn, and the full lineup of events has now been released.
Set to descend on the grounds of Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park – a unique place where world-leading science, innovation, and stylish living all come together in the Cheshire countryside – SciTech Extravaganza will be a day filled full of fun science-themed shows, interactive activities, new skill-building opportunities, and more.
Right at the centre of all the action will be a mobile planetarium from Jodrell Bank, and here, visitors are invited to sit under the stars and enjoy a tour of the night sky as they learn about constellations, myths of the northern sky, and discover the planets and objects visible in the coming weeks.
Some of the other exciting events on the lineup include a series of interactive shows with Royal Institution offering a deep dive into the science behind ‘super cells’, a demonstration called The Science of Balloons, which is, you guessed it, a mixture of science and balloon modelling, and workshops offering a simple introduction to coding.
The festival will also be one of the last chances to see UK artist Luke Jerram’s ‘Museum of the Moon’ – a touring six-metre moon replica displayed at Alderley Park’s Glasshouse in the stunning 400-acre parkland.
Face painting, DJs, food and drink stalls, and more will also be there on the day.
SciTech Extravaganza is back for 2025 next month / Credit: Supplied
Event organisers say SciTech Extravaganza 2025 is promising to be an ‘unforgettable day’ for aspiring little innovators.
“SciTech Extravaganza is back, and it’s even bigger and better,” commented Dr Kath Mackay, who is the Chief Scientific Officer for Bruntwood SciTech.
“We can’t wait to showcase all the excitement that the world of science and technology has to offer.
“It’s a unique opportunity to showcase it at its very best, and nurture curiosity and innovation in STEM related fields. We look forward to welcoming families back for another unforgettable day, and to help inspire a new generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.”
Daisy Jackson -
18th March 2022 
