An adults-only ball pit filled with LED lights is arriving at the Printworks this week as part of a new cocktail bar.
Bingo Balls is the newest member of the family at the landmark city centre entertainment complex.
As well as the North West’s first ball pit for grown-ups, the venue will host bingo, drag brunches, and a line-up of Ibiza and Zante’s best DJs.
Officially opening its doors to the Manchester public this weekend, you can expect a wide range of entertainment throughout the summer, with everything from drag brunches, burlesque shows, and, of course, bingo on the lineup.
DJs will also be blasting out some of the hottest R&B, house, and disco mixes to keep you dancing all night long.
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Bingo Balls is the newest member of the Printworks family / Credit: Supplied
The fun doesn’t stop there either, as there’s also a fully-stocked bar with an extensive cocktail menu, as well as plenty of beers, ciders, wines, and soft drinks, and on top of that, if unleashing your inner child makes you a little hungry, then there’s even a brand-new diner with bottomless chicken, onion rings, and more to tuck into.
You can even satisfy your sugar cravings with the retro-inspired pick n mix station.
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Bingo Balls is also set to boast one of “the best selfie stations in town” too – with a Barbie vs Bratz wall, a huge Mean Girls-inspired ‘Burn Book’ that you can write in, and plenty of retro neon signs to snap pictures in front of.
The Bingo Balls Opening Weekender kicks off this Thursday 7 July with a special invite-only VIP party for those in the know, before the bingo launches with ‘Tipsy Falls & Glitter Balls’ on Friday 8 July, and then everyone is welcome for the official opening party on Saturday 9 July, with “non-stop entertainment” promised all night long.
Bingo Balls is home to an adults-only ball pit filled with LED lights / Credit: Supplied
Fancy jumping right in then?
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Tickets to the Bingo Balls Opening Weekender start from only £3, and there’s also standing, seated, and VIP packages to pick from.
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
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As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
5th July 2022 
