Britain is getting its first drive-thru horror maze – and it’s only an hour away
FestEvil is a live-action show that sees drivers steer through a series of famous horror scenes, with a traffic light system in place to guide vehicles around the maze.
A drive-thru horror maze is landing in Britain for the first time – and it’s only an hour away from Manchester.
FestEvil is a live-action show that sees guests steer their way through a series of famous horror scenes – with a traffic light system in place to guide vehicles around the pitch-black maze.
Ghastly figures descend on each car as guests trundle through a blood-soaked, hellish landscape.
Given the gruesome nature of several scenarios, the attraction comes with a big red warning sticker recommending all visitors should be at least 16 years old (although it is up to parents’ discretion).
According to promoters FestEvil, which arrives just before Halloween, has been designed to “scare the hell out of you from the comfort of your own car.”
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The horror maze is being set up near an industrial estate in Wrexham, North Wales.
Sam Foulkes, Managing Director at Cyclone Events Management, assured that all the necessary precautions were being taken to guarantee guests’ safety.
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“This new innovative way to do a Halloween event is not only safe for our customers who remain in their cars throughout the whole experience but it’s also extremely safe for our staff,” he stated.
“The event has been hugely popular on social media and we cannot thank everyone enough for their support during these unprecedented times.”
Foulkes added: “This type of drive-thru event is extremely popular in the USA and to be able to bring that to the UK is fantastic.
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“We look forward to opening the gates of hell and welcoming our first victims”.
The horror maze is open from October 16 to November 1 with slots available daily from 6pm until 10pm.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Sales go live online at 9am on Friday (11 September).
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Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s much-loved grassroots music festival is back next month, and this year, there’s some new fringe events too.
Set across a handful of popular venues up on Deansgate Mews – including The Lion’s Den, Low Four Studios and The Mews Bar – Deansgate Mews Festival is returning for its sixth year this late May bank holiday weekend.
More than 40 music artists will be performing on a mix of outdoor and intimate indoor stages.
But that’s not all, as in what’s set to be an exciting new chapter for 2026, the festival is expanding beyond its core programme with the launch of the first-ever Mews Fest Fringe too.
Popular grassroots music festival Mews Fest returns this late May bank holiday / Credit: Supplied
The inaugural Mews Fest Fringe will be hosted in a large unit within Great Northern Warehouse, which will be transformed into a ‘vibrant’ hub celebrating music, art and independent culture.
Designed as a platform for Manchester’s creative community, the festival space will welcome artists, designers, collectors, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work while connecting with festival-goers.
At the Fringe event, you can expect everything from record sellers and vinyl collectors, to vintage clothes, arts and crafts makers, independent creatives, and even bands selling merchandise.
This year there’s also the addition of the Mews Fest Fringe / Credit: Supplied
Already known for its strong grassroots ethos and growing reputation, Mews Fest continues to champion local talent and independent culture – but now with the addition of the Fringe event, the stage is set for its most ‘ambitious and inclusive’ edition to date.
Oh and the best bit? Both festivals will be free to attend, with no need to book tickets beforehand.
Mews Fest and Mews Fest Fringe will take over Deansgate Mews next month on late May bank holiday weekend from Friday 22 – Monday 26 May.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
Emily Sergeant
Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
The Manc -
9th September 2020 
