A pop-up cinema experience will be returning to an enormous cave just outside Greater Manchester this November.
The Village Screen will be pitching up inside the famous Peak Cavern once again with a giant 21ft screen, atmospheric lighting and top-range sound.
The popular event has planned a return to the Peak District for one last time in 2022, where it will be screening films including those from the Harry Potter franchise and classics like The Lost Boys.
As well as the cinema screenings themselves, the events include live music, themed actors, decor and independent street food.
You can also expect themed drinks, beers, prosecco and popcorn, with at-seat delivery available.
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It’ll be Harry Potter heaven at Peak Cavern. Credit: Nathan Dainty @itsnate.ukStreet food at the Village Screen’s events at Peak Cavern. Credit: Nathan Dainty @itsnate.uk
There are snuggle packages available to keep you cosy throughout the film, and you can even send a message to be displayed on the big screen.
The Village Screen are the independent event production team behind pop-up cinemas in locations including Victoria Baths, Hathersage lido, and the top of a car park in Sheffield.
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With seven years of pop-up events under their belts, they’ve grown a small team of experts who work tirelessly to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
They’ve been running pop-up cinemas in the Peak Cavern since 2017.
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The Village Screen will be back at the Peak Cavern between Friday 18 and Sunday 20 November.
Tickets are priced at £23 for an adult, £21 for a concession (student or senior) and £19 for a child (under 16). £76 Family tickets are available for some screenings (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult +3 children)
A small amount of Early Bird tickets are available for each event, priced at £20 (for an adult or concession).
Thursday 27 October – Scream (1996), doors at 6pm, film at 8pm Friday 28 October – Ghostbusters (1984), doors at 6pm, film at 8pm Saturday 29 October – The Dark Knight, doors at 5.30pm, film at 7.30pm Sunday 30 October – Hocus Pocus, doors at 2.30pm, film at 4pm Sunday 30 October – The Lost Boys doors at 6.45pm, film at 8.45pm Monday 31 October – Poltergeist, doors at 6pm, film at 8pm
Friday 18 November – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, doors at 5.30pm, film at 7.30pm Saturday 19 November – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, doors at 5.30pm, film at 7.30pm Sunday 20 November – The Goonies, doors at 2.20pm, film at 3:50pm Sunday 20 November – The Lost Boys doors at 7.00pm, film at 8.50pm
Featured image: Nathan Dainty @itsnate.uk
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A Horrible Histories Christmas-themed stage show is happening in Manchester this month
Emily Sergeant
You can discover the story of how Christmas came to be what it is today in a new Horrible Histories stage show in Manchester later this month.
With the festive season officially upon us, temperatures dropping by the day, and Christmas soon to be here before we know it, parents and guardians who are keen to keep the kids entertained but still educated while schools are out can grab tickets to a special Christmas-themed Horrible Histories stage show.
Heading out on a UK tour and stopping off at The Bridgewater Hall here in Manchester in a couple of weeks time, the impressive stage show is described as a festive celebration in the most “wonderful, funny, and moving way you’ll ever see”.
A Horrible Histories Christmas-themed stage show is happening in Manchester / Credit: Horrible Histories
For many of us, when we think of Christmas, the magic of family, joy, goodwill, presents, and more usually come to mind, but how about Oliver Cromwell? Or even Henry VIII?
When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young courageous boy to save the day – but can he rescue Christmas? From Victorian villains, to medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, you can join the Horrible Histories presents cast on a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas.
You’ll be in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII ,and St Nicholas as they all join forces to save the festive season.
You can go on a festive tour of the Coronation Street set this Christmas
Emily Sergeant
One of TV’s most famous streets has had itself a festive makeover, and fans can hear the stories of Christmas past on a behind-the-scenes tours.
In case you missed it, the ever-popular Coronation Street: The Tourreturned back in March after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s been giving fans of the iconic Manchester-based soap – which has recently celebrated 60 years on air – the chance to discover the hidden world that lies behind the camera at the external sets at MediaCityUK in Salford once again.
The 90-minute tours let you follow in the footsteps of all your favourite characters, and give you the chance to walk around the famous sets of the Rovers Return, Roys Rolls, Underworld, The Kabin, and so much more.
Tour guides are also known for sharing secrets of the show as they take you round the set too.
But now, with the festive season officially upon us, and Christmas soon to be here before we know it, Coronation Street has been turned into “the ultimate festive experience” for the all new behind-the-scenes tour – Christmas on the Cobbles.
You can go on a festive tour of the Coronation Street set this Christmas / Credit: Coronation Street: The Tour
This is your chance to experience the nation’s most famous street like never before.
Organisers are encouraging fans of the iconic soap to wrap up warm as they head out on an expert tour Coronation Street “dressed in its finest festive grandeur” to hear stories of Christmas past and spread yuletide cheer.
There’ll be carol singers dotted around the street’s famous sites, and festive treats like mince pies and gingerbread lattes to feast on.
This is your chance to experience the nation’s most famous street like never before / Credit: Coronation Street: The Tour
The whole street will be festooned with lights and Christmas decorations
Christmas on the Cobbles Tours are running on selected dates this month up until 31 December, with tickets setting you back £28 for adults, £25.50 for under 16s, and £80 for families.
Daisy Jackson -
24th October 2022 
