Totally Roarsome has decided to extend its stay in Cheshire, and will now be running all throughout the Easter holidays.
For the past couple of years, Totally Roarsome has taken the region by storm and has become one of the North West’s most popular outdoor events, with visitors flocking from far and wide after it first opened following the initial lifting of lockdown restrictions in mid-2020, and returned after popular demand in 2021.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the attraction would be returning and had found a new home for 2022’s event at the picturesque Arley Hall in Cheshire.
And now, it’s sticking around for more and will be open throughout the entire Easter half term.
Unfamiliar with what Totally Roarsome is all about? Aimed at primary school children, and named as being one of the safest attractions for all the family in Greater Manchester, there will be more than 200 individual dinosaur and wildlife models making up the woodland trail this year.
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Families will be able to get up close to the raptors, brontosaurus, spinosaurus, triceratops, stegosaurus, and more.
Totally Roarsome’s new home for 2022 is Arley Hall in Cheshire / Credit: Totally Roarsome
It’s not all just about the dinosaurs though, as there’ll also be other creatures and animals to keep the prehistoric beasts company too, from sea creatures and unicorns, to aliens and farm animals, and so much more.
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Groups enter every 15 minutes to space people apart, with the trail said to take between an hour and an hour-and-a-half to complete, and the path being suitable for pushchairs and prams.
If the chance to see all sorts of creatures in the wild wasn’t exciting and educational enough as it is, on entry, visitors are given a quiz sheet that features different levels of questions aimed at different age groups, and the answers are on the fact boards as you make your way around.
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There’s also hundreds of photo opportunities too.
The popular event has taken the region by storm and has seen visitors flock from far and wide the past two years / Credit: Totally Roarsome
Having already been open for weekend visits in February and March, Totally Roarsome will now be open everyday throughout the Easter holidays from 2-24 April 2022, with tickets selling fast and now available to book online.
Tickets will set you back £8.95 each, with under 2’s going free and a £2.50 booking fee per transaction, and they must be booked in advance.
You can find out more information about Totally Roarsome and grab tickets here.
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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 -
1st April 2022 
