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The best things to do in Greater Manchester this week | 5 – 11 June 2023
Emily Sergeant
Another new month is here, and so is the first taste of what’s set to be a Greater Manchester summer filled with fun.
The sun has been shining bright in the region over the last few weeks, and we’ve got an events calendar thats jam-packed full of festivals, family-friendly activities, Spring fairs, museum exhibitions, immersive experiences, and so much more to get stuck into now June is here.
Once again, we’ve cherry-picked a few of the best bits for another edition of our ‘what’s on‘ guide this week, so here’s our top picks.
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La Clique
Depot Mayfield
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Monday 5 June – onwards
A huge circus tent has been installed onto the roof of Depot Mayfield in Manchester, as the world-leading cabaret La Clique is in town.
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The trailblazing show is visiting the city for a limited six-week run, featuring the best circus and cabaret acts in the world.
Presented by live entertainment company Underbelly, La Clique is wowing audiences with its genre-defining cabaret show, and for its Manchester stint, performers will include tension strap artist LJ Marles, singer Chastity Belt, aerial contortion artist Miranda Menzies, comedy and stunt performer Sam Goodburn, and more.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
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Totally Jurassic
Walkden
Monday 5 June – onwards
A new Jurassic-themed trail has opened in Greater Manchester, and you can go back in time to when “dinosaurs ruled Earth”.
Described as being “an immersive dino experience” where families can walk among huge static dinosaur models, all while learning lots of fun facts and snapping photos along the way, Totally Jurassic has now opened in Walkden town centre, and tickets are available from as little as £5 per person.
It’s the latest pop-up family attraction by Totally Roarsome – which is one of the North West’s best-loved immersive events companies.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
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Into The Night
Chester Zoo
Monday 5 June – onwards
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Chester Zoo is bringing its ‘after hours’ events back this summer after they proved so popular last year.
Giving visitors the chance to explore the UK’s biggest charity zoo “like never before”, the Into The Night series was launched to massive success in 2022, and offered unlimited access to animal habitats, indoor areas, and restaurants after hours for the first time ever.
And this summer, it’s back for animal lovers who missed out.
With tickets now on sale from as little as £10, Chester Zoo is inviting people to discover the zoo as the sun goes down with thrilling live entertainment, special guest appearances, and delicious food and drink.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
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Fancy trying out some new bars, and restaurants that have opened in Greater Manchester this month?
Summer is here, al fresco dining is on the cards, and it seems like the suburbs are having a moment again, as Urmston has not one but two exciting new openings to shout about, and Withington has just welcomed Almost Famous into its neighbourhood, as Manchester’s original dirty burger bar takes over the short-lived Libertine site.
Elsewhere, Gordon Ramsay moves into town with his Lucky Cat restaurant moving into the former Jamie’s Italian site at the top of King Street.
We think you’ll agree there’s a lot to look forward to now that June’s here, so if you’re looking for somewhere to grab a bite this week, we’ve rounded up some of the best new openings to try.
You can read our list here.
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Stephen Hawking at Work
Science and Industry Museum
Monday 5 June – onwards
Mancs now now get up close to rare personal items of Stephen Hawking’s in a new exhibition that’s now opened down at the Science and Industry Museum.
Stephen Hawking at Work explores the remarkable life of a world-renowned scientist, who passed away in 2018 – with significant objects from his office giving an insight into his life as a scientist, science communicator, and as a person who lived with motor neurone disease.
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Highlights include a rare copy of his PhD thesis, and a wager he made with his peers about whether things that fall into a black hole are lost forever, while there’s also a ‘time traveller’ party invitation that he sent to his peers after the party had taken place, to prove that time travel to the past is impossible.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
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Walkies at Bridgewater
RHS Garden Bridgewater
Monday 5 June
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RHS Garden Bridgewater is back hosting another one of its ‘Walkies at Bridgewater’ evenings by popular demand this Monday, and it means dogs owners can take a stroll around the picturesque gardens with their canine companions when the Worsley-based park opens up its grounds from 4pm–7pm.
With the sun set to shine, RHS says the special event is the perfect time to explore the horticultural delights of the season with your four-legged friend.
Find out more here.
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Spring Escape
Trafford Centre
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Monday 5 June – onwards
A giant outdoor funfair full of vintage fairground rides and a circus is back at the Trafford Centre.
After several hugely-successful runs in both 2021 and 2022, the UK’s third largest shopping centre’s outdoor space has “sprung to life” once again, and is back with a whole host of thrilling rides, a glittering circus, and lots of delicious treats for the whole family to enjoy.
Spring Escape has popped up outside the Great Hall, and tickets are now available to buy for the wide range of events on offer.
Find out more here.
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Festival of Libraries 2023
Greater Manchester
Wednesday 7 – Sunday 11 June
Festival of Libraries is back this week.
Known for being a worthy celebration of the role that Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries play in wellbeing, culture, creativity and more, Festival of Libraries is back for its third year and is set to host a wide range of activities at internationally-renowned institutions such as Central Library, Chetham’s Library, The Portico Library, John Rylands Library, and so many more.
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There’ll be live music, library exchanges, dance and theatre, poetry commissions, a writing trail, family-friendly activities that are all FREE to take part in.
Find out more here.
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Sour Sesh 2
GRUB
Thursday 8 June
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Manchester’s largest street food fair, GRUB, is hosting its second Sour Sesh of the year to kick off summer this week, and it’s giving beer lovers the chance be introduced to a range of sour beers from a wide range of local breweries.
Pastore Brewing & Blending, Kirkstall Brewery, Runaway Brewery, Left Handed Giant Brewing, North Brewing Co, Pomona Island Brewery, and Neon Raptor Brewing Co are just some of the breweries you can expect to taste beers by.
Find out more and grab tickets from £7 here.
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Open Kitchen Wine Club – Chips, Dips & Sips
Open Kitchen
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Friday 9 June
Open Kitchen is hosting its second sustainable Wine Club night, and taking inspiration from a crowd favourite from last year, this one’s called ‘Chip, Dips & Sips’.
The Leftbank cafe / restaurant will serve a number of chef-made crisps and dips, along with other delicious nibbles that are made specifically to pair well with each of the curated wines, and you’ll also get to learn about how the selection of ethical wines are unique from the standard.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
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Champions League Final 2023
4TheFans
Saturday 10 June
Fancy soaking up the atmosphere and watching the Champions League final surrounded by thousands of other football fans?
Well, there’s a massive fan park coming to Manchester that’ll let you do just that.
As Manchester City set their eyes firmly on what would be a historic treble title-winning season, the Sky Blues have a showdown against Inter Milan in the final of European football’s flagship tournament to get past first – and the UK’s leading sporting fanpark brand, 4TheFans, is inviting fans to catch all the action live at a huge Champions League-dedicated indoor and outdoor fan park.
Find out more here.
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Parklife 2023
Heaton Park
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 June
Parklife returns for 2023 this weekend.
Having taken place at Heaton Park since 2013, when it outgrew its original home in Platt Fields Park, this year’s event will take place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June, and features an absolutely packed lineup of huge local and global names like indie favourites The 1975, Manchester rapper Aitch, in-demand producer and DJ Fred Again.., and legends The Prodigy, alongside so many more.
The massive party is attended by some 80,000 people each day, and is one of the biggest events in Manchester’s cultural calendar.
You can find out everything you need to know about Parklife 2023 here.
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The Coronation Street Experience
ITV Studios
Sunday 11 June – onwards
A brand-new Coronation Street Experience is opening this weekend, and it’s giving fans access to areas they previously haven’t been able to before.
The Coronation Street Tour is known for giving people the chance to discover the hidden world that lies behind the camera at the external sets at MediaCityUK in Salford, and now, the already award-winning experience is about to get even better as the new exhibition is set to extend the current 90-minute tour and make it even more “immersive” for fans.
You’ll get the opportunity to see Dierdre’s famous glasses up close, take a seat in Roy’s Rolls, or even stand behind the bar at The Rovers.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
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Soccer Aid 2023
Old Trafford
Sunday 11 June
One of the most popular charity football events in the world is back in Manchester this weekend.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Old Trafford on Sunday 11 June, with Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott captaining the England team, and iconic world champion sprinter, Usain Bolt, serving as captain for the World XI FC team.
Jack Wilshere, Joel Corry, Bugzy Malone, Karen Carney, Gary Cahill, Sir Mo Farah, Paddy McGuinness, Vicky McClure, Tom Grennan, Lee Mack, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes are just some of the other big names lacing up their boots.
Find out more and grab last-minute tickets here.
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All the June Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023
Georgina Pellant
There are a surprising number of places doing some big 50% off deals in Manchester this month, and we’re so here for it.
From half-price brunches, tapas and burgers to meal deals under a tenner and set menus for less than £30, use these offers to save a pretty penny and support your favourite local restaurants and bars at the same time.
Keep reading to discover the best dining deals in Manchester this June.
50% off food and drink – Manchester June dining deals
Almost Famous
What is it: Manchester’s original dirty burger bar, now available in the suburbs after recently opening a new site in Withington.
The offer: £5 burgers.
T&Cs: Available at all sites until 4 June. Phoenix, Triple Nom, Famous, Juicy Double and Liberty Island burgers are all included.
The Blues Kitchen
What is it:
The offer: 90 minutes of bottomless buffalo or Korean wings for £12.
T&Cs: Available every Sunday between 12-6pm.
Corbieres
What is it:
The offer: Free pizza with every drink.
T&Cs: This applies when you follow the bar on Instagram. Available Tuesday to Friday from 4.30-7.30pm.
The Daisy
What is it:
The offer: £1.50 oysters and various drinks offers including £20 martini carafes.
T&Cs: Available from 4-7pm, first Friday of the month only.
The Drop
What is it:
The offer: Two for the price of one on big plates and boxes.
T&Cs: Available every Tuesday. Prebooking and purchase of one small plate are required to get the deal.
Elnecot
What is it:
The offer: Complimentary bar snacks when you order a drink from the Aperitivo list.
T&Cs: Available Monday to Thursday, 4-6.30pm.
Firefly
What is it:
The offer: 50% off.
T&Cs: Applies to Firefly’s new Dawn menu. Available all day throughout June on Wednesdays and Sundays, from 12-5pm Thursdays and Fridays.
Read more: You can get half-price fish and chips for just £3.49 at all Morrisons cafes today
La Bandera
What is it: Authentic and established Spanish tapas and paella restaurant in Manchester city centre.
The offer: 50% off tapas.
T&Cs: Available all day Mondays and Tuesdays throughout June. Maximum six people per table. Pre book quoting MF50OFF to get the discount.
This Godless Place
What is it: A cosy and intimate restaurant in Stockport’s old town serving tacos, mac ‘n’ cheese, grilled cheese, and burgers.
The offer: 50% off
T&Cs: Available all day Thursday throughout June.
Pen and Pencil
What is it:
The offer: 50% off.
T&Cs: Available every Monday in June when you pre-book.
Tampopo
What is it:
The offer: 50% off brunch.
T&Cs: Available every day from 10.30am to midday, throughout June.
The New Cross
What is it:
The offer: Kebab and a pint for £10.
T&Cs: Available 4-7pm Thursday and Friday, walk-ins only.
Trof
What is it: Venue with a dedicated bourbon bar, gigs, open-mic nights and quizzes, plus food from breakfast on.
The offer: 50% off food.
T&Cs: Available all day on Tuesdays throughout June when you pre-book.
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The Alan
What is it:
The offer: Four dishes for £25.
T&Cs: Available seven days a week between 12-4pm and 5-6pm. Applies to selected dishes only.
Asha’s
What is it:
The offer: Three courses for £23.95 with a glass of complimentary Indian lager.
T&Cs: Available every Friday in June between 1-5pm.
Bab
What is it:
The offer: Two courses for £18.95.
T&Cs: Available all day Sunday to Thursday.
Banyan
What is it:
The offer: 2 breakfast dishes for £12.
T&Cs: Available everyday until 12 noon throughout June.
Read more: A huge free festival is coming to Kampus with frozen margaritas and canal-side pizza
Block Steak Shop at Canvas
What is it:
The offer: Two mains with wine for £25.
T&Cs: Available Wednesdays only throughout June. Walk-ins only.
Cibo
What is it:
The offer: Three courses for £19.99.
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Friday between 5-7pm.
Cottonopolis
What is it:
The offer: Two dishes and a side for £13.
T&Cs: Available on the express lunch menu, Monday – Friday 12-3pm.
Dokes Pizzeria
What is it: Prestwich pizza parlour from the Elnecot team specialising in the use of sustainable and seasonal British ingredients.
The offer: 30% off bottles of wine.
T&Cs: Available Wednesdays only when dining.
Double Zero
What is it: Beloved Chorlton Neapolitan pizzeria with a BYOB policy, described as ‘one of the best pizzas outside Napoli’
The offer: £7 off your bill when ordering on Deliveroo.
T&Cs: Available Monday to Thursday.
Edinburgh Castle
What is it:
The offer: Three courses for £35
T&Cs: Available Sundays throughout June.
El Gato Negro
What is it:
The offer: Three plates for £15.
T&Cs: Applies to lunch menu items only. Available Monday to Friday 12-4pm and all day Sunday.
Greens
What is it: One of Manchester’s longest-standing vegetarian restaurants from TV chef Simon Rimmer.
The offer: Three dishes for £15 on select plates.
T&Cs: Available Tuesday to Friday between 12-6pm in Sale only.
Habas
What is it: Middle Eastern-inspired underground restaurant on King Street from El Gato Negro chef-owner Simon Shaw.
The offer: Build your own lunch for £15, with a complimentary beer or soft drink.
T&Cs: Available Tuesday to Saturday between 12-5pm.
Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | June 2023
Hawksmoor
What is it:
The offer: Three courses for £29.
T&Cs: Available for reservations made Monday-Saturday until 6.30pm and all day Sunday.
Homage
What is it:
The offer: Five cheeses with matching wines for £30.
T&Cs: Available from 5pm Wednesday to Friday, as well as Friday and Saturday lunchtime.
Pie and Ale
What is it:
The offer: Any pie with a drink for £9.95 (house beer, wine or soft drink).
T&Cs: Available 12-3pm, Monday to Friday.
Pizza Express
What is it:
The offer: Classic pizza for £7.95.
T&Cs: Available all day Monday to Wednesday between 5 and 21 June.
Riva Blu
What is it:
The offer: Pizza for £10.
T&Cs: Available all day on Mondays throughout June.
Sud
What is it: Premier Southern Italian pasta kitchen formerly known as Sugo, with three sites in Greater Manchester.
The offer: Pasta, a side and a drink for £20.
T&Cs: Available Fridays only between 12-4pm.
Tattu
What is it:
The offer: Three dishes for £28.
T&Cs: Applies to the Moon Stand menu. Available 12-4.30pm Sunday to Friday and 12-2.45pm Saturdays throughout June.
The Real Greek
What is it:
The offer: Starter and main for £12.50.
T&Cs: Available on the Kali Orexi Menu throughout June.
TNQ Restaurant
What is it:
The offer: Three courses for £26.
T&Cs: Available 12-5.30pm from Monday to Saturday throughout June.
Volta
What is it: One of Manchester’s original small plates restaurants, found in the charming West Didsbury neighbourhood on Burton Road.
The offer: 8 to 11 dishes for £30 as part of the ‘Volta Experience’ sharing menu.
T&Cs: Available for a minimum of two people, all day every day throughout June.
Zouk
What is it:
The offer: Three courses for £25.
T&Cs: Available every day between 4-7pm throughout June.
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