One of Greater Manchester’s most prestigious hotels is gearing up to host a series of “intimate” wine dinners throughout 2022.
The Lowry Hotel’sWine Dinner Series is set to give guests the chance to dine within the five-star surroundings of the hotel’s award-winning River Restaurant’s private dining room and enjoy some canapés and a five-course meal that has been expertly-prepared and paired with a range of world-class wines and champagnes.
Kicking off on 28 May, with tickets now available and setting you back £104 per person, this unmissable dining series is being hosted in collaboration with Pommery Champagne for the first event, and will continue with Château La Gordonne in June, followed by a gin dinner with the North West-based distillery, Four Sis4ers, in October.
Fancy grabbing tickets to the first event of the series?
You’ll be treated to five courses, accompanied by five unique drink pairings.
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The Lowry Hotel’s Wine Dinner Series will give guests the chance to dine within the five-star surroundings / Credit: The Lowry Hotel
To start with, guests will be greeted with a glass of Pommery Brut Royal – a beautifully-balanced champagne, with hints of brioche and honey – paired delicately with canapes, including beef fillet tartare with wasabi and cured egg yolk on a toasted brioche, and chucked bay oysters with compressed apple and cucumber granita.
Next up is teriyaki-cured salmon with horseradish crispbread and white rice, and a potato and mussel espuma mousse, that’s paired with Pommery Blanc de Blancs – a champagne crafted from a selection of chardonnay grapes.
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On the menu for the main course is lamb fillet wellington, which will be paired with Rare Vineyard Pinot Noir – which is described as “an inviting wine” that’s made from Pinot Noir grapes.
Then, for the desert course, a rhubarb tart with goat’s milk sorbet, which will be paired with Pommery Brut Rose – a blend of rosé and Pinot Noir, with a pale pink finesse overlaid with a hint of red berries – and finally, to finish, guests will be able to taste a Late Bottled Vintage Port, which will be served with Lancashire bomb cheddar, alongside an iconic traditional Greater Manchester sweet treat, Eccles cake.
There’ll be a five-course meal expertly-prepared and paired with a range of world-class wines and champagnes / Credit: The Lowry Hotel
The first event in the The Lowry Hotel Wine Dinner Series on Saturday 28 May will start at 7pm in the hotel’s library for arrival drinks and canapés, followed by dinner at 8pm in the River Restaurant’s private dining room.
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Details of future events are to be announced throughout the year, so keep your eyes peeled.
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.