Halloween is in full swing, and Warrington is letting us know with their latest spooky trail around an already well-loved lakeside location.
Partridge Lakes Fishery is embracing all things spooky this October.
There’ll be two wicked walks to make the most of, with the ‘Main Trail’ suitable for all ages and a ‘Terror Trail’ for anyone 14 and above.
The light-hearted ‘Main Trail’ lets you boogie with the ghoulies and take your time through the mystical forest with witches, skeletons, and spiders on a very magical family-friendly adventure, while the ‘Terror Trail’ features live actors lurking in the trees and greenery of the fishery.
From 7pm, this wailing walk is only available to over 18s, because this isn’t just any scary stroll, it’s a prison-themed event and follows the fictional story of some dangerous inmates who were buried in the murky waters by the officers who were in charge.
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Younger guests who are after a chance to get their socks scared off have to be 14 and above, with a one-hour time slot from 6pm to 7pm every evening reserved especially for those terrifying teens.
An enchanting Halloween lakeside trail is coming to Cheshire this spooky season / Credit: Supplied
The trails end with some delicious tasty treats to settle your stomach after being scared silly, as refreshments are necessary after all that frightening wandering, and with food options like the aptly named ‘Halloumination’, guests are in for a delight.
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Drinks are also shaping up nicely, with some autumnal goodness added to your usual go-to tipples.
The Halloween Lakeside Trail is now lighting up Partridge Lakes Fishery in Warrington / Credit: Supplied
Walkers are greeted with an array of choices, from warm apple cider, and pumpkin spice lattes, to a winter’s night favourite, mulled wine, for those ready to start Christmas early, and if your heart rate is still racing, you can comfort your soul with a moment of relaxation round the firepit, roast marshmallows, and tuck into that utterly-irresistible gooeyness while gaining back your pride.
From 11 October to 1 November this year, you can make the most of this two-part attraction, with the event spanning almost a month.
Tickets for the Halloween Lakeside Trail at Partridge Lakes Fishery in Warrington are on sale here.
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Major pop star crowns humble rice and three cafe as ‘Jewel of Manchester’ ahead of sold-out gig
Thomas Melia
A beloved city centre takeaway has been given the title of ‘Jewel of Manchester’ by chart-topping UK singer Sam Smith.
Known for hits like ‘Stay With Me’, ‘I’m Not The Only One’ and more recently ‘Unholy’, UK pop-ballad act Sam Smith also likes to drop a food review every once in a while.
Currently on the road with a run of shows in Manchester and London for their ‘To Be Free’ live shows, Sam Smith is stopping off at some of our city’s much-loved spots.
On their food-reviewing account titled ‘Sam Served’, where they adopt the aptly-fitting nickname ‘Ham Smith’, Sam has visited restaurants across the globe – and most recently turned their attention to Manchester’s own This & That.
Smith decided to pop in and grab a cheeky rice and three from long-standing backstreet food business This & That, and it certainly went down a treat.
After sampling their amazing selection of meat, vegetable and vegan curries, the musician crowned this family-run Indian takeaway a ‘Jewel of Manchester’.
The hitmaker described this Northern Quarter Indian eatery as ‘Everything food should be’ and definitely enjoyed all the curries on offer ‘leaving belly and heart full’.
This & That prides itself on affordable and comforting food with its ‘Rice and Three Curries’ starting from just £6 – not bad for a city centre foodie spot.
Sam has racked up an impressive 490k followers via their ‘Sam Served’ profile, with famous faces like Lily Allen, Denise Welch and CMAT all wanting to know the superstar’s foodie thoughts.
After enjoying a curry or three, Sam Smith also made sure to feed their soul to by venturing down to Afflecks and getting lost in the music at Mars Tapes.
Recognised as one of the UK’s only cassette and tape shops, Mars Tapes lets you flick through their crates of physical media and even preview tracks before you buy with its dedicated listening areas.
It’s safe to say that Smith has ‘Latched’ onto Manchester’s independent business scene and we’re here for it.
The London-born artist has just released their latest album Hazel Eyes and is currently amid a UK residency tour with two dates in Manchester’s Albert Hall and eight shows set for London Coliseum.
Manchester’s biggest comedy festival returns this week and you can STILL get tickets
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s most popular comedy festival is back this week, and there’s still time to get tickets if you’re up for a laugh.
That’s right – Laughterama is back in Manchester from today (2 September), and will once again be taking over the iconic Castlefield Bowl in the heart of the city centre for five days of fun.
Thousands of comedy lovers attend Laughterama each year to enjoy countless sell-out stand-up sets, and this year will be no different, as festivalgoers are in for an ‘explosive series of shows‘ from some of the hottest names on the comedy circuit.
Jack Dee, Nick Mohammed, Sara Pascoe, Fern Brady, and Chris McCausland are just some of the famous names on this year’s jam-packed lineup.
They’ll be joined by other big names like Michelle De Swarte, Stewart Lee, Nina Conti, Ivo Graham, Ellis James, and Harriett Kemsley when they all take to the Castlefield Bowl stage over the five-day festival from Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 September.
Some of the other names you can expect are BAFTA nominee Rose Matafeo, stand-up marvel Sarah Keyworth, Plebs and Friday Night Dinner star Tom Rosenthal, and podcast hero John Robbins.
It wouldn’t be Laughterama without some newcomers and breakthrough stars, of course, and on the lineup this year are viral sensation Vittorio Angelone, fast-rising talents Kiran Saggu and Jen Nolan, and BBC New Comedy Award finalist Evaldas Karosas.
Laughterama returns to Manchester later this week, and you still / Credit: Matt Eachus | Supplied
And aside from the comedy, as always, you can expect the very-best eats from Manchester’s street food scene will also be on site to tuck into, as well as an exciting selection of bars serving signature beers, cocktails, and more.
Laughterama 2026 is landing at Castlefield Bowl this week from Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 September, with tickets now on sale at £29 per person.
Thomas Melia -
8th October 2024 
