One of the most unique outdoor cinema experiences is returning to Cheshire countryside for a one-off screening of a classic film favourite.
The 400-acre Alderley Park is known for being a place where world-leading science, innovation, and stylish living come all come together, but on 3 September, it will be turned into a cinema under the stars and will be showing a very-special screening of the 80s cult classic film, Back to The Future.
Cinema Under the Stars – in partnership with Alfresco Film Company – will give film fans the chance to enjoy a night of nostalgia with a timeless movie classic in a unique setting as the sun goes down.
Back to The Future was highest-grossing film of 1985 and a cultural phenomenon, and you can expect to travel back in time as you follow the adventures of Marty McFly on what promises to be an entertaining as the iconic sci-fi comedy is projected onto a huge 20ft outdoor screen.
There will be an option to purchase a premium ticket including a deck chair, but you can also bring your own blankets and chairs, and warmer layers are also advised for when the temperature drops.
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Cinema Under the Stars is back at Alderley Park / Credit: Jody Hartley (via Bruntwood SciTech)
Food and drink will be available to purchase on the night too, but you can also take your own snacks and refreshments too.
Speaking ahead of the return of Cinema Under the Stars, Sam Darby – Head of Development at Bruntwood SciTech – said: “We are delighted that Cinema Under the Stars is returning to Alderley Park as it’s the perfect opportunity to bring our customers, residents, and the wider Cheshire community together to enjoy one of the most beloved films of all time in the beautiful surroundings of the Park.”
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Never been to Alderley Park?
It’s basically a life, science, and tech campus that’s home to a range of workspaces for over 250 forward-thinking companies, and it’s the brainchild Bruntwood SciTech – a joint venture between property company Bruntwood, and Legal & General.
Tickets to Cinema Under the Stars will set you back £12 per adult, £8 for concessions, and £16 for cinema tickets plus a deckchair – with all tickets subject to a booking free.
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Doors open from 6:30pm for food and drink, and the film will begin at 8:15pm.
Parking is available on site and free of charge for the evening.
Featured Image – Phil Tragen(via Bruntwood SciTech)
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Tickets go on sale for massively popular pumpkin festival near Greater Manchester this autumn
Emily Sergeant
Tickets for one of the North West’s most popular pumpkin festivals with thousands of pumpkins to pick have now officially gone on sale.
We know it’s still technically summer and the sun is still shining, but in just over a month’s time, Kenyon Hall Farm’s popular Pumpkin Festival will be back up and running for 2026.
This is an ideal autumnal activity for when the leaves start turning golden, and is always popular with families every year.
Think fields full of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, where you can grab yourself a wheelbarrow and get searching for your perfect gourd – whether it’s a classic round orange one, or a weird and wonderful wonky one.
Kenyon Hall Farm’s popular Pumpkin Festival will be back from next month / Credit: The Manc Group | Concetta Huffa (via Unsplash)
As well as the pumpkin picking itself, Kenyon Hall Farm also has loads of photo opportunities dotted around, like a house built of pumpkins, a giant throne, a vintage tractor, a love heart frame, and even a Hollywood sign-style sign screaming ‘PUMPKINS’ as you enter.
This year, the owners are also teasing some brand-new displays for 2026, so stay tuned for what’s in store.
While you’re at the farm, you can also browse a pop-up market packed with autumnal treats, including more pumpkins, novelty homewares, and seasonal goodies, and then head on into the gorgeous on-site cafe for some pumpkin-inspired specials like spiced lattes, scones, and soup.
What could be more a perfect autumn activity than rummaging around in a field picking your perfect pumpkin with your pals?
Kenyon Hall Farm’s Pumpkin Festival officially returns from Saturday 26 September, and tickets are now on sale at £3.95 each, so make sure to book yours soon as they’re already selling fast.
Tame Impala announces another HUGE Manchester gig after chart-topping success
Emily Sergeant
Tame Impala has announced another UK and EU tour in 2027 to celebrate recent chart-topping success.
Following sold-out runs across the globe in 2025 and 2026 – including here in Manchester – and currently in the midst of a North American arena tour, Tame Impala has announced a new run of dates for next year – with a mix of headline and festival appearances.
The announcement arrives as Kevin Parker – better known by his project name, Tame Impala – continues an extraordinary run with his latest studio album Deadbeat, released last year.
On Deadbeat, Parker aimed to sculpt a collection of ‘wickedly potent’ club-psych explorations as a vehicle for some of his most direct, ear-wormy songwriting to date.
Tame Impala has announced another huge Manchester gig after chart-topping success / Credit: Julian Klincewicz (Supplied)
After recently being featured in the new Marvel film, Spiderman: Brand New Day, the lead single from the album, ‘Loser’, has just hit number one on the Global Spotify chart.
Not only that, but the remix of the hit song ‘Dracula’, featuring JENNIE, also remains in the top 10 on various global charts, and the original version has also nominated for Best Alternative at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Critics described this most recent run of gigs as ‘one of the best live shows of the year’, so it only makes sense that he’d be back for more.
Kicking off on 28 May 2027 in here in Manchester, Tame Impala will be taking to the Co-op Live stage once again, before heading down to the capital for two nights at The O2 on 1 and 2 June, and then popping over to Paris, Rotterdam, and Cologne to.
Wet Leg will open all headlining dates next year, including here in Manchester.
Tickets go on sale this week, with Co-op Member Presale kicking off at 9am on Wednesday (26 August), followed by General Sale also at 9am on Friday (28 August).
Emily Sergeant -
24th June 2022 
