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Treehouse Manchester Celebrates New Opening

Image Credit: Simon Brown Treehouse Hotel Manchester has opened this week, marking the arrival of the second UK property in the Treehouse Hotels portfolio, part of Starwood Hotels collection. The hotel opens with 200 treehouse-inspired guest rooms including three accessible rooms, and more rooms…

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Hawsmoor Manchester Celebrates 10th anniversary

Hawksmoor Manchester celebrates a roundy birthday this year, turning 10 on March 5th. And hasn’t it been quite the decade? 10 years since Hawksmoor opened their very first place outside of London, hopeful of building a home in a handsome former Victorian courthouse in Deansgate, and now celebrating…

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5 Reasons to attend the Manchester Film Festival 2025

The Manchester Film Festival takes place from the 14th until the 23rd March 2025 across various venues in the city including HOME and Odeon Great Northern. Here are 5 great reasons why you should buy tickets: 1. Watch films ahead of general public release The films shown at the Manchester film…

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What's on at the Trafford Centre this Spring

We visited the Trafford Centre's Eastern Gardens, featuring a curated selection of Manchester's finest independent restaurants. This newly renovated dining destination in the Upper Orient showcases local culinary talent, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern aesthetics. Highlights of the…

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5 reasons to attend SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF this summer

One of 2025’s most hotly anticipated events is coming to Manchester this summer. Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Old Trafford on Sunday 15 June with one of the best-ever line-ups. Perfect timing for Father's Day! The atmosphere in the theatre of dreams is going to be electric! Tickets start from…

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Upcoming Events in MediaCity & The Quays

Located on the historic Manchester Ship Canal, MediaCity and The Quays are bursting with things to see and do. This spring and summer, the area is packed with unmissable events—from immersive exhibitions and live performances to outdoor screenings and major sporting moments. With so much happening…

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