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Bottomless Prosecco at The Lowry

Celebrate the month of May at Pier Eight Restaurant at The Lowry with their bottomless prosecco offer. The bottomless prosecco offer is avaliable exclusively Thursday, Friday & Saturdays from 8pm onwards for diners who purchase a 3 course meal off the A La Carte menu. Pier Eight's seasonal menu…

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Historic Manchester site to re-open this Spring

The historic Mayfield site in Manchester city centre will open to the public next month for the first time in more than 30 years – as a unique street-food destination and workspace with a small community garden. The Mayfield Development Partnership – a joint venture between Manchester City Council…

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Top 5 South East Asian Eats

Masterchef finalist, owner of The Hungry Gecko, and author of Vegan Street Food Jackie Kearney shares her top South East Asian Eats. Tampopo. Image by @thehungrygecko Tampopo Manchester favourite Tampopo is still going strong in Albert Square, although may now be overshadowed by its funky…

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Top 5 Walks in Bolton

Towers and Turrets The Last Drop Village complex of hotel, restaurant and shops stands high above Bolton on the edge of hills and makes an excellent starting point for this scenic walk. You'll navigate towers and turrets, passing through woods to the attractive village of Chapeltown. Explore the…

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Top 5 walks in Bury

Burrs Country Park Peel Tower and Holcombe Hill The views from the top of the Peel Tower are worth the hike up the hill. Climb the 148 steps and be rewarded with incredible views of Ramsbottom and the surrounding area. On a clear day, it’s even possible to see as far as Manchester, Cheshire and…

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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre re-launches!

Channel your inner ninja and prepare to be wowed as the UK’s only LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, at intu Trafford Centre Manchester which has now re-launched with its brand new LEGO® Ninjago™ City Adventure play feature – a UK exclusive! The new-look LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre has received a £1million…

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