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Your Guide to Halloween in the City

Boo! Did we scare you? Halloween is creeping into Manchester once again, and the city is pulling out all the stops. On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025, families and monster hunters alike can enjoy a host of free, spine-tingling events across Manchester city centre. From roaming monster…

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Black History Month in Greater Manchester

Black History Month takes place this October, offering a chance to celebrate the achievements, history, and culture of Black communities across the country. Since its first recognition in the UK in 1987, it has become a vital moment in the calendar to champion diversity, inclusion, and equality. The…

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History of Tourism in Manchester

World Tourism Day, celebrated this year on the 27th of September, is a great reminder of how tourism can shape and inspire a city. For nearly two thousand years, people have been drawn to Manchester. What began as a Roman fort grew into the world’s first industrial city, and today it thrives as a…

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A weekend of beauty is heading to Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale is the ultimate destination for shopping in Manchester's City Centre. Offering visitors over 200 stores from high-street favourites to irresistible places to eat. This weekend they are treating visitors to a weekend of feel-good beauty. Treat yourself to expert tips, interactive…

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What's On in Rochdale This September

From the laughs of the Rochdale Comedy Festival later this month to uncovering hidden gems during Heritage Open Days 2025 – plus a packed programme at Rochdale Town Hall – there’s so much happening in Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture this September. Just last week, Rochdale was transformed into…

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