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My WeekendNotes - 49
Spotlight
The BBC Red Carpet Cinema Tour
The BBC has announced that it will be touring the North of England in the lead up to 2017, with a string of red-carpet p... [
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20/12/2016 - 01/01/2017
Cinema
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Television
Top New Year's Eve Parties in Manchester for 2016
If you're trying to decide where to see in the New Year in Manchester, you're simply spoilt for choice. Whether you ... [
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31/12/2016
Food and Wine
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New Years Eve
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Nightlife
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Restaurants
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Lists
The Arcade Club, Bury
Whether you are after a fun a way to spend a rainy afternoon, want to re-visit some of your favourite arcade game, or in... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Games
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Rainy Day
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Teenagers
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Vintage and Retro
North Manchester
Family Christmas Traditions
I love Christmas movies with a heart, the kind that makes you feel all fuzzy, but Christmas just doesn't feel like tha... [
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Christmas
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Lists
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford
We're blessed in the UK to have free admission to lots of museums, thanks to government funding as part of the free admi... [
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Family
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Free
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Kids
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Museums
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Rainy Day
Near Manchester
Greenwood Family Park (Gelli Gyffwrdd)
On a recent family holiday to North Wales, I had the chance to revisit one of my favourite family days out. The kids... [
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Theme Parks
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Nature
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Kids
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Family
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Environment
Funny Looking Kids
Always on the look-out for something different to do with the kids, I stumbled upon Funny Looking Kids, which are comedy... [
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16/06/2019
Comedy
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Kids
Near Manchester
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North West England
The Wizard of Oz at St Helens' Theatre Royal
Regal Entertainment's pantomimes always go down well with families in St Helens, combining the traditional pantomime for... [
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06/04/2018 - 22/04/2019
Family
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Fun for Children
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School Holidays
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Theatre
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Theatre Reviews
Near Manchester
Ordsall Hall
I have lived close to Ordsall Hall for decades, but have only just recently discovered this hidden gem, which can be fou... [
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Kids
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Museums
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Rainy Day
Central Manchester
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Near Manchester
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North West England
A Day Out at Cockfields Farm
It wasn't the nicest of days, but I had promised the kids a visit to Cockfields Farm, and never one to break a promise (... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Family
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Farms
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Fun for Children
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Pets
East Manchester
A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons and Other Creatures
For fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Schleffler's popular tales like the Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man, ther... [
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01/02/2019 - 01/02/2012
Cheap
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Exhibitions
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Family
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Rainy Day
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School Holidays
Hulme
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South Manchester
National Trust Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts
Each year, the National Trust's Cadbury Egg hunts prove extremely popular with parents and children everywhere, and righ... [
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19/04/2019 - 22/04/2019
Easter
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Nature
Near Manchester
Knowsley Safari Park
If you are looking for ways to entertain the kids during the school holidays, a visit to Knowsley Safari Park is a must.... [
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Adventure
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Animals and Wildlife
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Zoos
Near Manchester
The Valentine's Movie Experience in Manchester
If you're wondering how to treat your loved one this Valentine's Day, why not ditch the predictable dinner for two? Inst... [
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13/02/2019 - 17/02/2019
Cinema
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Romantic
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Street Food
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Unusual Events
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Valentines Day
Central Manchester
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City Centre
Family Festivals Near Manchester 2019
If you are lucky enough to live in or close to Manchester, there are all kinds of exciting events and festivals lined up... [
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Family
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Festivals
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Lists
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Music
Central Manchester
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Cheetham Hill
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City Centre
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Near Manchester
Walking with The Snowman Art Sculpture Trail
Christmas holidays are nearly upon us, and if you're wondering what to do with the kids when they're climbing the walls ... [
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22/11/2018 - 06/01/2019
Christmas
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Family
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Free
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Kids
Near Manchester
Lightwaves 2018
As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, you might be tempted to stay in where it is warm and cosy. By all mea... [
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07/12/2018 - 16/12/2018
Fun for Children
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Free
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Family
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Exhibitions
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Art
North West England
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Near Manchester
Alnwick Castle
British Harry Potter fans will no doubt have heard of Universal Studios, where you can wander down Diagon Alley and enjo... [
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Castles
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Family
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Kids
Pippin at Hope Mill Theatre - Review
Hidden down a backstreet in Ancoats, you would be forgiven for having not yet discovered Manchester's Hope Mill Thea... [
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25/08/2017 - 23/09/2017
Musicals
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Nightlife
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Theatre
Ancoats
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East Manchester
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Near Manchester
Pig-turehouse at The Blue Pig
If you're after a night out with a difference, why not head to one of the screenings at the Blue Pig in Manchester's Nor... [
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Bars
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Cocktail Bars
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Film Reviews
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Nightlife
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Quirky
Central Manchester
Where Should You Visit While at Loch Ness?
Loch Ness in Scotland is filled with history and tales of a mythical creature. Stories of the monster go back as far as ... [
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Fun for Children
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Lakes
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Places of Interest
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Questions
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Walks
Take a Bark Crawl in Manchester
A couple of weekends ago, I went on a bar crawl in Manchester City Centre. There's nothing unusual about that, I hea... [
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Bars
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Dog Friendly
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Quirky
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Unusual Things to do
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Walks
Central Manchester
Shirley Baker: Women, Children and Loitering Men
There is an exhibition on at Manchester Art Gallery at the moment which I have been longing to check out, and I finally ... [
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19/05/2017 - 28/08/2017
Art
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Exhibitions
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Photography
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Rainy Day
Central Manchester
Read Manchester BookBench Trail
Hot on the heels of the Manchester Children's Book Festival comes another great reason for young book lovers to head... [
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10/07/2017 - 07/09/2017
Exhibitions
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Family
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Fun for Children
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School Holiday Activities
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School Holidays
Central Manchester
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East Manchester
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Near Manchester
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North Manchester
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South Manchester
Worsley Old Hall
Nothing beats the great British institution of the pub and I'm lucky to have a fabulous one within walking distance, whi... [
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Bars
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Dog Friendly
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Pubs
Near Manchester
Manchester Children's Book Festival - Family Fun Day 2017
Manchester Children's Book Festival is running again in 2017, following its huge success last year. The festival, which ... [
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24/06/2017
Books and Writing
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Comics
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Festivals
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Fun for Children
Central Manchester
Manchester Day 2017
In the last month, the people of Manchester have been through a rollercoaster of emotions. The attack at the Arena o... [
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18/06/2017
Family
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Festivals
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Street Performers
Central Manchester
Discount Theatre Tickets in Manchester
When I spent time in Vienna as a student, I went to the Volksoper and the Wiener Staatsoper on an almost weekly basis. I... [
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Frugal Friday
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How To
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Theatre
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Lists
Central Manchester
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Chorlton
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City Centre
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Near Manchester
La Strada - Theatre Review
Last night, I had the pleasure of entering a world like no other, as I sat down to watch La Strada at Salford's The Lowr... [
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16/05/2017 - 08/07/2017
Music
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Circus
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Theatre
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Theatre Reviews
Near Manchester
Speke Hall
If you are searching for an interesting day out, it's safe to say that you can't go wrong with a National Trust property... [
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Picnic Spots
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Places of Interest
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Walks
Near Manchester
The Woodland Spa
Nothing beats a relaxing spa break with friends, yet though all spas promise luxury to its visitors, not all can deliver... [
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Accommodation
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Food and Wine
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Girls' Day Out
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Health and Beauty
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Hotels
Near Manchester
Nine Ways to Make a Difference
When listening to the news, it can be easy to feel disheartened at the misery in the world. It seems that every day, whe... [
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Charity
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How To
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Lists
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Misc
Peppa Pig World and Paultons Park
My three year old adores Peppa Pig so we thought we'd take her down to Peppa Pig World in Hampshire and see what all the... [
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Day Trips
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Kids
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Theme Parks
Turbary Woods Owl and Bird Sanctuary
My three year old has developed a bit of an obsession with owls. I'm not sure where it has come from, but a friend point... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Nature
Near Manchester
Five Places to Hide From the Rain in Manchester
Yes, it rains a lot in Manchester – it's no hidden secret. It rains so much that we have several words for the wet stuff... [
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Art
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Indoor
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Lists
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Rainy Day
Central Manchester
SICK! Festival, HOME Manchester
SICK! Festival, winner of the prestigious EFFE Festivals Award in 2015, makes a triumphant return to Manchester this Mar... [
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16/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
Festivals
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Film Reviews
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Shows
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Theatre
Central Manchester
Bents Garden Centre
Bents Garden Centre isn't simply a garden centre, it's a destination. What once started as a family business in 1937, wh... [
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Cafes
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Fun for Children
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Gardening
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Lunch
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Shopping
Near Manchester
Liverpool World Museum
If you have kids to entertain, or you just fancy learning more about the world we live in, why not visit the World M... [
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Exhibitions
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Family
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Free
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Rainy Day
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School Holidays
Exploring Manchester's Districts
If you are visiting Manchester, and are wondering where to go, you are simply spoilt for choice. Whatever you're into, t... [
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Bars
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Travel
Central Manchester
FriendsFest at Heaton Park
If you feel you know the trials and tribulations of Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey as well as those of ... [
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04/08/2017 - 13/08/2017
Exhibitions
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Festivals
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Quirky
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Television
North Manchester
Pennington Flash
Pennington Flash offers beautiful scenery and the chance to watch the world go by in a true haven for nature. If you hav... [
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Family
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Nature
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Walks
Near Manchester
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North West England
Places to Read in Manchester
Manchester has a rich literary heritage, which can clearly be seen from the numerous buildings dedicated to books dotted... [
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Books and Writing
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Free
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Libraries
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Lists
Central Manchester
Why Not Try Something New in Manchester in 2017?
We all like routine and working within our comfort zones, but sometimes it is good to try something new – to shake thing... [
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Cycling
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Hobbies
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Skiing
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Sport
Chorlton
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City Centre
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Hulme
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Near Manchester
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North Manchester
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South Manchester
Tranquilitea Cake & Tea Emporium
This morning I had the pleasure of discovering Tranquilitea Cake and Tea Emporium. This hidden gem, located in Swint... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Cake Shops
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Girls' Day Out
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Lunch
Near Manchester
Valentine's Day Films in Manchester
If you don't fancy joining thousands of other couples at restaurants around Manchester this Valentine's Day, why not hea... [
more
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10/02/2017 - 11/02/2017
Cinema
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Romantic
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Valentines Day
Near Manchester
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Rusholme East
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Rusholme West
Five Family Days Out in Manchester For All Weathers
Some could argue Manchester's summers aren't that much different from their winters. Summer might be a little warmer, bu... [
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Kids
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Lists
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Places of Interest
Central Manchester
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City Centre
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Near Manchester
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North West England
Worsley Woods
If you haven't yet come across Worsley Woods in Salford, make sure you put it straight on your to-do list. Occupying ar... [
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Day Trips
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Family
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Outdoor
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Parks
Near Manchester
Nine Walks Around Manchester
If you fancy getting out and stretching your legs around Manchester, there are plenty of places to choose from, which ar... [
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Day Trips
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Walks
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Lists
Near Manchester
2017 Christmas Family Shows in Manchester
You're probably still trying to get organised for this Christmas, so it may surprise you to hear that theatres around Ma... [
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Christmas
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Family
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Shows
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Theatre
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