Word of Mouth
Manchester knowledge from the people who live, work and play in the city.
Top 5 places to go rural (without leaving Manchester)
Guest blogger Richard Jones takes us for a trip out to the country – and gives us his guide to the best destinations for a rural escape, all within a few miles of the city centre
Take the plunge. Best wild swimming.
Kate Feld finds there are more things to do in Manchester (and its surrounds) than purely urban pursuits. She packs her swimsuit and takes the plunge…
Sun screen. Outdoor treats for cinephiles.
Cinema addict and guest blogger Bren O’Callaghan gives us his summer’s worth of Manchester movie tips, from Screenfields and family film to extreme cinema and Scratch ‘n Sniff
Let’s all meet at the Odeon.
Dan Russell reports on a flash mob gathering in favour of retaining one of Manchester’s cinematic landmarks
Isn’t it Ro-Manc-tic? 5 Romantic Things to Do in Manchester.
Incurable romantic Matthew Hull gives us his top 5 places for a first date in Manchester – an alternative list of things to do in Manchester that takes in cocktails, Chinese buns (not that sort, cheeky), an art gallery and stand up comedy
On your marks… Guide to the Great Manchester Run.
Ben East gives us the savvy sprinter’s guide to the Bupa Great Manchester Run: best restaurants, vantage points and recovery hang-outs
Festival fever strikes the city: our pick of what’s on in Manchester this month.
Ben East gets to grips with May’s festive onslaught: music and art from Futuresonic, Queer Up North, Hungry Pigeon, Eurocultured and Dot To Dot
The Quarterly review. New in the Northern Quarter.
Re-discover Manchester’s own vintage-and-vinyl paradise: Sarah-Clare Conlon walks through the latest bar, gallery and cafe openings in the Northern Quarter
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