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Walking Tours in Manchester by Jonathan Schofield
Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.
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Music in the North
Manchester’s closing out the year – and looking to the new one – with a run of gigs from some of the country’s best underground exports.
Exhibitions in the North
This season, exhibitions across the North West feel attuned to the world beneath the world – the forces and stories shaping how we see, feel and imagine.
Theatre in the North
Winter brings a huge haul of seasonal shows, as well as productions that resolutely veer away from the fairy lights.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Family things to do in the North
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Cinema in the North
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Food and Drink in the North
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.