Beatification at Wythenshawe Forum Library

Firin serves up great quality Turkish cuisine at Manchester Airport.

Manchester’s largest 4-star hotel brings a new standard of accommodation and hospitality to the Manchester Airport complex.

Bhaji Pala is an all-vegan Indian small-plates restaurant at the heart of the booming South Manchester food scene.

Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.

Primo Coffee & Baked Goods

Nestled just off Palatine Road in Northenden on the banks of the River Mersey, the Green Flag awarded Riverside Park offers cycling paths, scenic views, a children’s play area, sculptures and trails.

With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.

Greenhouse Books stocks a range of reading material, both brand-new and secondhand.

Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury Village incorporates the Alpine House and Parsonage Gardens, and eventually leads down to the River Mersey via boardwalks through Stenner Woods.

Space for the community – art gallery, live venue.

A visit to Quarry Bank in Cheshire is a must for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the North West.

With only 11 screens (only!), this is one of the smaller multiplexes in Greater Manchester – but its advantage is its location in the lush surrounds of Didsbury, not far from a roster of good bars, cafés and restaurants.