Manchester has a new green heart: The 6.5 acre Mayfield Park, complete with the largest public playground in the city.

Launching in summer 2022, the National Trust and Twelve Architects and Masterplanners will be bringing a new lease of life to Castlefield Viaduct.

This indie bookseller is run by husband-and-wife team Ian and Suzy out of Levenshulme Old Police Station.

Find Peter and his Christiania cargo bike around All Saints Park, a hop, skip and a bunnyhop from Manchester Poetry Library.

Bar Hutte is a charming ski village-style experience based at the Great Northern on Deansgate, including karaoke huts, live music and superb drinks.

Flawd is a neighbourhood wine bar based in Ancoats, from the team behind the wonderful Higher Ground dining experience.

UNITOM is home to a wide array of publications on contemporary art, design, fashion, photography and counterculture, alongside an extensive range of independent magazines.

Ditto Coffee has opened a branch on Albert Square, teaming great coffee with a passion for independent music.

The Dressing Room Cafe is an award-winning cafe bar and arts space based at The Edge Theatre in Chorlton.

Manchester has produced its fair share of generation-defining clubs over the years. There are the obvious names like Twisted Wheel and the Hacienda, but smaller venues such as the Star…

High-end Italian restaurant with luxury decor and a menu full of all the classics.

The Embankment Kitchen serves up modern seasonal dishes in a great-looking space on the edge of Manchester city centre.