Cathy Toogood

4 weeks ago | fodors.com | Cathy Toogood

What to see, do, and know about this underrated English gem. Manchester doesn’t sit still. Once the world’s first industrial city, it’s now known for its creativity–everyone can name at least one Manchester band–and big-name football teams. The first thing I’m often asked when I’m traveling is whether I support City or United (it’s neither–sorry!). I’ve lived in Manchester for more than 40 years and have seen its evolution and rapid growth first-hand.

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Cathy Toogood

The 15 Best Things to Do in Manchester, England (and Top Things to Avoid)What to see, do, and know about this underrated English gem. Manchester doesn’t sit still. Once the world’s first industrial city, it’s now known for …

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Cathy Toogood

From fine dining to Indian street food, the must-try menus to sample in this northern city Manchester's restaurant scene is thriving, with independent venues serving imaginative dishes and big-names pulling out all of the stops to impress. One of the joys of dining in this multicultural city is the range of dishes on offer, whether you fancy a spicy Indian breakfast, an ethically-sourced British pie or a high-end tasting menu with paired wine.

1 month ago | inews.co.uk | Cathy Toogood

“Can we go to another ‘too hot, too cold?” my eight-year-old son Zac asks when I tell him we have two hours of downtime before dinner. “They make me happy,” my 11-year-old daughter May chimes in. Around 45 minutes later, with glowing faces, we’re edging gingerly down metal steps into the pine-tree-lined Lake Näsijärvi at Rauhaniemi Folk Spa. The week before, we’re told, the lake was still frozen. Now, the water is around 3°C.

Mar 24, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Cathy Toogood