Secret Manchester

Secret Manchester is your go-to online guide for everything happening in Manchester, from events and news to exciting activities. We showcase the finest spots in our lively city, including top-notch pizza places, serene parks, and outstanding live shows. Whether you’re in search of cozy brunch spots in the Northern Quarter or fun escape rooms in Ancoats, our passionate team of culture enthusiasts, food lovers, and music fans provides helpful suggestions and ideas to help you explore the wonders of this amazing city. Additionally, keep yourself informed with the latest updates on Manchester and national news, including transport information, weather alerts, and more, all delivered fresh and timely.

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7 Of The Most Sensational Seafood Restaurants To Visit In Manchester

1 month ago | secretmanchester.com | Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd

From clams to crab, shrimps to scallops, oysters to octopus, seafood can be described as delicious fruit from the sea. Whether you're after a Louisiana-style seafood boil experience or huge Asian platters of the finest produce from the ocean, Manchester and its surrounding areas have got you covered, even if the city is landlocked. We've rounded up the best seafood restaurants in and around Manchester for you to discover and simply sea-food, eat food. 1.
Manchester's Busiest Road Mancunian Way Is Set To Close For 4-Week Period For Resurfacing Works

1 month ago | secretmanchester.com | Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd

Manchester City Council is carrying out a range of of road improvements including resurfacing projects throughout Manchester and one of the city's busiest roads, Mancunian Way, is next. With an estimated 15 million journeys taken along this road annually, plans are now in place to resurface the Mancunian Way, therefore the road will be closed overnight during a four-week period, beginning from Monday 3rd March.
34 Things You Can Get For Free For Your Birthday In Manchester

1 month ago | secretmanchester.com | Vaishnavi Pandey

Cheers to you! Another year around the sun and with it comes a bit more wisdom (we hope). Birthday months can sometimes be quite daunting and often pretty expensive so birthday 'freebies' really is music to our ears. What could be better than celebrating with a free pint and a stunning sweet treats on the house? Not just doughnuts but plenty of free food on your big day, along with some fantastic goodies and discounts from top-notch brands like Nike, Space NK, Sephora and Rituals.
Rochdale Has Been Named Greater Manchester's Town Of Culture For 2025

1 month ago | secretmanchester.com | Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd

Following on from Bolton, Rochdale is now taking the reins as it has been awarded the title of Greater Manchester's Town of Culture for 2025/26. Revealed at the town hall yesterday (February 27), it will see the borough handed £50,000 to support a year long programme of events, activities and improvements to cultural institutions. The Town of Culture accolade is handed out every year to different borough's across the region and celebrates Greater Manchester's art, culture and heritage.
First Look Images Of The Reserve At Chester Zoo Revealed

2 months ago | secretmanchester.com | Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd

First look images of a new overnight safari-style lodge accommodation, known as The Reserve at Chester Zoo, have been revealed.
Cheapest Flights To Europe From Manchester Revealed

Jan 16, 2025 | secretmanchester.com | Emmeline Banks

If you're planning a 2025 getaway, a European city break offers the perfect getaway - here are the cheapest flights from Manchester.
Plans For A New, 44-Storey Tower In Manchester City Centre Submitted To Council

Jan 6, 2025 | secretmanchester.com | Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd

The Manchester skyline continues to grow higher and higher, and another tower could be coming to the city centre. Last year saw a cluster of five skyscrapers approved last year, including a 71-storey tower block which could become the city's tallest building, and now plans for a 44-storey tower on Whitworth Street West have been submitted to Manchester City Council.
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Jan 3, 2025 | secretmanchester.com
This Gorgeous Greater Manchester Heritage Railway Has Been Granted £1.3m To Restore Historic Viaduct

Jan 3, 2025 | secretmanchester.com | Emmeline Banks

Last year, the East Lancashire Railway called on the tens of thousands of visitors who enjoy riding on its trains all year round to show how much they care via an online appeal to maintain the heritage stretch of Higher Woodhill Viaduct Now, the East Lancashire Railway has been awarded more than £1.3m in grants to carry out repair work to the Higher Woodhill Viaduct, which was last carried out in 1932, allowing work to start in the spring.
This Beloved Manchester Indo-Chinese Street Food Spot Is Giving Away 100 Free Lunches Next Week

Jan 3, 2025 | secretmanchester.com | Emmeline Banks

After weeks of delicious, yet beige, food over the Christmas period, we're craving some colour and different flavours to spice things up a bit. One place we can always rely on for a bit of vibrancy and something different is Bundobust, and luckily for us the Indo-Chinese street food favourite is offering a free lunch for the first 100 people through the door this Monday (January 6) to fill us with goodness this New Year.