Category Things To Do

Wagamama Seijaku Event and Autumn Menu

Celebrating Seijaku, the Japanese philosophy of finding calm and tranquillity, Wagamama launch their brand-new Autumn menu to help bring a moment of calm.

This autumn, Wagamama is celebrating Seijaku, a Japanese philosophy of finding calm and tranquillity in the midst of activity.

Offering a warm and safe sanctuary for guests, the British restaurant, which serves Asian food based on Japanese cuisine, has launched a brand-new Autumn menu inspired by Seijaku to help bring a moment of calm.

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Things To Do: WINTER WONDERLAND – EventCity, Manchester

The main stage at Silcock’s Winter Wonderland. Photo Credit: Prakash Bhalsod

Featuring more than 50 family rides and attractions, Silcock’s Winter Wonderland is a family-friendly event that will appeal to children of all ages

4 out of 5 stars

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland makes a welcome return to Manchester’s EventCity this week for the first time in four years.

Organised by Kingpin Events, the family festive extravaganza features more than 50 family rides and attractions, all under one roof for a set tick...

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Things To Do: BURGERS AND BEATS – Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester

Burgers and Beats Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe launch their new menu including the new 24-Karat Gold Leaf Steak Burger – but what does it taste like?

With the likes of Almost Famous, Solita’s and Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn all vying for the title of Best Burger in Manchester, it takes something truly special to stand out from the crowd...

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Things To Do: CHESHIRE FEST 2019 – Manchester Rugby Club

Cheshire Fest 2019

With its packed programme of live entertainment, food and drink, CHESHIRE FEST is bigger and better than ever before

4 out of 5 stars

The good old Mancunian weather didn’t stop the crowds from attending CHESHIRE FEST this weekend as the annual family fun festival makes a welcome return to Manchester Rugby Club on Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June.

Following the phenomenal success of last year festival, this year sees the ground increased by twice the size with a larger Main Stage, an all-new Acoustic Stage,...

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COMPETITION: Win Tickets for Cheshire Fest

Cheshire Fest

Win 2 x tickets for Cheshire Fest at Manchester Rugby Club on Saturday 1 June

Cheshire Fest makes a welcome return to Manchester Rugby Club this weekend and Frankly My Dear UK is giving away two tickets to one lucky reader.

Taking place on Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June, Cheshire Fest is family fun festival with live performances, children’s play areas and food and drink galore...

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COMPETITION: Win Tickets To See TITANIC at The Valentine’s Movie Experience

Valentines Movie Experience

Win tickets to see TITANIC at The Valentine’s Movie Experience in Manchester

Following the hugely successful Magical Christmas Movie Experience, a special 5-day movie event to celebrate Valentine’s Day is taking place at Manchester’s Mayfield Depot and Frankly My Dear UK is giving away two tickets to one lucky reader.

Staged in the transformed surroundings of Mayfield Depot near Manchester Piccadilly, The Valentine’s Movie Experience gives couples the chance to snuggle up together to watc...

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Things To Do: MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE EXPERIENCE – Mayfield Depot, Manchester

Festive Cinema at the Magical Christmas Movie Experience

The Fairytale Festive Cinema at the Magical Christmas Movie Experience in Manchester.  © Donna Kelly

With its enchanted forest, live entertainment and Christmas themed refreshments, the MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE EXPERIENCE is sure to get you in the festive mood

Pop-up cinemas seem to be the “in thing” at the moment but rarely are they done well. Despite the best intentions of the organisers, many guests are often left disappointed by cold venues, poor refreshments and expensive ticket prices...

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Restaurant Review: Pier Eight – The Lowry, Salford

Pier Eight at The Lowry

Pier Eight Restaurant at The Lowry. Photo Credit: Percy Dean

With its range of hearty dishes and contemporary setting, Pier Eight is the perfect setting for a pre-show meal or special occasion

Since starting Frankly My Dear UK back in 2014, I’ve been lucky enough to review over 100 productions at The Lowry. Yet apart from a few pre-show drinks, I had never actually eaten there...

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Sunday Times Style Grand Reopening of The Principal Manchester Hotel

The Principal Manchester Hotel

The highly anticipated Principal Manchester Hotel had its grand opening last night with a special event hosted in association with Sunday Times Style.

The iconic Principal Manchester Hotel (formally known as The Palace Hotel) has been given a £25m revamp by its new owners Starwood Capital to restore the hotel to its former glory.

To mark the grand opening, Sunday Times Style put on a special “Northern knees-up” event on 3 November...

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