Top Manchester Seasonal & Special Occasions

Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.

For events at our venue, your ticket includes: • Welcome aperitivo cocktail • An interactive cocktail masterclass with our mixologist, featuring live demonstrations, tastings, and one cocktail personally crafted by each participant • Italian-style sharing dinner with a naturally vegan selection (including olives, arancini, mixed vegetables, bruschette and more) Please note: some cocktails are demonstrated by our mixologist and may be shared between participants depending on group size.

This private North Wales day trip is a more luxurious way to explore the local area than a crowded bus tour. After a private pickup, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to a selection of interesting sights with a Blue Badge accredited guide to provide commentary. Highlights include Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Snowdonia National Park, Conwy, Llandudno, and a slate splitting demonstration at the National Slate Museum.

Finding Manchester’s best wine spots on your own can mean missing places that the locals actually love. This small-group walking tour takes you beyond the usual tourist areas and into the heart of the city’s wine scene with a local guide. Stroll between handpicked bars, restaurants, and specialty shops, while learning about Manchester’s neighborhoods and wine culture. With time to ask questions and get personalized recommendations, the experience blends relaxed sightseeing with insider access to some of the city’s top wine venues.

Start with a welcome drink and a reserved table before stepping behind the bar to craft your own cocktails. With expert guidance, you’ll shake, pour, and garnish two cocktails of your choice. Expect prosecco on arrival, hands-on fun, and plenty of laughs — it’s interactive, lively, and made for groups.

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, the Vimto Sculpture, the Alan Turing Memorial, the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

Manchester is home to one of the UK's most thriving craft beer scenes, and on this insider tasting tour, you'll discover some of the city's best breweries. A guide takes the guesswork out of choosing where to drink, so you're sure to have nothing but great beer at a selection of hand-picked, locals-loved watering holes. Enjoy plenty of samples of a wide range of beer styles and learn more about local beer history as well as the brewing process from your guide.

Be the hero of the group by organizing a memorable and unique experience for your special occasion. We can accommodate up to 13 guests per bike, our tours last 75mins and all staff come equipped with an awesome sense of humor. Make your stag/hen celebration the centre of interest in Manchester, UK by bringing along a surprise silly costume, or outfit and we will take care of the rest!

It sounds like an exceptional start to the week, isn't it? up three courses from Sicilian NQ's restaurant menu, coupled with unlimited glasses of red, white or rose wine. Pick three dishes from the al la carte menu, and for 90 minutes help yourself to as many glasses of wine as you like. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians ⚠️ Allergy Notice Please note: We do not serve guests with any kind of allergy or intolerance, including mild or trace-level sensitivities. We do not reply to messages about allergies written in the note of the order.

Group tours can feel rushed and crowded, especially when the streets are crowded during the holidays. Instead, opt for a personalized Christmas experience of Manchester with a private tour tailored to your interests. With a local guide, create a customized sightseeing itinerary that takes into account your preferences: choose to focus on Manchester’s fashion, art, food, or architecture, and soak up the city’s festive spirit at a Christmas market.

Learn the basics of bartending and have a fun-filled day in Manchester City Center! (lunch included) We deliver regularly hosting masterclasses at our award winning, Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester venue. You'll learn how to create a perfect serve negroni, an aperol spritz and even a margarita with this one day beginner level introduction course to cocktails, held at our charming premise Sicilian NQ bar and bistro in Manchester Northern Quarter.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a curated shopping circuit. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your style tips. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent some tour souvenir photos.

Delve into Manchester's vibrant craft beer culture with a 90-minute guided tasting session at a craft beer bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Sample five expertly curated modern brews, each served as a 1/3 pint pour, while learning about the brewing process and tasting techniques from an experienced guide. This intimate setting, limited to just 10 participants, fosters engaging discussions about flavours and aromas, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned beer lovers. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at a local venue, where you can sip, savour, and expand your appreciation for Manchester's independent craft beers.

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Embark on an unforgettable craft beer tour through the vibrant city of Manchester. Indulge in a diverse selection of brews, ranging from traditional styles to boundary-pushing experiments. Get ready to immerse yourself in Manchester's lively beer culture as you visit unique establishments that showcase the city's passion for craft beer. Explore local breweries and taprooms, where you'll witness the art of brewing firsthand, learn about the intricate process, and engage with passionate brewers. With each sip, you'll uncover the rich flavors and stories behind Manchester's finest craft beers. From cozy bars to bustling beerhouses, this tour promises a memorable journey through the heart of Manchester's craft beer scene. Cheers to an adventure filled with hops, malt, and camaraderie!

We would love for you to join us for a friendly and informative guided Distillery Tour and Gin Tasting at our Stockport Town Centre distillery. Our distillery tour will give you a sneak peek ‘behind the scenes’, whilst enjoying a couple of double Stockport G&T's (other mixers are also available!)! You'll also be given a guided gin tasting of our full range of spirits! We will welcome you with a double G&T and let you sit and relax whilst we tell you all about the history of gin, about us, who we are, how we got started and what is next for us! Whilst enjoying a second double G&T, we will then guide you behind the scenes and share an insight into our distilling process, chat to you about the flavor profiles of each gin, show you some of the botanicals we use, and of course you will get to taste our range of delicious gin and vodka! At the end there will be a chance for you to ask us any questions you think we've left unanswered during the tour as well as purchase items from our shop.

In the heart of Stockport, an immersive experience awaits at the Gin School, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your very own gin. Begin your journey with a welcome double gin and tonic, followed by a guided tour of the distillery. At your personal still, select from a variety of botanicals to create a unique gin recipe under the guidance of our expert distiller. While your gin distills, enjoy additional tastings of our full range, culminating in the bottling and labeling of your creation. This intimate session, limited to just six stills, ensures personalized attention and a memorable experience, complete with a final tasting of your handcrafted gin.

When you book advance tickets to SEA Life Manchester, you won’t just save yourself any hassle during your travels: you’ll have guaranteed admission to one of the city’s most engaging and family-friendly destinations. Home to over 5,000 sea creatures, SEA LIFE Manchester offers visitors of all ages a glimpse into the deep. See jellyfish, pufferfish, and octopi, and learn all about the life cycles of sea turtles. Once inside, you have time at your leisure to discover.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. Interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room using state-of-the-art technology, walk out of the players' tunnel, see the home team dressing room, sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts, and other sites that are off-limits to the public. You also watch a thrilling audio-visual show to immerse yourself in the City story.