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January is a great time to explore the abundance of wonderful countryside Greater Manchester has to offer, blowing away the cobwebs after an indulgent festive season.
For those with resolutions around fitness and health, we have numerous walking and cycling routes across the region to enjoy, whilst we've also rounded up the best country walks with great pubs in Greater Manchester.
If you're planning a short break to Manchester, we've got some great January offers to make it more affordable. With discounts on hotels, food and drink, experiences and transport, you'll find offers to fill your entire stay.
As always, you can explore everything happening across Greater Manchester and plan your visit at Visit Manchester. |
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Chinese New Year in Manchester
22 January 2023
The UK’s brightest celebrations. As the dark streets light up, welcome in the Year of the Rabbit in Manchester. Celebrate Chinese New Year with the return of the city’s legendary Dragon Parade, plus live performances, stalls, a funfair and Manchester’s famous red lanterns.
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First Breath
1 - 29 January 2023
First Breath is a celebration of new life across Greater Manchester.
Each evening from 1 to 29 January 2023, powerful beams of light will shoot up high above the city skyline and slowly pulse to represent the moment that a baby takes its first gasp of air. This extraordinary installation is curated and designed by world-renowned visual artist Luke Jerram, to connect the ground to the sky in a visual representation of new life.
Find out more.
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Push Festival at HOME 20 January - 18 February 2023
PUSH Festival returns in the New Year for the annual celebration of North West creative talent.
Over four weeks, HOME stages, screens and spaces will be dedicated to showcasing fantastic works from around the region, as well as offering opportunities for creatives to meet industry professionals, share ideas and inspiration, and develop their skills.
Find out more.
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Peter Street Kitchen
Experience exquisite dining at Peter Street Kitchen with flavours of Japan and Mexico, set in the iconic Free Trade Hall. If you are celebrating Veganuary, enjoy our plant-based signature favourites such as lemon and chilli sea salt edamame, courgette tataki with truffle ponzu, Japanese mushroom toban yaki and more. Non-alcoholic cocktails are also available for the brave dry January participants, from a delicate marine margarita to an oaky Aisutī.
Additionally, book a table at Peter Street Kitchen this January and receive 25% off drinks and a 4th plate free. T&Cs apply.
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Winter Beer Festival at GRUB
20 - 22 January 2023
This January, street food venue GRUB welcomes back its annual local and independent beer festival.
Over the weekend festival, there will be winter brews aplenty with brewery bars from Unbarred Brewery, Rivington Brewing Co, The Runaway Brewery and Squawk Brewing Co plus over 30 guest taps.
You can also expect a street food market, hot toddies, a mulling bar, tasting events and lots more.
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Scranchester Food Tours
Enjoy a truly immersive food tour of Manchester with Scranchester Food Tours.
Your local guide will take you on a multi-stop tour across the city offering edible insights into food history and culture along the way.
The tour will feature multiple stops (adding up to a huge meal, come hungry!) revealing why the city’s food and drink scene is booming.
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Food Sorcery at Deansgate Square
Award winning cookery school Food Sorcery have opened their second venue at Deansgate Square in Manchester City Centre. It’s a modern sleek space and fully accessible, the kitchen is kitted out with everything you need to enjoy a fantastic foodie experience, complete with cooking and dining spaces. The team of expert chefs deliver a twist on the traditional perception of a cookery class, a collection of fun foodie events and activities designed to get you cooking more and to enjoy the delights of putting the ‘oo’ in food.
Cooking Together events are a fresh take on dining out, sociable foodie fun, 1 ticket is for 2 people and after enjoying a welcome drink and canape, you cook together under the guidance of their chef, making the starter and main course – they make dessert for you while you relax and chat.
The space is unique and perfect for private events, individuals, or companies. Get your group cooking together collaboratively or competitively. Choose to cook a lot, a little or enjoy chef cooking for you. The team delivers bespoke inspired menus suitable for your theme or the cuisine you choose and most dietary restrictions for you and your guests. Food Sorcery is fully licensed and as you’d expect, the wines are excellent.
Let’s Get Cooking!
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