Why do ordinary things in Manchester when you can do fun funky things! These are much more exciting to recite stories about and will spice up your Instagram too. Click on any of the links to find out more information about these activities. I have tried to provide you with all the basics that you will need to plan your adventure to Manchester.
1. Paradise Skate World
Location: 5, Great Northern Square, Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EJ
Website: www.paradiseskateworld.com
Theme: Intergalactic skating
Price: 60 minute session is £12.50
Best bits:
– Skate and cocktail deals £20
– Immersive space feel
-Neon light tunnel
Shanni’s Top Tips:
– Wear thick socks so you can focus on skating in space and not rubbing under the lace.
– You can sometimes find discounts on Wowcher
2. Manchester Junkyard Golf
Location: 2 First Street, Manchester M15 4FN
Website: www.junkyardgolfclub.co.uk
Theme: Crazy Golf
Price: £8.50 off Peak / £10 Peak
Best bits:
– Large photogenic props and each hole is themed
Shanni’s Top Tips:
– The courses are quite short compared to others such as Golf Fang, so take your time if it is not busy
3. Mean Eyed Cat Manchester
Location: 60 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LE
Website: Manchester | Mean Eyed Cat Bar
Theme: Tennessee with a twist
Price: Free entry (Cocktails £9)
Best bits:
– Every drink comes with a free pizza!!!
– Roll the dice to win free drinks or discounts
Shanni’s Top Tips:
– Dice rolling is 5pm- 7pm only
4. NQ64
Location: 12 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1SH
23 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR
Website: Manchester Northern Quarter – NQ64
Manchester Peter Street – NQ64
Theme: Retro Gaming
Price: Free entry ( £10 for a pint and 15 for token for retro games)
Best bits:
– Funky UV lighting and graffiti
– Free to play video games e.g. PlayStation
Shanni’s Top Tips
– Unused token can be used next time
– Try a weekday for less crowds and no waiting times for the best games
5. Central Perk Café
Location: Inside the Primark, Ground Floor
106-112 Market Street, Manchester M1 1WA
Website: Central Perk | Primark
Theme: Based of ‘Friends’ TV show
Price: Free entry- Coffee from £1
Best bits:
– The iconic Sofa replica for photo ops
– Feels like your inside the TV show coffee shop!
Shanni’s Top Tips
– Closes around 3pm, so drink first, shop after.
6. Be part of the Audience for TV shows!
Location: Dock 10, Media City, Salford, M50 2HQ
Websites:
Theme: TV Shows- Just sign up on the above website and they will email you your free tickets!
Price: FREE!
Best Bits:
– It is free professional entertainment
– You might be shown on TV!
-I high fived Will.i.am at ‘the voice showing
Shanni’s Top Tips
– Arrive early as they issue more tickets than seats. This is to avoid empty audiences if people do not show up.
– Be prepared to wait around at the start. Take a pack of playing cards to keep busy.
Shows I have seen:
- The Voice
- Who wants to be a millionaire
- Britain’s got talent
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