The ice and chilly air won’t be the only thing making you shudder at Skate Manchester this October. The arena has something spooky up their sleeve, namely some curiously creepy décor and fancy dress is more than encouraged. New for this year, the spooktacular Manchester ice rink will see a frightfully realistic giant spider take centre stage this Halloween, wrapped in a bright white LED light web around the sparkling Christmas tree centre piece. 3. Enjoy a spooky night out at this huge, Halloween hip-hop party Credit: Floripa However, Dibnah’s estate in Bolton is what fans are most interested in, and makes a great day out for visitors who are keen on getting a bit of the history of the town. The famous home, workshops and amazing workyard as well as Dibnah’s 50ft chimney and mineshaft in his garden, are all available to visit at one off open days, but organised tours ceased to continue following the pandemic, so hopefully there will be positive news here soon! In the meantime, the house is beautiful to catch a glimpse of from the outside. They were so rare that only rich people could afford them and therefore, putting a pineapple on your house or office was a sign of wealth.

The all-new VR karting attraction in Manchester, Chaos Karts, will be welcoming all the ghouls and boys for an exhilarating spine-tingling experience this Halloween for a thriller-ing night out. Gather the squad and prepare for a hair-raising race through the dark and immersive realm of augmented reality. With each race varying in design, complete with pumping music, fully interactive karts, and usable power-ups, players can battle right up to the finish line at this unique state-of-the-art experience. 24. Brew your own magical potions at this masterclass at Bird & Blend Tea Credit: Supplied/Bird & Blend Tea The rotting pumpkins are now feeding our plants while our trolleys are filling with sparklers and firewood… That’s right, Halloween is behind us and November is taking centre stage. It’s the month to dig out your woolly hats, pin on your poppies and start some preliminary Christmas shopping. It was founded by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband John Rylands who was Manchester’s first multi-millionaire. Prepare for a night of terrifying harmonies as Printworks Manchester goes all out for its latest lip-sync event with a Halloween special this October. Taking place on October 27 at Printworks iconic nightclub, Cargo, the Halloween Lip Sync is taking over The Vault from 7pm – 10.30pm.Wannabe potion makers will enjoy a tea tasting experience and learn to make elaborate spooky special tea infused potions, whilst being taken on a magical journey discovering teas, blending herbs, flowers and spices, whist learning about the power they hold. There will be a magical 10% off the whole store on the night too, with fancy dress encouraged. 25. Sing your heart out at this Halloween-themed lip-sync showdown Credit: Supplied/Printworks This was the red light district, so when industrial Manchester fell into disrepair this area was frequented by people of the night, says Jamie Anderson, Marketing Manager for Red Light. "So it's a nod to that history, but also great to see how well Kampus has revived the area, there's some amazing businesses we're alongside here." Not to be confused with Eagle Bar in the village, the Eagle Inn on Collier Street, is a proper boozer with a great atmosphere, friendly smiles and a ton of booze. Owned by the same folk who run Gulliver’s and the Castle on Oldham Street, the Eagle has a wide range of live music on their books too. It’s proper in the middle of nowhere this one but once you’ve found it and you’re in – there’s not many reasons to leave. Getting on board with the food and drink offers in Manchester, Ramsbottom’s favourite cheese and wine bar is getting involved this January. The Mouse Trap are doing 50% off all sharing platters on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as 50% off their gooey fondue on Sundays right through January. The sale begins on January 12 and bookings are essential and walk-ins are not eligible due to demand. The Mouse Trap, 47 Bolton St, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9HU. 36. Inventery Credit: Inventery

One thing that’ll have you shaking in your boots this Halloween is a silent disco known as The Silence of the Baths at one of the most historical buildings in Manchester, Victoria Baths. For the first time ever, Victoria Baths will bring you all the thrills of Halloween with a spooktacular silent disco, ‘The Silence of the Baths’, setting your heart racing and sending tingles running down your spine with a takeover by legendary Girls on Film plus special guests THT GRL (Not Bad For A Girl) and DJ MX WORLD. 10. Stop a ghostly menace on the Haunted Manchester tour It is actually located on Thomas Street, on the roof of the building where there is the restaurant Wolf at the door but the best place to see it is from the Old Wholesale Fish market.

You’ll find exhibitions with old collections including some of the oldest editions of the bible in the world. One thing you may not know though, it’s that it’s also home to one of most hidden places in Manchester, the Godlee Observatory. On a fateful (and fictional) day in Manchester a student named Loky met his watery end when he drowned in the icy depths of the canal. The act was not an isolated incident or unfortunate accident but the malicious work of a serial killer who roamed the banks of the canal, his name: The Pusher. On this Haunted Manchester tour you’ll explore the darker side of the city, solving clues and uncovering stories about the trapped spirits who fell victim to this murderer. Keep your wits about you: everything might not be as it seems… 11. Celebrate Halloween with a spine-chilling schedule of events at GRUB Credit: Cultplex A boomtown in the 19th Century, Bolton had 216 cotton mills in operation at its peak, with 26 bleaching and dyeing works, making it one of the largest and most productive centres of cotton spinning in the world. That industrial history is still visible and celebrated in the town today, with many mills being repurposed into housing, offices and other new businesses. The town’s history also lends inspiration to many TV and film productions that have been filmed here recently, making use of the cobbled streets and historical buildings. After years working in multiple highly-regarded restaurants, chef Tim Allen has gone solo, hence the name. Located in a converted pub in Aughton near Ormskirk, guests can expect contemporary, seasonal dishes with some unique touches. Plus, Sō-Lō also has a vegan option as well as reasonably priced three course lunch and four course Sunday lunch menus.

It’s also worth noting that the boats are dog friendly so you can go with your dog and then enjoy a walk in the park! It’s also worth noting that it was designed in a Greek revival architecture which makes it rather majestic. You’ll want to take loads of photos. 3.New Islington Marina ‘Cast No Shadow’ lyrics The early members of the library included politicians, textile traders, factory owners and scientists such as John Dalton, father of the atomic theory.Ensuring you eat well during Iftar and Suhoor is vitally important to a successful day’s fast, which runs from pre-dawn until sunset. Finding somewhere to eat during Ramadan can be tough, but here to offer some inspiration is our round-up of the best places to visit in Manchester during Ramadan. 1. Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Credit: Zouk