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Manchester Events
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Chill Factore
All year round in Manchester
Sport & Outdoors
Chill Factore at Trafford Quays Leisure Village has a 180-metre real snow indoor ski slope. Ski equipment is available for hire and qualified instructors offer lessons. A special play area, inflatable tube rides and a luge slide cater to non-skiers.
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Wheel of Manchester
All year round in Manchester
Lifestyle
The 60-metre-high Wheel of Manchester in Exchange Square offers 360-degree views of Manchester's ever-changing cityscape from its 42 pods, while commentary highlights local landmarks. Enjoy the 13-minute ride in heated, air-conditioned eight-seater capsules or sip champagne in the VIP gondola.
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Platform 4 Piccadilly
Aug 2012 (annual) in Piccadilly Gardens
Sport & Outdoors
Platform 4 Piccadilly returns for another festival of free outdoor performances. Offering three days of eclectic entertainment, Piccadilly Gardens is transformed into an arena offering music, dance, theatre and circus acts for all to enjoy.
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Sky Ride
Aug 2012 (annual) in Manchester
Sport & Outdoors
Held throughout the UK, the Sky Ride encourages cyclists of all abilities to hop on their saddles and hit the streets. Taking place in Manchester, this event allows cyclists to reclaim the city and enjoy a day of bike-based entertainment.
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Abandon Normal Devices
Sep - Oct 2012 (annual) in Manchester
Festivals & Heritage
Manchester's Abandon Normal Devices (AND) festival investigates how we conjure a sense of normality through external devices and means. It sounds complicated, but it's a mandate that's transmitted through accessible films, installations and debates - at a level everyone can understand.
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The World Black Pudding Throwing Championship
Sep 2012 (annual) in Royal Oak Public House
Weird & Wonderful
People travel to Ramsbottom from as far afield as Australia to compete in the Black Pudding Throwing Championships. Revisiting the old Yorkshire-Lancashire rivalry, competitors use black puddings to knock stacks of Yorkshire puddings off a shelf.
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Christmas Markets
Nov - Dec 2012 (annual) in Albert Square
Festivals & Heritage
The Christmas Markets in Manchester's Albert Square, St Ann's Square and Exchange Street incorporate a traditional German Market, a European Market and an Arts and Crafts Market. The popular markets have now spread to New Cathedral Street and Brazennose Street.
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Dazzle - Manchester
Nov 2012 - Jan 2013 (annual) in Manchester Town Hall
Festivals & Heritage
Every item is for sale at the Dazzle exhibition of contemporary jewellery and applied art, held at Manchester Town Hall. Just before Christmas, this is the ideal opportunity to buy some striking and unique gifts for friends, family and yourself.
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