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Camelot Theme Park is now open as an immersive zombie experience and drive-in cinema
Camelot is back and it’s looking a little different…
The iconic Camelot Theme Park is now open as a terrifyingly immersive zombie cinema experience.
Despite its overwhelming success throughout the years, the owners of Lancashire’s Camelot Theme Park closed the park down for good in 2012, putting bad weather and large events like the Olympics to blame for dwindling visitor numbers.
For a decade the medieval-themed park has stood eerily abandoned, with statues slowly crumbling and old buildings and rides falling victim to vandalism and graffiti.
Camelot Rises
Jason Roberts
But now, the park is getting a new – and somewhat sinister – lease of life.
The brains behind Manchester’s Park N Party Drive In Cinema have launched Camelot Rises, a terrifying film event with real-life zombies, all set within the grounds of the abandoned theme park.
The interactive zombie experience features a whole display of lights, sounds and live actors, all of which will make you truly believe to be in the thick of a zombie apocalypse.
Read More: Explore the abandoned Camelot theme park in these haunting photos
Movies on the bill include classics such as The Hills Have Eyes, The Crazies, A Quiet Place, Evil Dead 2013, 28 Days Later and Get Out.
The event’s official description reads: “Something deadly has destroyed the legendary world of Camelot… Now overrun by zombies hungry for human flesh.
“As the army struggle to keep control of the area, it’s time to see if you can survive this gruesome night of post-apocalyptic horror.”
Jason Roberts
Jason Roberts
You’ll also be able to make a full night out of Camelot Rises thanks to a fully licensed bar and a range of food vendor options, all of which will be available on site (unlike the other inhabitants, you won’t have to settle for brains).
It’s not for the faint-hearted, however, with the event warning: “Please be aware – this event is not for the faint of heart. There will be flashing lights, loud noises, smoke, fake gore, zombie attacks, and much more.
“As such, please bear this in mind before attending the event. Should someone who is likely to suffer as a result of the above ignore this warning, we will not be liable for this.”
Camelot Rises launched back on February 5th, with films showing until Sunday March 6th (it’s I Am Legend, The Cured, Insidious 2 and The Ring this weekend).
For more information and tickets, click here.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
Matthew Nichol Photography
Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
Cirq Delight
Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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