![]() Master the art of snow sports at the Chill Factore Credit: Chill Factore Just watch out for those pesky wardens… Alcotraz, 1A Watson St, M3 4EE. Pop on your very own orange jumpsuit and sneak your way into your cell, before being served contraband cocktails from a fellow ‘inmate’. The cocktail experience allows guests to step into a fictional prison, interact with fellow convicts, and drink cocktails (of course). Get locked up with some cocktails at the Alcotraz cocktail experience Credit: AlcotrazĪlcotraz is one of the quirkiest places to be in Manchester, ideal for sheltering from a rainy day. John Rylands Research Institute, 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH. This all comes housed in a Grade I listed building with exquisite architecture – which, again, you can enjoy entirely for free. It also boasts exhibitions and events across the year for you to enjoy. As a research institute, it boasts an impressive library that includes some rare collections you would struggle to find anywhere else in the world. It is free to access to the public and has so much to offer. Unless you are studying, or have pretty niche interests, John Rylands probably doesn’t initially come to mind a one of the city’s places to be. If you’re after free things to do in Manchester on a rainy day a visit to the John Rylands Research Institute cannot go amiss. John Rylands Research Institute – just trust us, it’s not what it sounds like… Photo: photosofbritain Manchester can boast about its huge range of candlelight’s happening this year, so whether you’re a fan of Coldplay, Ella Fitzgerald, or even movie soundtracks, there’s something for everyone. At a Candlelight concert, you will essentially be getting a tribute performance from a live musician, or musicians, based around a certain artist or theme. This might not be one you’ve thought of before, but trust us, it’s an experience you won’t forget. Keeping with the theme of spectacles, we have Candlelight concerts. Add a spark to your concert experience with a Candlelight performance Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley St, Manchester M2 3JL 3. ![]() So, with plenty to dive into, why not spend the day down at the historic space and enjoy all it has to offer? Better yet, it’s entirely free to go to the main gallery collections and exhibition spaces. Besides its impressive collection, it also has a number of rotating exhibitions and events throughout the year. This has been shaped by the people, not just those in charge of the museum but by the people of Manchester itself. It boasts an impressive public collection under its care of over 46,000 objects spanning centuries of fine art, craft and more. It is in the heart of the city and been at the heart of city life for over 200 years. Take shelter from the rainy day at Manchester Art Gallery. Visit Manchester Art Gallery Credit: Manchester Art Gallery Making it even more worthwhile is the fact that we can offer you a tasty discount on both Odeon tickets and Vue tickets. Best case scenario: you’ve watched a really great film and it’s stopped raining. Worst case scenario: you’ve just watched a really great film. ![]() So if showers scupper your plans but you’re not prepared to put them completely off why not head to the cinema? I mean, you’ll be entertained for an hour or two, giving the rain time to pass. It’s a perfect activity for any time of the day. Who doesn’t love the cinema? The latest films, popcorn – and an ice blast, of course. Enjoy the comfort of the big screen cinema We’ve got you covered in for things to do in Manchester on a rainy day. ![]() However, poor weather doesn’t need to dampen your spirits – or your plans. ![]() Whether a born and raised Manc or an adopted one, we know all know rain is never far away in our dear city. ![]()
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