The first image of a woman tragically found dead on the railway line on Easter Sunday has been released. Colette Fazackerley was pronounced dead after her body was recovered near to the tracks close to Ashton Cricket Club on April 9.
05.04.2023 - 06:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Spring is officially upon us, the sun is out (mostly) and the Easter Weekend is within touching distance. With the Easter bank holiday just days away, many of us will be looking out for things to do and places to visit over the four-day break. Fortunately, there's plenty going on, from gigs and parties to markets and family-friendly days out.
There will be drinks flowing at Kampus as they welcome two need traders to the mix, plenty of headbanging at Manchester Punk Festival and plenty of tasty Easter treats, plus a variety of Easter egg hunts across Greater Manchester and beyond. Of course, Manchester's regular agenda of gigs, comedy, theatre and clubbing can also be expected.
Below you'll find some of the best things to do in Greater Manchester this Easter Bank Holiday 2023.
Read more: Things to do with the family at Easter 2023 across Greater Manchester
Summer at Kampus
With the lighter nights finally here, the spring and summer season at the Manchester canalside beer garden officially gets underway this Easter weekend. For the first time, tables and chairs will be nestled throughout the giant tree ferns and palms, with visitors able to sample the wares of its foodie community – including Nell’s, Pollen, Great North Pie, The Beeswing wine bar and Yum Cha.
Also joining the lineup will be Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co and gin aficionados, Three Little Words, which will both run for summer-long runs. Both join the fold on Friday 7 April, with an Easter Weekender of booze, beats and eats in store - with Nell’s Pizza also joined by guest DJs throughout the weekend.
Aytoun St, Manchester M1 3GL
Manchester Punk Festival
Manchester Punk Festival's 7th edition will take place across the Easter weekend. Over 140 acts will
The first image of a woman tragically found dead on the railway line on Easter Sunday has been released. Colette Fazackerley was pronounced dead after her body was recovered near to the tracks close to Ashton Cricket Club on April 9.
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