Manchester Group Activities & Weekends

Manchester Group Activities & Weekends

Cocktail Making

  • Fun cocktail making classes
  • Welcome drink
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Includes food options
  • Was £34.00
  • Now £32.50
£1.50 off
till 03/02/2025
Rating 5.0 of 5
Bubble Football

Bubble Football

  • Bubble Football carnage
  • inflatable bubble balls
  • Pitch hire, bibs & ref
  • Many mini games
  • Was £27.00
  • Now £25.00
£2 off
till 03/02/2025
Old School Sports Day

Old School Sports Day

  • Classic old school sports day
  • Many mini games
  • Event coordinator
  • Prize for the winning team
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £27.00
£2 off
till 03/02/2025
Dance Class Parties

Dance Class Parties

  • 30+ Dance party themes
  • Props used in some classes
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Dreamboys Male Strip Show

Dreamboys Male Strip Show

  • Famous male strip show
  • Seating for the whole group
  • Hunky strippers
  • Meet & greet the Dreamboys
  • Was £36.00
  • Now £35.00
£1 off
till 03/02/2025
Rating 5.0 of 5

Male Life Drawing

  • Nude Male Model
  • Plus includes a tutor
  • City centre private venue
  • All drawing materials included
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £28.00
£1 off
till 03/02/2025
Cocktail Masterclass & Meal

Cocktail Masterclass & Meal

  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Fun & Games
  • Enjoy a 2 Course Meal
  • City centre venues
  • £43.50
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

  • Become a bootlegger
  • Immersive prison bar
  • Boiler prison suits
  • Cocktail mixologists
  • £50.00
Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised city treasure hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest APP technology
  • Team challenges, clues and puzzles
  • £16.00
ABBA Dance

ABBA Dance

  • Classic ABBA songs
  • Learn a dance routine to ABBA
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised pub quiz hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest technology
  • Team challenges, great questions
  • £16.00
Go Karting

Go Karting

  • Fast, furious racing
  • Latest go karts
  • Morning & afternoon sessions
  • Trophy & bubbly presentation
  • £56.00
Zorb Football

Zorb Football

  • Inflatable bubbles
  • Footballs, bibs and goals
  • Pitch hire included
  • Event Co-ordinator / Referee
  • £28.00

Dreamboys & Cocktail Making

  • Save Money!
  • City Centre Venues
  • Dreamboys Male Strip Show
  • Cocktail Making Party
  • Was £67.50
  • Now £65.50
£2 off
till 03/02/2025
Adonis Cabaret Show

Adonis Cabaret Show

  • Comedy Drag Act
  • Male Strip Show
  • Welcome Drink
  • Meet, Greet, & Photos
  • £36.00
80's Dance

80's Dance

  • Learn a fun 80’s dance routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Combat Archery Tag

Combat Archery Tag

  • Action packed day
  • Battle against each other
  • Bunkers and barriers
  • Latest Craze!
  • £33.00
Afternoon Tease

Afternoon Tease

  • Selection of sandwiches & cakes
  • Hosted by a naked butler
  • City centre venues
  • Cheeky & sophisticated
  • £49.00
Binocular Football

Binocular Football

  • Crazy binocular football goggles
  • Football bibs and headbands
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Challenges and 5 a-side
  • £27.00
Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms

  • Interactive escape rooms
  • Challenges, puzzles, clues
  • Themed rooms
  • Will you escape in time!
  • £33.00

Cocktail Making & Adonis Cabaret Show

  • Save Money!
  • City Centre Venues
  • Cocktail Making Party
  • Adonis Cabaret Show
  • Was £67.50
  • Now £65.50
£2 off
till 03/02/2025
90’s Dance

90’s Dance

  • Learn a fun 90’s dance theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Electric Shock Football

Electric Shock Football

  • Latest crazy football game
  • Electric shock each other
  • Hilarious fun
  • Venue hire included
  • £33.00
Finger Food & Fizz

Finger Food & Fizz

  • Glass of prosecco
  • Hot & cold finger food
  • Reserved seating for 90mins
  • Perfect for lunch or afternoon
  • £15.00
Foot Darts

Foot Darts

  • Huge dart board
  • Loads of mini games
  • Hilarious forfeits
  • Bubbly for the winner
  • £36.00
Dirty Dancing Dance

Dirty Dancing Dance

  • Fun dirty dancing routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Footgolf Elite

Footgolf Elite

  • 18 holes of footgolf elite
  • Play 4 ball & Texas Scramble
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Scorecard & forfeits & Prizes
  • £30.00
Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle

  • Choose your song
  • Professionally choreographed routine
  • Split into two teams to battle
  • Private central venue
  • Was £35.00
  • Now £30.00
£5 off
till 03/02/2025
1920's Flapper Headband Making

1920's Flapper Headband Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own 1920’s flapper headbands
  • Laces, ribbons, pearl trims, feathers
  • Cottages, Apartments, Offices
  • £39.00
Bunting Making

Bunting Making

  • We come to you!
  • Bespoke bunting to suit your theme
  • All materials and equipment included
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Revolución de Cuba - Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast

Revolución de Cuba - Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast

  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Make Cuban Flavours
  • Fun games & challenges
  • Tasty Tapas Feast
  • £40.00
Mobile Cocktail Making

Mobile Cocktail Making

  • Make cocktails at your own venue
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Fun & Games
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • £39.95
Mobile Dance Party

Mobile Dance Party

  • We come to you!
  • 15+ Dance party themes
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Cottages, Apartments, Home
  • £24.00
Flower Crown Making

Flower Crown Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create beautiful flower crowns
  • All materials and equipment included
  • Cottages, Apartments, Offices
  • £44.00
Fascinator Making

Fascinator Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own fascinator
  • All materials included
  • Cottages, Apartments, Offices
  • £47.00
Jewellery Making

Jewellery Making

  • Create your own jewellery
  • Bracelets, necklaces, earrings
  • Precosia beads & vegan pearls
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Knicker Making

Knicker Making

  • Held at your home or venue
  • Customise knickers to your design
  • All materials and equipment included
  • Great fun, cheeky activity
  • £44.00
Hire a Cocktail Bartender

Hire a Cocktail Bartender

  • Professional bartender hire
  • All equipment is included
  • Cocktail shopping list
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • £230.00
Mobile Pamper Party

Mobile Pamper Party

  • We bring the pamper to you
  • 1 x 20 min treatment
  • Massage & Facials
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • £32.50

Mobile Life Drawing

  • Nude life male model
  • Pencils and paper included
  • Varied poses to inspire
  • Model comes to your venue
  • £26.00
Mobile Yoga Class

Mobile Yoga Class

  • A Yoga Class at your venue
  • Yoga mats included
  • All abilities catered for
  • Cottages, Homes or Apartments
  • £25.00
Dodgeball

Dodgeball

  • Play many games
  • Dodge, duck & dive
  • Venue hire & referee
  • Team bibs included
  • £28.00
Naked Butlers

Naked Butlers

  • Hot butler wearing just an apron
  • Available day & evening
  • Hire more than one
  • Play games, serve drinks
  • Was £199.00
  • Now £180.00
£19 off
till 03/02/2025
Nerf Wars

Nerf Wars

  • Nerf guns games
  • Inflatable barricades
  • Unlimited Ammo
  • Variety of games
  • £36.00

Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making

  • Two Fantastic Activities
  • Mobile Life Drawing
  • Mobile Cocktail Making
  • Apartments, Cottages, Homes
Perfume Making

Perfume Making

  • Create your bespoke fragrance
  • Choose from 21 blends
  • Trained fragrance consultant
  • We can arrange a venue
  • £45.00
Nightclub Entry

Nightclub Entry

  • Nightclub Entry
  • Queue jumper, so no waiting
  • Nothing else to pay on the door
  • Less Hassle on the night
  • £5.00
Personal Chef Service

Personal Chef Service

  • Gourmet dining experience
  • Professional Chef
  • Fresh ingredients used
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
Paintballing

Paintballing

  • Competitive Action
  • Fantastic courses
  • Masks, overalls and guns
  • Half day or full day
  • £15.00
It's a Knockout

It's a Knockout

  • Original BBC’s costumes
  • A mixture of ridiculous games
  • Prize for the winning team
  • Super fun activity
  • £48.50
Nipple Tassels

Nipple Tassels

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own nipple tassels
  • Sequins, Swarovski crystals, silk
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Spice Girls Dance

Spice Girls Dance

  • Learn a Spice Girls routine
  • Held in city centre venues
  • Experience dance instructor
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025

Sports MegaMix

  • Pick any Two activities
  • Bubble Football
  • Zorb Bubble Games
  • Old School Sports Day
  • Goggle Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Archery Battle Zone Tag
  • £48.00

Female Life Drawing

  • Nude Female Model
  • Plus includes a tutor
  • City centre private venue
  • All drawing materials included
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £28.00
£1 off
till 03/02/2025
Revolution - 2 Course Meal & Drink

Revolution - 2 Course Meal & Drink

  • Modern party restaurant
  • 2 course meal
  • Lively party venue
  • Late bar & kitchen
  • £23.00
Yates Cocktail Making

Yates Cocktail Making

  • Welcome drink
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Plenty of cocktails
  • Includes food options
  • £29.00
Zorb Bubble Games

Zorb Bubble Games

  • Classic games like bulldog, relay races
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Zorb Bubbles
  • Fun forfeits to play
  • £27.00
Turbo Ten10 Cricket

Turbo Ten10 Cricket

  • Short Ten10 cricket match
  • Bats, balls, stumps
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Scorecard
  • £32.00
Belly Dance

Belly Dance

  • Get your hips ready!
  • Dress to impress
  • City centre venues
  • Guided by dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Bollywood Dance

Bollywood Dance

  • Learn a story through dance
  • City centre private venues
  • Guided by an instructor
  • Spectators free of charge
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Burlesque Dance

Burlesque Dance

  • Learn a fun burlesque routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Fun props like fans or boa's
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Charleston Dance

Charleston Dance

  • 1920’s dance theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Garter Making

Garter Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own garter
  • Fabric flowers, bows, beads
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Cocktail Ring Making

Cocktail Ring Making

  • Create your own cocktail ring
  • Swarovoski crystals, pearls, glass beads
  • Includes a presentation box
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Cheerleading Dance

Cheerleading Dance

  • High energy cheerleading routine
  • Pom-poms included
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Chicago Dance

Chicago Dance

  • Jazz hands at the ready ladies!
  • Dress to impress
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Hip Hop Dance

Hip Hop Dance

  • Learn a totally Hip Hop theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Expert instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Jive Dance

Jive Dance

  • Learn a Jive dance theme
  • Taught by a dance instructor
  • City centre private venues
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Spy School Smartphone Challenge

Spy School Smartphone Challenge

  • Spy themed challenges
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest technology
  • GPS and image recognition
  • £16.00
Pole Dancing

Pole Dancing

  • Learn basic spins, moves & tricks
  • venue hire included
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • £33.00
Thriller Dance

Thriller Dance

  • Michael Jackson Thriller routine
  • Fancy dress welcome
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Madonna Vogue Dance

Madonna Vogue Dance

  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Learn the famous routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Strictly Dance

Strictly Dance

  • Learn to become a Strictly Champion
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Can Can Dance

Can Can Dance

  • Energetic, high kicking dance routine
  • Can Can skirts included
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Revolution - Guestlist Entry

Revolution - Guestlist Entry

  • Guestlist entry
  • Great party bar
  • Lovely cocktails
  • Hassle free
  • £3.00
Popworld - Guestlist Entry

Popworld - Guestlist Entry

  • Entry into a lively & retro nightclub
  • Queue jumper entry, no queuing
  • Flashing dance floor
  • Reserved booths can be added
  • £5.00

Dreamboys & Cocktail Making

  • Save Money!
  • City Centre Venues
  • Dreamboys Male Strip Show
  • Cocktail Making Party
  • Was £67.50
  • Now £65.50
£2 off
till 03/02/2025

Cocktail Making & Adonis Cabaret Show

  • Save Money!
  • City Centre Venues
  • Cocktail Making Party
  • Adonis Cabaret Show
  • Was £67.50
  • Now £65.50
£2 off
till 03/02/2025

Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making

  • Two Fantastic Activities
  • Mobile Life Drawing
  • Mobile Cocktail Making
  • Apartments, Cottages, Homes

Sports MegaMix

  • Pick any Two activities
  • Bubble Football
  • Zorb Bubble Games
  • Old School Sports Day
  • Goggle Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Archery Battle Zone Tag
  • £48.00

150+ Group Activities in Manchester

A cosmopolitan city in the North West of England that is just wanting for groups to come and enjoy what it has to offer.

Group Activities in Manchester

When it comes to group weekends in Manchester, the city has it all! Incredible nightlife, shopping areas, easy transport, and incredible group activities. Whether you want an entire weekend full of fun or a night out to remember you will be able to find something completely suited to your group here in Manchester.

Manchester has been an extremely popular place to visit for years and years and it’s not hard to see why. As soon as you are there and exploring the city centre you will realise no matter what you are wanting to do you will be able to.

And with all of the incredible group activities in Manchester there will be something available that is perfectly suited to you and your group whether it’s nightlife themed or something chilled and relaxed.

Top 10 Group Activities in Manchester

1. Cocktail Making

Shake things up with a fun and unique addition to your day that everyone will definitely love.

2. Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

What better way to explore Manchester than with a treasure hunt where you answer questions and solve challenges.

3. Dreamboys Show

Treat your group to some eye candy in an experience that everyone will enjoy and meet the boys!

4. Go Karting

A fast-paced addition to your day that everyone will love, see if you have got the driving skills that you need to get the first-place spot.

5. Nightclub Entry

Secure your entry to one of Manchester’s most popular nightclubs to ensure that your big night out goes off without a hitch!

6. Dance Party Ideas

What better way to enjoy something active than by learning a dance routine from over 40 different themes?

7. Escape Rooms

Work together and see if you have what it takes to find clues and solve puzzles with your group.

8. Bubble Football

The ultimate football experience that you just have to experience! Get inside a giant Zorb and try to play a 5 a side game of football.

9. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Make your way around Manchester as you answer pub trivia questions, visit pubs and overall just have a laugh.

10. Electric Shock Football

Bring your mates along for a game of 5-a-side with a shocking twist… as you’ll all be rigged up to electric ankle tags throughout the match!

Birthday Activity Ideas for Adults

Birthday Activity Ideas for Adults

Make it a birthday to remember with a variety of our birthday activity ideas for adults. No matter what type of birthday you are celebrating you will have an unforgettable time. Whether you want 18th birthday party ideas or 21st birthday party ideas we have some incredible experiences that will be perfect. Manchester is known for its nightlife so choosing a drinks and booth package might be more suited to you rather than something else.

Or if you want something abit more relaxed or you are after some 30th birthday party ideas or 40th birthday party ideas then there are equally as many relaxed celebration ideas as there are crazy nightlife options.

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

And although you may have some celebrations or reasons to enjoy a ladies’ night out there doesn’t always have to be a reason right? What if you just want to get the girls together for something fun and a little bit different. We have tonnes of incredible group activities in Manchester that would be great to include in your ladies’ night out.

In between heading to all of the well-known bars and clubs you will be able to enjoy a Dreamboys Strip Show or perhaps a cocktail making class. Whatever you and the girls fancy you will be catered for in a fully organised group event in Manchester. It’s the perfect excuse to get the girls out.

We also specialise in Manchester hen party ideas if you need any inspiration!

What Baby Shower Ideas Are Available in Manchester?

If you’re planning on throwing a baby shower in Manchester, you’re in luck as you’ll be spoilt with heaps of special baby shower ideas to choose from.

This is a super special time in your life, so of course you want your baby shower to be a memorable one. Whether you want to break the bank or stick to a budget, there will be something available to you that everyone will enjoy.

You could treat yourself to some down time with a relaxing afternoon tea experience with the girls or get hands on with some crafty DIY baby shower ideas such as creating your own unique games!

Popular Baby Shower Activities

  • Bunting Making - Get crafty as you create some stunning bunting for your baby’s room.
  • Baby Grow Customisation - Unleash your inner artist as you personalise a baby grow.
  • Perfume Making - Produce your own bespoke scent in this fun perfume workshop.
  • Baby Mobile Making - Handcraft a special mobile for your baby’s new bedroom.
  • Mobile Afternoon Tea - Celebrate your baby in style as you tuck into some tasty sweet treats.
  • Ceramic Painting - A fun pottery workshop which will get your feeling super decorative.

Fun Work Social Event ideas

Fun Work Social Event Ideas

Manchester is a huge city and throughout you will be able to find areas that are perfect for fun work social event ideas. How many times have you found yourselves going for after work drinks or something of the sort? Instead of it coming out of the blue why not organise it ahead of the day with one of our group activities in Manchester.

Whether you are wanting to enjoy a sit down meal or something a little more fun, when you browse through all of our group activities you will be able to find some amazing ways to enjoy your fun work social events. So whether you are planning a leaving do, retirement party, overall end of year event or something else Manchester is the place to do it.

Reasons to Visit

Reasons to Visit

The Music - Throughout the year there are festivals and concerts perfect for music lovers along with some incredibly famous musicians coming from Manchester itself.

Shopping Areas - Known for being a haven for shopping lovers, Manchester has some incredible shopping centres that are waiting for you to explore.

The Football - Home to two incredibly famous football teams Manchester City and Manchester United.

The Northerners - Northerners are known for being some of the friendliest and welcoming people around and that doesn’t change when you’re in Manchester.

Food & Drink - When it comes to eating and drinking you won’t be short on places to find in and around the city.

Free Things to Do in Manchester

Free Things to Do in Manchester

In between all of your group activities in Manchester it will be nice to enjoy all of the free things to do in Manchester.

Manchester Town Hall is a great place to explore, a Victorian, Gothic building that was built in 1877 and is home to the council.

Museums & Galleries around Manchester are great for learning more about the culture and heritage of Manchester.

Heaton Park, when it’s not hosting Parklife Festival, Heaton Park is a beautiful park that’s known for being the largest urban park in Europe.

Exploring the Architecture around the city is a quick and easy way of seeing just how beautiful Manchester is.

Getting Around Manchester

Getting Around Manchester

With two major train stations Piccadilly and Victoria as well as good bus and tram links across the city, Manchester makes it simple for groups coming to the city.  Piccadilly train station is within walking distance of the Northern Quarter, City Centre and Portland Street. It also has trams, buses and taxis all linked to the station. Victoria is again linked by the tram system and is within walking distance of the Printworks, the Arndale and Deansgate.


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Reviews for Manchester

Rating 5.0
Yasemin Akyurek
20th July 2019
We really enjoyed ourselves! Thank you so much to you and everyone there for making it such a good night for us.
Rating 5.0
Emma Stott
11th April 2017
The Cocktail Masterclass was a great way to celebrate my 30th in style. I booked for myself and a group of my girlfriends, and the experience was a good one. Fab and fun time had by all who were there :0)
Thanks again for your help and advice when booking it. Just wish I had booked the club venue with you!!
Rating 5.0
Kirsty Thompson
7th January 2017
I'd just like to say a massive thank you for all your help in planning the perfect night out for my 30th. It was a truly amazing night, everything went really well and we all had a fab time.