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Manchester Buddhist Centre

Whether it's serious quiet time you're after, or an alternative therapy to pep up flagging energy levels, they can be found at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, housed in a converted warehouse in central Manchester.

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Wheel of Manchester

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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Imperial War Museum North, Manchester. Courtesy of David Millington Photography Limited

Imperial War Museum North

The Imperial War Museum North is housed in a fabulous modern building by star architect Daniel Libeskind (creator of the Jewish Museum in Berlin, among others). Take the kids to explore the key themes of war in the 20th century.

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Manchester Irish Festival, Manchester. Courtesy of www.manchesteririshfestival.co.uk

Manchester Irish Festival

The Manchester Irish Festival, one of the biggest in Europe, celebrates the Emerald Isle with over two weeks of partying, music, comedy, theatre, sport and dance around the city.

5 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual) - Manchester

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The Triple Trapeze in Cirque du Soleil's Varekai show. Photo by Belinda Pratten, costume credit Eiko Ishioa, courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil - Varekai

Having last visited in 2005 Cirque du Soleil brings its 'Grand Chapiteau', or big top, back to Manchester's Trafford Centre for its show Varekai. An astounding mix of awe-inspiring acrobatics and polished circus skills, it's considered one of Cirque's most thrilling productions.

25 Feb - 21 Mar 2010 - Trafford Centre

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Peter Kay. Courtesy of Taylor Herring PR.

Peter Kay

Peter Kay's Tour that Doesn't Tour sees Bolton's funniest man return to stand-up comedy for the first time in seven years. These dates at the MEN Arena are part of a mammoth series across the country.

27 Apr - 1 May 2010 (various dates) - MEN Arena (Manchester Evening News Arena)

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