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Are you looking for a family friendly New Years Eve Event in Manchester? If so, we’ve got you covered! Join us here at the IWHC from 6-9pm on New Years Eve, for our family friendly NYE party.
Family Friendly New Years Eve Party
The evening will begin with a kids disco and entertainment from 6-9pm. Then from 9pm-1am, our DJ will keep the party going for everyone, and we’ll see in the New Year, together!
This Family Friendly New Years Eve Party is taking place in our large Munster Hall space, which has its own well stocked bar. Because it’s a private event, children of all ages are permitted to attend. We’ll have plenty of soft drinks and bar snacks available on the night, too. (Hot food availability to be confirmed).
Get Your Tickets
Tickets must be purchased in advance. They cost £10 per person, and while children of all ages are permitted to attend this private event, they will all require a ticket to do so.
You can get your tickets by popping into the IWHC or phoning 0161 697 4105 between 9am-5pm weekdays. Alternatively, you can email us your contact details to bookings@iwhc.com and we’ll call you back to make the booking. (Payment in full is required to reserve your tickets).
Tickets are limited, and we expect this event to sell out fast, so we highly recommend getting yours ASAP!
Join us at The IWHC For our family friendly New Years Eve party!
Getting Here:
You can find The Irish World Heritage Centre at 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8-0AE. We’re located right next door to Queens Road Metrolink Station, and have a large, free car park available. (Please don’t drink and drive)! We’re a ten minute walk from both Rochdale Road and Cheetham Hill road, too.
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Don’t want to pay double fare for taxis on New Years Eve? Why not have a look at Nui Hotel, which is directly opposite us.
Our much-loved Breakfast with Santa event is back for 2024! If your kids would love the chance to tuck into a cooked breakfast and meet the big guy himself, this is the event for you! Put Saturday 14th December 2024 in your diary, and book your tickets asap!
Breakfast With Santa at the IWHC is £10 per person. That includes a cooked breakfast, (which is served carvery style), plus the chance to meet Santa & take photos. Children will of course get a gift, too.
Breakfast With Santa at the Irish World Heritage Centre
Please note, drinks are not included, but the bar and cafe will be open, so plenty of hot and cold drinks are available.
How It Works:
Following feedback last year, we’re running the event differently for 2024. There are 3 time slots available. The time slots are:
- 12-1:30pm
- 1:30-3pm
- 3-4:30pm
When you book, you will choose a time slot, and should arrive at the session start time. When you arrive, you’ll be seated and provided with your breakfasts. (Drinks are not included in the ticket price, but can be purchased in the bar or cafe).
After you’ve eaten, you’ll have the chance to get your photos with Santa, and children will receive their gift. You’ll then have the opportunity to enjoy further drinks and snacks in the cafe or our outdoor seating area if you’d like to stay longer.
We have plenty of free parking available, and we are located right next door to Queens Road Metrolink Station, if you don’t want to drive.
Our Breakfast With Santa sessions sold out before December last year, so be sure to book your slots ASAP, to avoid disappointment!
How to Book:
Please call 0161 697 4105 between 9am-5pm on weekdays, or email your contact details to bookings@iwhc.com to secure your places – Someone will call you back to make your booking. Please note, payment is required at the time of booking.
Find us at: 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8-0AE
This photo was taken at our 2022 Breakfast with Santa event.
Dietary Requirements:
Please let us know of any dietary requirements before you book.
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Do you think you have what it takes to complete our Irish Breakfast challenge, and earn a place on our “Wall of Fame”? It’s available from 9am-12pm Monday to Saturday, and costs £15.95 (or absolutely nothing IF you eat it all in under 25 minutes)!
The Irish Breakfast Challenge Consists Of:
- 4 Irish sausages,
- 4 rashers of bacon,
- 4 fried eggs,
- 4 hash browns,
- 4 slices of black pudding,
- 4 slices of white pudding,
- 2 slices of fried bread,
- 3 slices of toast,
- 2x scoops of fried mushrooms,
- 2x fried tomatoes,
- 2x scoops of baked beans.
****WE RECOMMEND YOU CALL AHEAD TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE CALLING IN TO TAKE PART, AS WE’VE HAD A COUPLE OF SELL-OUT DAYS RECENTLY***
The Irish Breakfast Challenge at the IWHC Manchester
How do you Win?
To win, one person must eat it all, (with no help), in under 25 minutes.
Winners will receive a refund of £15.95 on their breakfast, and their photo will be added to our breakfast challenge wall of fame! The photos may also be shared on our social media channels and website.
Please note:
- All competitors will have a digital timer placed on their table, to monitor their time.
- A member of staff will also be watching, to ensure no cheating occurs.
- No substitutions are allowed, to ensure it’s fair for all.
- We cannot make adjustments to meet dietary requirements on the Irish breakfast challenge, however we are able to do this with our regular Irish Breakfasts.
The Irish Breakfast Challenge is available from 9am-12pm, Monday to Saturday. It’s subject to availability so feel free to call ahead and reserve yours. 0161 697 4105 (The phone lines are open from 9am-5pm, weekdays).
Good luck!
Our Winners:
It seems only fair we share your success here too!
Graham cleared his plate on Tuesday 1st October 2024, with 3 minutes to spare!
Our Second Irish Breakfast Challenge Winner – Graham
Our very first winner, Gabriel cleared his plate on Friday 27th September, with 5 minutes to spare!
Our First Irish Breakfast Challenge Winner – Gabriel
If you think you’re up to the challenge, feel free to come and try! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on competitors and breakfast availability.
We are celebrating Bonfire Night in style this year! Not content with one free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester, we’re hosting TWO! Following the sad news that Manchester City Council have cancelled their events for a second year, lots of people are looking for a free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester, so we wanted to help.
Both of our events are free fireworks displays – we will not have a bonfire. There will also be a funfair on-site. (Times and prices of that are still to be confirmed).
Why not join us on Sunday 3rd November 2024 from around 7pm for our first FREE Fireworks display. The second event is on Tuesday 5th November at 7pm.
What’s Happening at these Free Bonfire Night Fireworks Display in Manchester?
On Sunday 3rd November, we will be serving Sunday Roasts in the Wild Geese Bar from 1-5pm, like we do every Sunday. So why not head over for that, before enjoying the display? The Funfair will also be open. (That is not free – Times and prices TBC).
We will have the funfair outside, and traditional Bonfire Night food available inside the IWHC on Bonfire Night (Tuesday 5th November).
While it’s free to enter The Irish World Heritage Centre and watch the fireworks on both nights, the funfair is not free, so make sure you’ve got plenty of change with you, as there’s no cashpoint on site. Food and drinks served inside the IWHC can be paid for with cash or card.
What if it Rains?
Please note, no tickets are required to enjoy the fireworks display. We recommend you dress for the weather, but we do have some covered space to watch outside, thanks to our covered patio area. Rain won’t stop play, but please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.
Getting Here
Parking is free both nights, but will be very limited, as the funfair is situated on half of our carpark. Our address is 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8-0AE.
We are right next door to Queens Road Metrolink Station, so we’d recommend getting the tram, wherever possible. A weekend family Metrolink ticket is £9.50 and valid from 6pm on Friday until 23.59 Sunday. 2 adults and 3 children can travel on one, so it’s great value.
Please don’t park on the Nu Hotel carpark opposite the centre – It’s for their customers only, and they’ve issued fines in the past.
This photo is from our Funfair and Fireworks event in 2021
There is no bonfire at this free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester, and no sparklers are permitted on-site.
Colette over at Going on an Adventure has compiled a fab list of local Bonfire Night events – it’s worth checking out if you’re hoping to attend events in the run up to Bonfire Night itself. We hope to see you at our free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester on Sunday 5th November!
Our Christmas Dinner 2024 Menu is complete, and we are open for bookings! We are accepting bookings for guests arriving between 1pm and 3pm on Christmas Day. Keep reading for all of the information!
Our 2024 Christmas Dinner Menu
The 2024 Christmas Dinner Menu consists of:
Starter:
- Vegetable soup served with a bread roll (V – GFA)
- Prawn cocktail (V)
- Goats cheese and black pudding parcels
- Duck Liver and pork pate served with orange cognac liqueur, on melba toast
Main Course:
- Meats: Turkey, bacon loin or Salmon
- Vegetarian: Nut roast (V)
- Served with: Roast potatoes (V – GF), Mashed potatoes (V – GF), Sprouts (V – GF), Carrots (V- GF), Parsnips (V – GF), Stuffing, Yorkshire pudding (V), pigs in blankets (GF), topped off with a rich gravy (V & GF Available).
Dessert:
- Christmas pudding with brandy sauce (V)
- Trifle (V)
- Apple crumble served with custard (V)
- Chocolate fudge cake served with Ice cream (V)
- Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream (V – GF)
How Much Does it Cost?
We have done our best to keep costs as low as possible, while still ensuring our staff are sufficiently compensated for giving up their Christmas Day to work.
- Adults: £60 each
- Children (Age 2-11): £30 each
- Children Under 2 Eat Free
(If children prefer, they can have Chicken Nuggets and Chips, instead of a traditional Christmas dinner, and an Ice Cream Sundae for dessert. Due to the limited table availability and increased overheads associated with opening on Christmas Day, this will still be £30 per child for those aged 2-11. (Please let us know in advance if your child would prefer this option, so we can cater accordingly).
Gluten Free:
We will swap out the regular gravy and bread roll for a GF option where required – This must be requested ahead of time, so we can ensure we have enough on the day. We cannot offer Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings or Stuffing as our kitchen isn’t big enough to safely accommodate this.
Vegetarian:
Vegetarian Gravy is served with the Nut Roast. We cannot provide vegetarian pigs in blankets, due to limited kitchen space, but all of our dessert options are Vegetarian.
IWHC Menu for Christmas Dinner 2024
How To Book Christmas Dinner 2024 Tables
You can book by popping into the centre or calling 0161 697 4105 between 9am-5pm on weekdays, or emailing bookings@iwhc.com to request a callback.
PLEASE NOTE: A £10 per person deposit is required to reserve your Christmas Dinner 2024 table. This must be paid by Friday 29th November 2024 to secure your booking. Failure to pay on time will mean you lose your reservation.
Dietary Requirements:
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book your Christmas Dinner 2024 table.
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Join us for a Mother’s Day evening carvery on Saturday 9th March, to celebrate Mother’s Day! We will be serving our Carvery from 6pm to 9pm, on Saturday 9th March 2024, and 3 courses costs just £15 per person!
Mother’s Day Evening Carvery
We’re celebrating a day early because The Manchester St Patrick’s Day parade is leaving from the IWHC on Mother’s Day itself (Sunday 10th March).
The menu is to be confirmed, but there’s an example of our Sunday Roast menu here, which will give you an idea what to expect. This page will be updated as soon as the menu is finalised.
Book Your Table
If you want to book a table, you can either call into the IWHC, between 9am-5pm, weekdays and speak to reception to make your booking. Alternatively, you can call us on 0161 697 4105 between 9am-5pm on weekdays. If you prefer, you can email bookings@iwhc.com with your contact information and we will phone you back, to make your booking.
Please let us know if any of your party has specific dietary requirements before you book.
We are also hosting a Boozy Afternoon Tea for Mother’s Day.
To keep up with day to day news and events at the Irish World Heritage Centre, why not follow us on Facebook!
Evening Carvery for Mother’s Day
The Manchester St Patricks Day Parade 2024 is back at the Irish World Heritage Centre this year! The parade will once again depart from The Irish World Heritage Centre on Sunday 10th March 2024, and there will be a full day of celebrations.
Manchester St Patricks Day Parade 2024
There is a Manchester St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024 planning meeting at the IWHC on Tuesday 23rd January at 7pm. If you’d like to contribute ideas, or volunteer on the day, please come along!
The Timetable for Parade Day will be confirmed soon, and this post will be updated in due course.
- 11am: Floats to be on-site, and ready for the parade
- 12pm: Parade Leaving the IWHC
- Entertainment at the IWHC to be confirmed shortly
- 2pm: Parade Returns to the IWHC (Approximately).
- Entertainment at the IWHC to be confirmed shortly
Will we get such good weather for the Manchester St Patricks Day Parade 2024?
Manchester St Patricks Day Parade 2024 Route
This year’s parade will leave the IWHC, turn Left onto Queens Road, then left onto Cheetham Hill Road. The parade will then go straight up to the AO Arena, passing Manchester Fort, before turning round, and heading back to the IWHC. The parade route is roughly 2.5 miles long, and took around 2 hours to complete last year.
Queens Road and Cheetham Hill road were closed along the parade route from 11.30am-2pm last year, so expect the same this year.
Parade Day Food
The following food will be available from the IWHC on Parade day. (No carvery is being served).
-
Irish Breakfast from 8am-12pm.
- Bar Food all day. (Menu TBC).
Claddagh Adult Irish Dance
Carry Your County Flag
Last year, parade attendees had the chance to carry their County’s flag. They were allocated on a first come first served basis, and lots of parade attendees loved carrying them.
Carry your county’s flag in the Manchester St Patricks Day Parade 2024
Register a Float or Group to March in the Parade
Groups who want to join the parade with a parade float MUST register beforehand. Please email bookings@iwhc.com with your information and contact details – Last year, we welcomed groups from all communities, who wanted to join in the celebrations. It was wonderful to see the community come together to celebrate St Patrick. We can’t wait to do it all again this year.
A Float from the 2023 Manchester St Patrick’s Day Parade – Image Credit
Back at the IWHC
This is how St Pats Parade Day is looking at the IWHC Manchester…
8am-12pm: Irish Breakfast
10am: Mass
11am: Floats must be at the IWHC Manchester, where they’ll be placed in line, ready for a 12pm departure.
11.30am: Lord Mayors speech, followed by an Irish dance performance.
12pm: Parades leaves the Irish World Heritage Centre.
12pm-8pm: Live Entertainment in the Main Hall from: Chris Ball (12pm-2pm) and Paul Duran (2pm-8pm).
2pm-8pm: Live Entertainment in the Main Bar from: El Ray (2pm-4pm), Connolly Band (4pm-6pm), Last Race Home (6pm-9pm).
9pm: The IWHC closes.
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for regular updates ahead of the Manchester St Patricks Day Parade 2024.
Finally, find out what’s happening on St Patrick’s Day itself here.
Why not treat your mum to a Boozy Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Irish World Heritage Centre, this year? For just £19.95 each, you can indulge on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and pastries, along with a glass of Prosecco.
Boozy Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Irish World Heritage Centre
This event is happening on Saturday 9th March, from 1pm to 4pm.
Booking is essential, and payment is required at the time of booking.
To reserve your places, call into the IWHC, phone 0161 697 4105 or email your details to bookings@iwhc.com and we will call you back to take payment.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
You can find out about all of our upcoming events here. Follow us on Facebook, to keep up to date with forthcoming events.
Yes, you read the title correctly – Lunch with a Leprechaun really is happening at the Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester. Join us from 1-5pm on Saturday 16th March, and see for yourself!*
Head to the IWHC for Lunch with a Leprechaun
Lunch With a Leprechaun – Menu
As the image shows, prices are £10 per adult for lunch and a pint and £5 per child for lunch, a drink and ice cream for dessert.
There are Two Adult Food Options…
Bacon & Colcannon Mash OR
Jacket potato with cheese & beans. Served with coleslaw (V)(GF)
There are Three Child Food Options…
Hot dogs OR Chicken nuggets OR Cheese & tomato pizza (V)
Booking is essential – please email bookings@iwhc.com or call 0161 697 4105 to reserve your places. Payment is required at the time of booking.
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*Our Leprechaun may have a familiar face, and be larger than you’re expecting
The Kilkennys are one of Ireland’s most loved, traditional folk and ballad bands. They are noted for their dynamic arrangements, charismatic rapport and energetic performances with audiences across the globe.
The band began touring Ireland in 1998. They decided to name themselves after their beloved home, Kilkenny City, in 2008.
The Kilkennys
See them live in the IWHC on Thu 2nd Feb 2023. The show starts at 8.30pm & the bar’s open late!
FOR TICKETS: Call the IWHC on 0161 697 4105, or Sam on 07584 855972. Alternatively, you can buy your tickets from Ticketsource here.
Find out about our other events here.
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