Lauren Cole is Lead Editor at DesignMyNight, writing about the
UK's best food & drink, arts, experiences and entertainment —
covering curated bar listicles, restaurant reviews, and roundups of
everything from London's best views to
unmissable new restaurants in Manchester.
Stunning immersive art and refreshing wild swimming? She's our resident know-it-all
on that front too.
She has her finger on the pulse so that you don't have to,
thanks to writing experience totalling 10 years. Previously
Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group, Lauren came
to DesignMyNight in 2021. Having lived and worked as an editor
in London, Manchester, Shropshire and York, she has a unique
perspective spanning UK-wide hospitality and events.
When only the latest, hottest and
biggest openings will do, Manchester has plenty that are sure to
fit the bill. If you're feeling a new era for Six By Nico,...
Whether you're looking to take plenty
home to carve for Halloween decorations or you're all about the
seasonal soups and other dishes, find farms and patches for the
best pumpkin...
Are you one of those people who craves
the season of spiced lattes, golden leaves and Halloween antics once summer's balmy days come
to an end? Us too. And some of...
When the standard events and things to
do just won't cut it anymore, you'll want to check out the variety
of interactive happenings that'll transport you to a whole
different...
Any wannabe lumberjacks out
there? Perfect for group activities, team building, stags and hens, here's where to go axe
throwing in and around Manchester.
Whether you're a fan of tartan, fancy
flinging some axes or just...
Think museums are strictly a daytime
affair? Think again. Late-opening museums in London are one of the
city's best-kept secrets — and in 2026, it's better than ever.
We're talking...
This British curry is coming out on
top.
UK National Dish Guide: What's The National Dish Of
England, Scotland, Wales And Northern Ireland?
If you've always thought that the creamy...
The Good Food Guide has just dropped its
most hotly anticipated list of the year, so if you've been sleeping
on your neighbourhood restaurant scene, consider this your
wake-up call....
The most spectacular natural light show
of the year is already underway — and 2026 is shaping up to be the
best one in years. Here's everything you need to...
Right, let's not
jinx it. But also… let's absolutely talk about it.
England are through
to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, having beaten Mexico 3-2 in a
genuinely...
National Trust's Lyme Park, featured in
BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, is just one of the
places you can visit for free.
With summer in full swing, there's...
After an exciting match against DR Congo
and Harry Kane once again bringing the winning goal home in the
75th minute, England are back in action against Mexico in the...