Previously Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group,
Lauren came to DesignMyNight in 2021 - now putting eight years of
experience in the UK hospitality, arts and entertainment space to
use as our Lead Editor.
Having lived and worked in Sweden, York, London and Manchester,
Lauren has regional, national and international expertise. And when
she's not writing for DesignMyNight? You'll find her eating small
plates at neighbourhood restaurants and sinking pints in old
Manchester pubs.
When only the latest, hottest and
biggest openings will do, Manchester has plenty that are sure to
fit the bill. If you're feeling Spanish tapas from local names,
restaurants from...
This British curry is coming out on
top.
What Are The National Dishes Of England, Scotland,
Wales And Northern Ireland?
If you've always thought that the creamy chicken tikka
masala...
Pictured: Circolo Popolare in London,
which sets the tone for what we can expect in
Manchester.
There are a few things that spring to mind when thinking about
Big Mamma's...
Floral interiors? Flower-filled trips
into the great outdoors? We’ve got the guide for
that. Said to mark the arrival of spring and originating largely from Japan,
cherry blossom trees make sure our...
Between Harry Potter-themed experiences and
events and the release of 2023 role-playing game Hogwarts
Legacy, there are already plenty of ways to immerse yourself in the
Wizarding World. But when you want...
While it's true that veganism,
vegetarianism and pescetarianism are on the rise, great quality
meat remains a staple in many Brits' diets. You only need to look
at the rise...
Considered somewhat of a sister to both tennis and padel, pickleball is another trending racket
sport that's going from strength to strength. Founded in the 60s by
three American dads...
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.
While we wait for spring to...
The capital of Scotland is also,
arguably, the capital of the country's restaurant and dining scene
(we'll let you argue that one out, with the likes of
Glasgow and St Andrews...
From warming potato pancakes to
dumplings stuffed with veggies, meat and cheese; if there are any
country's citizens who know how to whip up a comforting, hearty
plate of grub,...
Image: Ardross Castle
in Ross-shire.
Now on its third series, stand-out favourite gameshow
The Traitors - based on Dutch
series De Verraders - has up to £120,000
offered as a prize. The catch?...
From interactive experiences and
augmented reality to walking among the famous works of Van Gogh or
Monet, our city has really stepped things up a notch when it comes
to...