The Cube Live and Putters at Urban Playground

The Cube Live

Based on the ITV show, The Cube Live puts players through seven challenges inside the famous glass box, testing reactions, precision and nerve. It opened in February 2022 as the first public version of the show's set, and it is best enjoyed with a group cheering from outside. Each challenge is short, so the format works well for groups taking turns and comparing results.

Putters minigolf

Putters has three nine-hole courses with technology built into the holes, so you can play nine or eighteen depending on time. It is a good warm-up or follow-on to The Cube and works for mixed ages. The courses use interactive technology to keep score and add challenges, making it more of a game than a traditional putting course.

Planning your visit

Urban Playground covers nearly 20,000 sq ft over two floors inside the Arndale, so it is easy to combine with shopping or a wet-weather day. Book ahead for groups. Nearby, The Old Wellington is one of Manchester's oldest pubs, and Manchester Cathedral is a few minutes' walk north. The venue also opened with The Butcher, a burger restaurant from a Dutch franchise. Check the official website for current opening times, prices and any age restrictions before you go, as the line-up may have changed since opening.

Highlights

• Seven challenges from ITV's The Cube
• Putters: three nine-hole tech minigolf courses
• Indoors in Manchester Arndale
• Good for groups and rainy days

Good to know

• Located inside Manchester Arndale on the upper mall.
• Book ahead for groups.

Frequently asked questions