One of Britain's most important post-war artworks can be found in a field in the Lakes
A monument to a forgotten man – and one of Europe’s key lost works of Modernism On the site of a former gunpowder works, nestled amongst the woods and just a short distance from the…
Summertime is festival time, rain or (fingers crossed) shine. We enjoy a good fest as much as anyone, so we’ve cooked up this handy guide to the summer’s best festivals, in Manchester and farther afield….
There’s a long tradition of Mancunians seeking relief from the working week by heading out of the city to the seaside. Canals we’ve got, beaches not so much. Fortunately the coast is only a short…
Yes, the Manchester International Festival is fantastic, isn’t it? But it’s not the only game in town. There are a number of other festivals happening in Manchester this summer that are definitely worth checking out….
It’s summertime in Manchester, and there’s lots to do. From al fresco film to musical shipping containers, from a new Living Worlds gallery to a celebration of frogs, from tales of industrial life to building…
No matter what time you visit Manchester, there’s always family fun on offer. Whether it’s getting messy, making noise or exploring the outdoors, you’ll find something to keep the whole family occupied this summer. Events…
Short on time? Only got a couple of hours to spare in Manchester? Here’s a few ideas to fill your time: Look out in museum shops, tourist information centres and hotels for the brand new…
Social media expert (and competition organiser) Katie Moffat unveils the winner of our summer holiday photo competition We had high hopes for this summer, but, in the end, it was a fairly typical British summer:…
Kevin Bourke discovers the difference between commission and concession, and finds a survival strategy with sweets and tea, all at Castlefield Gallery ‘Summer House is half studio and half gallery,’ explains director Kwong Lee of…
Festivals and Events / Castlefield, Spinningfields & Deansgate, Manchester
Vuvuzelas at the ready! Neil McQuillian prepares for a new parade in Manchester You may be wary. You may have had a few tricks played on you by seemingly well-meaning people (remember that time your…
Ben East gets to grips with May’s festive onslaught of music, art, outdoor events and more There’s no need to air that tent quite yet – festival season kicks off in the clubs, galleries and…
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