Platt Hall, the Grade II listed Georgian house, is host to the Gallery of Costume in Rusholme. It houses one of the most important costume collections in Britain (second only to the V&A), with 20,000 fashion items from 17th century to the present in its collection. Part of Manchester City Galleries.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
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Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
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The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
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Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
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The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
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Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
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Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.
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Created by and for young adults, Touching Grass is a series of workshops where people can connect and discuss the ongoing climate crisis.
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One of the most highly-rated places to eat on Curry Mile, this modest takeaway has fans all over the UK thanks to its exceptional food.
With a year-round programme spanning yoga to experimental performance, Birch is where community spirit meets creative flair.
Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is steeped in history, the land having been acquired by the Platt family in 1225.
Humble restaurant on Curry Mile that serves superb quality food.
Lebanese bakery serving the best cakes and confectionary on Curry Mile.
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Mughli, the best Rusholme Indian restaurant by a Curry Mile
The iconic MMU Hollings Campus, or the Toast Rack as it is more affectionately known. Nikolaus Pevsner described it as “a perfect piece of pop architecture” when it opened as a Domestic and Trades College in 1960.
Modern cafe and restaurant on Manchester’s Curry Mile. encouraging
Cafe, bar, and live music venue in Fallowfield. Also hosts regular film nights and literature events.
The Giving Tree is a cafe and community hub based in Rusholme, a short walk from the city centre.
Korean home cooking on Manchester’s Upper Brook Street.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
From environmental to experimental, our poetry and prose picks from around the North are focused on the unusual and the fun.
Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.
Shape-shifting bands, scorched-earth techno, and off-grid festivals. Our latest music picks catch the live scene at its most urgent, inventive and alive.
This month's guide is truly eclectic - from free family festivals, to food events, circus school and more!
