We are lucky to be spoilt for choice when it comes to fresh, delicious and independent food choices in the centre of Manchester. Nowhere is this presence felt more than in the Northern Quarter. Join John Ryan on this taster walk as you eat your way through the back streets learning about the local history and culture as you go.
From £40
Chetham’s library is, for the first time, opening its doors for those who wish to explore its stone passages, secret staircases and richly panelled rooms in an intimate, unscripted and exclusive self guided tour.
From £20
Improve your aim, embrace the axe based catharsis and have a top quality time at Whistle Punks Axe Throwing.
Infamous characters associated with business, music, aviation, art and sport have all been laid to rest in this tranquil oasis just outside Chorlton. Join Emma Fox in a celebration of these people’s lives and the contributions they made to society and Manchester in their time on earth.
From £11.37
The John Rylands library is an integral part of Manchester’s cultural make-up and in their explorer tour you have the chance to see its interior more intimately.
Free entry
Meet, Flecky Bennet, your guide through the dark and demonic side of the city as he takes you on one of Manchester’s award winning ghost walks.
From £15
If you are passionate about real ale you would be foolish to pass by the Brewery Tap. Located just opposite Leeds train station it is in a prime spot for one last beverage before leaving the city.
An epicentre of entertainment and shopping housed within a 19th Century railway warehouse. The Great Northern is a commercial hub of leisure, lifestyle and buiness in the centre of Manchester.
This year, The National Trust have programmed a range of events celebrating the influential, inspirational and often forgotten women who lived and worked in historical sites of interest throughout the UK.
Free entry
Starting at Manchester Cathedral, join Anne Beswick as she exposes some of the darker stories from around the city that hide behind grand architectural facades.
From £11.37
This Autumn learn how to throw axes at large planks of wood with wild abandon. Whistle Punks have been bringing axe throwing to Manchester’s urban sprawl since February 2017. It’s the perfect way to let off some steam and indulge in some catharsis.
From £20
Join Jennifer Little for a tour of the Portico Library’s current exhibition, ENTWINED: Knowledge and Power in the age of Captain Cook.
Free entry
