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Salford Makers are a collective of artists, designers, educators and makers based at Islington Mill in Salford.

Part of Salford Makers, 7 Spot is a 360 square foot ceramics studio offering classes and workshops as well as studio space for members.

A former cotton spinning mill, Islington Mill in Manchester now houses artists’ studios, galleries, a recording studio, a nightclub, cafe and B&B.

This warehouse located behind Islington Mill is being brought into creative use by Manchester’s underground music scene.

Taste the ultimate in authentic Italian cuisine at Vero Moderno.

Middlewood Locks is a new 24 acre mixed use opportunity in an attractive waterside setting centred around 3 canal basins.

This Chapel Street gallery and tea room hosts 8-12 week long exhibitions giving emerging artists a chance to showcase their work.

One of Salford’s finest churches and also, unusually, a live music venue

This lively spot could be considered a jack of all trades – pub, restaurant, events space and live music venue.

A great little cafe where you’ll find good food and excellent Jazz.

Small, perfectly formed, the newly-reopened New Oxford packs a real-ale punch.

Hot Bed Press, based at the Casket Works in Salford, is a not-for-profit printmakers’ studio, is now the largest open-access print workshop in the region.