Big Saturday: South Asia

Manchester Museum opened The Study on 11 September 2015. A reworking of the entire top floor of its historic Grade II*-listed building, The Study has been reimagined as a space designed to spark wonder, curiosity and a passion for research in all of its visitors.

Leading academic bookshop and cafe based at the University of Manchester.

Canvas Manchester is a new entertainment and wellness venue located at Circle Square on Oxford Road.

Large lecture theatre in The University of Manchester.

The North West’s first public poetry library, Manchester Poetry Library opened in 2020 at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Utility Gift Shop on Oxford Road is all about products that are new, unique, quirky and cool. High street shopping at its best.

San Carlo Fumo is a sun trap on St Peter’s Square, serving up traditional Italian food at its best

Situated on Oxford Road, BrewDog Manchester Outpost is a great spot to enjoy tasty BrewDog beers and a wide-spread guest selection.

Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.

The Royal Northern College of Music is both a music venue and an academic institution for the country’s finest music students.

Long-standing, trend-swerving Chinese restaurant on Manchester’s Upper Brook Street, with a reputation for authentic dim sum and traditional Cantonese cuisine.

Hyatt Regency Manchester is an elegant, modern hotel set in the heart of Oxford Road Corridor, the city’s knowledge quarter.