Christmas Carol Sing-along at Manchester Cathedral
Creative TouristDrop into the Cathedral to sing some Christmas carols; just turn up and stay as long as you like. Everyone welcome.
Drop into the Cathedral to sing some Christmas carols; just turn up and stay as long as you like. Everyone welcome.
Cathedral Gardens is a partially lawned public space in Manchester city centre, located between Manchester Cathedral and the National Football Museum.
The 2022 Festa Italiana was a roaring success, with great food options and captivating live music performances throughout the weekend.
Elegant and welcoming restaurant and bar in the Corn Exchange, with an attractive domed ceiling and plenty of original features like the staircase and tiles.
The baby in the family of Manchester’s concert halls, The Stoller Hall greatly enhances the city’s already enviable live music provision.
Proper Tea sits opposite Manchester Cathedral, serving up artisanal teas (with instructions on how long to leave them brewing), sandwiches, soups and excellent cake.
Greengate Square is a public space in Salford, close to Manchester Cathedral.
The Sparrows serves up a range of exciting pan-European food.
The Embankment Kitchen serves up modern seasonal dishes in a great-looking space on the edge of Manchester city centre.
An offshoot from the much-loved Umezushi, this specialist deli is a one-stop-shop for all your sushi making needs, and also hosts occasional workshops to improve your culinary skills.
A Joseph Holt’s pub in Manchester’s Shambles Square.
The Manchester branch of Mowgli, set up originally in Liverpool by celebrity YouTuber, cookbook writer and curry evangelist Nisha Katona. Mowgli brings authentic Indian street food to Manchester’s Corn Exchange.
The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entryStep inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
from £9.00Get ready for a baa-rilliant adventure with Shaun the Sheep!
from £6.00From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
free entryOlder kids and their grownups – get ready to be horrified and delighted in equal measure!
from £18.00Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.