Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.
The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life.
Part performance, part conversation, Hannah Maxwell’s work-in-progress invites audiences into the creative process before its Fringe debut.
Free entry
Many LGBTQ+ people who lived through criminalisation are still here, and photographer Steve Reeves is recording their stories.
Free entry
Bean & Brush is a family art café in Sale which serves simple, tasty food with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The bonus for parents is the arts and crafts studio which keeps the kids busy being creative while they can join in or relax with a coffee.
A second hand shops that specialises in selling electrical goods
Grosvenor Square is one of the few open spaces along Oxford Road Manchester; on sunny days, students from the nearby Manchester School of Art come out to bask.
Walkden Gardens in the Manchester suburbs has all the makings of a fairy tale garden. As a venue, it’s hard to imagine a more magical gateway, a wonderful escape only a short(ish) stroll from the Brooklands Metrolink stop..
An intimate supper club in Sale, South Manchester, with a specialist focus on Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.
A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).
Modern all-day dining space in Stretford, with a well-stocked bar.
Stretford Mall has undergone a major transformation, turning a 60s shopping centre into a vibrant, community-led town centre. Led by Trafford Council and Bruntwood Works.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.
With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
Discover a fast, funny and brilliantly accessible take on Shakespeare, performed in one of Manchester’s most beautiful hidden spaces.
Free entry
Prepare for lift-off this summer at the Science and Industry Museum with a line-up of free, out-of-this-world family fun.
Free entry
Thomas moves off the screen and onto the tracks in this immersive, steam-powered family railway adventure.
From £15.95
This world-premiere exhibition offers a hands-on journey through the Solar System, making complex science tangible, playful and participatory.
From £10.00
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
From £18.00
Discover the summer's most rewarding theatre in libraries, pubs, Fringe venues and unexpected spaces across the North.
From post-industrial romance to experimental country, here's a hot new batch of weird gigs in small venues.
Five exhibitions worth your time this month - and between them, a lot of ground covered.
It's heatwave time, so set your small talk phasers to 'weather' and get out there and grab some cold drinks and delicious food.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
