Sponge
Creative Tourist
Roll, squeeze and pop yourself through a new malleable kind of family dance show, set to a 1970s-influenced score, perfect for babies, young children and families.
What's on at Z-arts
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The 100 Story Hotel at Z-arts
Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
from £9.00Where to go near Sponge
Manchester
STUN Studio
at Z-arts
at Z-arts
A small theatre space run by Sustained Theatre Up North, housed within Z-arts in Hulme, Manchester.
Manchester
Hulme Community Garden Centre
Not-for-profit enterprise with shop and green space, and regular events.
Hulme
Venture Arts, Manchester
Venture Arts is a progressive visual arts charity based in Hulme, Manchester, with a small exhibition space. It works alongside learning disabled artists to create and show exciting new collaborative visual artwork.
Manchester
Clay Studio Manchester
Clay studio was founded in 2016 to provide a dedicated workshop for new graduates, hobby ceramicists and experienced makers. The studio also offers a range of classes for students of all abilities.
Hulme
Hulme Playhouse Theatre
The Playhouse Theatre, originally known as the Hulme Hippodrome opened its doors on 6 October 1902. In 2018, the historic venue was relaunched as a community arts centre by NIAMOS – a collective of artists, musicians and local residents.
Manchester
Niamos Centre, Manchester
Niamos is a co-operatively run exhibition, arts, and performance space with a micro bakery, music studio’s, a kitchen and a holistic well-being space in the midst of transformation.
Manchester
Salvi’s Deansgate Square
Salvi’s Deansgate Square serves up la famiglia’s unique brand of high-quality Italian cuisine in a very thriving area of Manchester.
Castlefield
General Store Deansgate
General Store Deansgate is a one-stop-shop for retail and food, based on Deansgate Square on Great Jackson Street.
Manchester
Homeground
Homeground is HOME’s brand new outdoor venue, providing an open-air space for theatre, food, film, music, comedy and more.
Manchester
Food Sorcery Manchester Deansgate Square
Food Sorcery is a popular cookery school now opening in the centre of Manchester after years of success in East Didsbury.
Manchester
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen combines Parisian bistro style dining with a 50s diner look and feel.
Manchester
MMU Birley Campus
Birley is Manchester Met’s world-class centre for Education and Health Professionals and the university’s flagship community campus.
What's on: Families
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The Great Northern Giant Sandpit
Head to the Great Northern Sandpit in Manchester this summer and expect hours and hours of free entertainment for children.
free entry
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Factory International Gift Membership
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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The 100 Story Hotel at Z-arts
Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
from £9.00
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Preston: City Event Programme
From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
free entry
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Summer Factory at Aviva Studios
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
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Igshaan Adams: Weerhoud at the Hepworth Wakefield
Igshaan Adams’ opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
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Summer of Fun at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Summer is here again so bring everyone along for family fun over the school holidays.
from £0.00Culture Guides
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