It’s World Book Day on 1 March, with bookshops around the globe putting on special events to get kids reading! Over the weekend on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March, Dunham Massey is inviting little’uns to turn up dressed as their favourite character, listen to stories and get their mitts on special books available from the shop using World Book Day tokens. This event is free but normal admission charges apply.
This is the perfect pub for an indulgent weekend, following up a long countryside walk with a hearty and high quality meal.
The educational part of the Vegetarian Society. Learn to cook delicious vegetarian and vegan food with expert chefs and street food traders.
Boasting stunning Edwardian architecture with Art Deco influences, The Bowdon Rooms is a highly sought after wedding venue, conference centre and events hub located in the picturesque village of Bowden, Altrincham.
Inch Arts in Altrincham is an inclusive and welcoming creative community and award-winning arts centre in South Manchester championing creativity among all.
Outstanding Thai cuisine, situated in a classic red brick restaurant with a sleek and modern interior. Visit this for special occasions or lunchtime deals.
Always wanted to learn an instrument? Or looking to build on existing skills? No matter your ability, age or goals, Aura Music Academy has you covered.
A public library in the centre of the wonderful market town of Altrincham.
Breaking away from the old school of music education, The Music Place in Altrincham is for anyone who’s looking for fun and forward-thinking instrumental lessons.
Altrincham Market is a market for modern times – and for eats, treats and weekend fun. We take a look around one of our favourite places.
Riddles is Altrincham’s favourite vintage cocktail bar. Tasty, hand crafted treats and stunning classic drinks made by our expert bartenders.
A fan favourite in Altrincham, Kennedy’s Irish Bar offers live music, a vibrant atmosphere and undoubtable Irish charm and hospitality.
Built in 1900 to house the Altrincham Urban District Council, Altrincham Town Hall was refurbished in 2004, maintaining the Victorian exterior whilst creating a more contemporary community facility.
Take your pick from The Little Library’s carefully curated collection of classics and new releases, adding a recently read book of your own as a replacement.
free entry
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and award-winning garden is a must-see for literature lovers, with a book sale on the second Sunday of the month.
from £6
Each year, the team at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House picks one of the famous 19th-century author’s texts to take a deep dive into: in 2024, it’s Wives and Daughters.
from £5.00
Browse a varied and well curated selection of second-hand books at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester’s best second-hand book sale.
from £0.00
Young persons writing and performing workshops based at HOME in the heart of Manchester.
free entry
The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
free entry
We’re excited by the launch of Polkadot Wounds, the fifth Carcanet collection from Forward Prize-winning poet Anthony Vahni Capildeo. This online reading will be hosted by James Womack, whose fourth collection with Carcanet, Why Are You Shouting?, is also out this month.
from £2.00
Our Tourist Telescope is set on the coast – more specifically, Morecambe Poetry Festival, back for a third year with an impressive line-up now spread over two venues: the wonderful Winter Gardens and upstairs at The King’s Arms.
from £65.00
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.