Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North

Swim For Restoration at Victoria Baths at Victoria Baths, Manchester, 7–8 September 2019, from £15 - Book now

Victoria Baths will once again be opening its doors as a swimming pool. Jump into the water of this architectural gem for only the third time in the past 26 years.

Natural Manchester Tour MIF at Albert Square, City Centre, 18–21 July 2019, from £10 - Book now

Discover the flora and fauna hidden in Manchester’s city centre with Johnathan Schofield. Natural Manchester is one of the many walks found in the MIF19 programme.

Peterloo Massacre 200th Anniversary - Guided Walking Tour at Manchester Art Gallery, Chinatown, 19 July 2019, from £10 - Book now

Join Manchester Guided Tours guide Sibby as she retraces the steps of the protesters and soldiers involved in the Peterloo Massacre nearly 200 years ago.

Air Raid Shelter Explorer Tour at Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Manchester, 10 July–9 October 2019, from £5.5 - Book now

Every second Wednesday of the month guided tours of the mile long stretch of Air Raid shelters under Stockport give you the chance to see a more personalised view of the tunnels. 

Botanical Candle Melt Workshop at LEAF on Portland Street, City Centre, 27 July 2019, from £46 - Book now

Join Willow and Blossom for the ultimate relaxing workshop where you’ll be making vegan soy candles and petal melts. 

The Junk Food Vegan at The Vegetarian Society Cookery School, Altrincham, 27 June 2019, from £75 - Book now

Get hands on with some decadent vegan street food in this new class from the Vegetarian Society Cookery School, The Junk Food Vegan.

Adult Skateboard Lessons at Projekts MCR, 22 May–24 July 2019, free entry - Visit now

Open skateboarding session for adults, all abilities are welcome. Discover the creativity of this urban sport.

National Football Museum Guided Tours at National Football Museum, Cathedral Quarter, 7 May–7 December 2019, free entry - Visit now

Discover ‘the beautiful game’ with a guided tour of the National Football museum. You’ll learn about the sports origins as well as getting up close to a collection filled with infamous cups, shirts and artefacts.

Japanese Fan painting at Chapter 1 Books, Manchester, 29 June 2019, from £18 - Book now

Join visual artist Ula Fung and Floating Art for a crash course in the delicate art of Japanese fan painting.

BSL Led Gallery Tour: David Lynch My Head is Disconnected at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 20 July 2019 - Book now

Get a closer look into the mind of David Lynch through his visual art with tour guide Jennifer Little and her British Sign Language lead tour.

Unearthing passion and protest at Manchester Central Library at Manchester Central Library, Manchester, 6 July–29 September 2019, free entry - Find Out More

Join a family of artists as they explore democratic themes through making, marching and drumming.

The Runaway Brewery - Tour & Tasting, 1 December 2018–3 July 2019, from £12 - Book now

Get to grips with the brewing process at Runaway Brewery and enjoy sampling the end result with one of the Brewers themselves.

DISCOVER VICTORIA BATHS - Wednesday Guided Tour at Victoria Baths, Manchester, 3 April–30 October 2019, from £6 - Book now

The stunning Victoria Baths open again this April. Discover their charm for yourself with a midweek guided tour.

Guided Tours at Ordsall Hall at Ordsall Hall, Manchester, 31 March–28 July 2019, from £3.50 - Visit now

Salford’s oldest building is filled with the stories of those who’ve previously called it home as well as historical architectural gems.

Taste of The Monastery at The Monastery, Gorton, Manchester, 26 March–23 July 2019, from £9.50 - Book now

Discover this Neo-Gothic Victorian treasure in the middle of Gorton with a guided tour followed by lunch in Friary.

Joint Tours of Elizabeth Gaskell's House and The Pankhurst Centre at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, Manchester, 26 March–26 November 2019, from £17 - Book now

Discover the stories of two highly influential Mancunian women in a joint tour taking you through both of their homes.

Breakout Manchester, 36 High Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1QB - Visit now

Get trapped in one of Breakout Manchester’s high concept escape rooms with a mixture of locks and cryptic puzzles standing between you and the exit.

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Manchester, Crystal Maze Live Experience Manchester, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4AP - Visit now

Take on the challenges from the 90’s TV show for yourself in this immersive game (featuring vintage bomber jackets).

Lucardo Escape Rooms, Virginia House, 5 - 7 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AD - Visit now

Test your lock picking abilities with Lucardo’s imaginatively themed rooms and multiple locks.

Clay Studio Manchester, 61 Old Birley Street, Manchester, M15 5RF - Visit now

Visit Clay studio in Hulme to discover the hive of ceramicists and hobbyists creating in the space. Try their workshops or visit their exhibitions, both are well worth it.

Royal Exchange Backstage Tour at Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre, 17 January–18 July 2019, from £5 - Book now

Discover a world of escapism behind the Royal Exchange’s stage door as well as learning about the history of this architecturally fascinating theatre.