Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North

Yoga and Mindfulness with Suli Yoga at Hope Mill & AWOL Studios, City Centre, 11 September–30 October 2019, free entry - Visit now

Breakdown the stereotypes of competitive or intimidating yoga classes with Suli Yoga’s open and relaxed approach to exploring your body.

Meditation at the Manchester Buddhist Centre at Manchester Buddhist Centre, Manchester, 11 September 2019–28 February 2020, from £5 - Book now

Join the community at the Manchester Buddhist Centre and let them show you the benefits of giving your mind a bit of attention.

Free Guitar Lessons at Partisan at Partisan, Manchester, 25 September–27 November 2019, free entry - Find Out More

Get stuck into a new hobby at no cost with this collaboration between Partisan and the New School of Music. This ten week course of small group guitar lessons is a great way to get to grips with the instrument.

Paint Pop Art at Common with PopUp Painting at Common Bar, Manchester, 7 October 2019, 7:30 pm–10:00 pm, from £26.99 - Book now

PopUp painting are renowned for their relaxed and fun arty events. In this night at common you’ll delve into the vibrant colours and hard lines of pop art.

The Life Centre North, 293A Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW - Visit now

An enigmatic hive of yogic activity. There’s a wide variety of yoga classes at the Life Centre North, explore hot and cold studios and see the full range of yoga being taught there.

How to Create, Write, & Perform Comedy Characters - Women's Workshop at Hope Mill & AWOL Studios, City Centre, 28 September 2019, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, from £70.66 - Book now

Develop your own comedy characters to use in performance in an inclusive all female environment with professional comedian Jane Postlethwaite. 

A bookbinding workshop with a difference! at The Portico Library, Chinatown, 16 October 2019, 9:15 am–3:00 pm, from £55 - Book now

Barry Clark leads a day of paper crafts with an alternative bookbinding workshop. Be prepared to learn intricate techniques and designs that will help you elevate your own binding to a new level. 

The Circus House, Unit 40, Hamilton Rd,, Manchester, M13 0PD - Visit now

Challenge yourself and learn a new skill within a warm and friendly community of circus performers at Manchester’s very own Circus House.

Uswim at Salford Quays, Dock 9, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ - Visit now

Jump into waters of dock 9 at Salford Quays with Uswim, they bring the benefits and freedom of open water swimming to the convenience of an urban environment.

Manchester Folk Festival 2019: Sacred Harp Workshop at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 19 October 2019, 9:30 am–11:30 am - Book now

Experience the raw power of Sacred Harp Singing in a workshop from Manchester Folk Festival. Everyone’s welcome from complete beginners to long standing enthusiasts. 

Archive Poetry Workshop with Jennifer Lee Tsai at Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, Manchester, 27 September 2019, 10:00 am–11:30 am, free entry - Find Out More

Join poet Jennifer Lee Tsai as she delves into the CFCCA archive to produce poetic responses. The poetry workshop focuses on themes of migration, identity and inheritance.

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.

Unearthing passion and protest at Manchester Central Library at Manchester Central Library, Manchester, 6 July–29 September 2019, free entry - Visit now

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

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.

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.