Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North

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. 

The Midland Hotel Tour and Cream Tea at The Midland Hotel, City Centre, 2 September 2019, 9:00 am–10:15 am, from £20 - Book now

Discover the stories held within the walls of Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel before enjoying a decadent cream tea.

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.

Terrarium Making Workshop, 21 September 2019, 9:30 am–11:00 am, from £30 - Book now

Create a hanging globe terrarium under the expert guidance of Sue Jeffries. In this workshop you’ll get to grips with succulents and use your knowledge to creative something beautiful.

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.

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.

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.