Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North

TAILOR MADE FABRIC LAMPSHADE with Ministry of Craft at Bamber Sewing Machines, Manchester, 14 March 2020, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, from £40 - Book now

Create your own lampshade with Ministry of Craft, in this workshop which it open to all levels of ability.

Health Walks at Fletcher Moss Park at Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, Manchester, 28 October–30 December 2019, free entry - Visit now

One of Manchester’s most beautiful natural spaces, ramble through the botanical gardens of Fletcher Moss Park, into the fields and alongside the river Mersey with a friendly group of urban walkers.

Knit with Wire and Crystals with Suraya Hossain, 15 December 2019, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, from £40 - Book now

Learn a new technique with Suraya Hossain as she walks you through the process of fine wire knitting. Combining skill with Swarovski crystal beads to create an intricate brooch.

Christmas at Quarry Bank at Quarry Bank, Cheshire, 27 November 2019–5 January 2020, Free event (normal admission charges apply) - Book now

Seek out reindeer, climb aboard Santa’s sleigh and experience a Georgian mill worker’s Christmas this December at Quarry Bank.

The Mayfield Abandoned Station Tour at Mayfield Depot, Manchester, 26 November–17 December 2019, from £12 - Book now

Join Johnathan Schofield for a look into the past, present and future of Mayfield Depot. A feat of engineering and one of the colossal reminders of Manchester’s industrial past.

Silent Adventures Silent disco tour at Exchange Square, 12 October–23 November 2019, from £14.5 - Book now

Take the party to the streets with Silent Adventures and their hugely popular silent disco tours. A craze that has taken 6 other UK cities by storm will be hitting Manchester this autumn.

Manchester Gay Tours with Sí Manchester, 11 October–28 December 2019, from £15 - Book now

Explore Manchester’s most open minded and accepting party scene with Sí Manchester as they show you through the bars and scenes of Manchester’s Gay Village. 

Gin Tasting with Afternoon Tea at Malmaison Manchester, City Centre, 7 December 2019, 2:00 pm–4:30 pm, from £59 - Book now

Experience six Gins hand picked by the Northern Wine School alongside afternoon tea. You’ll learn about the drinks as they are served as well as the history and process behind gin making.

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 - Visit now

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.

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.

Plymouth College of Art Pop-up Open Evening, Manchester at Manchester Art Gallery, Chinatown, 26 November 2019, 4:00 pm–8:00 pm, free entry - Find Out More

Meet the tutors and students of Plymouth College of Art and join them for a zine making workshop.

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.

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.

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.