Albert Park
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Albert Park
Albert Park is an important and valued piece of open space which first opened in 1877.
Among the park’s main attractions is a fantastic all-weather astro turf pitch,
What's on near Albert Park
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Carry the Clouds Away at New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery
This free exhibition in Salford brings together local artists, students and community groups exploring what nature offers us.
Free entry
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The Hallé 2026-27 Season
At the top of a packed season, we’re taking a closer look at six Hallé concerts that lean toward the more contemporary, adventurous end of things.
From £18
The Hallé Presents: 606 Years of Reverb at Manchester Cathedral
Finding new things to say with one of the oldest instruments around, Jonny Greenwood’s eight-hour organ piece takes over Manchester Cathedral.
From £23.25
Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
From £20.00
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On The Line at People’s History Museum
In the centenary year of the 1926 General Strike, People’s History Museum traces a century of industrial action and collective resistance.
Free entry
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
From £25
The Manchester Literary Tour
On the eve of Elizabeth Gaskell’s birthday, join Jonathan Schofield Tours for a stroll around the sites (and sights) of Manchester’s literary past.
From £20.00
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Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx in Manchester
Explore the ways in which Manchester helped shape and reinforce the ideas of the fathers of communism, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx.
From £20.00Where to go near Albert Park
Salford
Broughton Leisure Centre
Broughton Leisure Centre is a sports facility located in Salford, Manchester. Broughton Leisure Centre houses a 25m pool and a teaching pool and also has a sauna and steam room.
Manchester
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery is a friendly city museum close to Peel Park with special appeal to families; the highlight is Lark Hill Place, a charming Victorian Street installation.
Manchester
Private White V.C
Leading British menswear brand based in Manchester – branching out into womenswear, too
Salford
The Storm Cone, Peel Park
The Storm Cone is a digital artwork and soundscape by artist Laura Daly and composer Lucy Pankhurst, which simulates lost park bandstands and explores their forgotten histories.
Manchester
Paradise Works
Paradise Works is a gallery space and studios in Salford, with over 40 artists’ studios and a regular programme of exhibitions and events.
Manchester
Centenary Building
One of The University of Salford’s School of Arts and Media facilities. The Centenary Building won the RIBA Award and Stirling Prize in 1996 and the Civic Trust Award in 1997.
Manchester
New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery
New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery opened in 2016, providing a permanent space to showcase the University of Salford Art Collection within the New Adelphi School of Arts and Media.
Manchester
Hidden
Seek out Hidden nightclub just up the river from Victoria. Reviving Manchester’s grassroots scene, Hidden is a raver honeypot swarming with lovers of techno-driven house and disco-beats.
Manchester
ShinDigger Brewing Co
Local brewery set up in 2012 by two Manchester University students, Paul and George. They specialise in easy-to-drink session beers made from natural fruit extracts.
Salford
Tenancy house, Salford
Quarantine contemporary theatre company presents a year-long, curated series of artist residencies and events in a rented house on the border of Salford and Manchester.
Salford
Black Friar
To celebrate its third birthday, The Black Friar is running a series of
Salford
Old Pint Pot
This lively spot could be considered a jack of all trades – pub, restaurant, events space and live music venue.
Manchester District Guides
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