What's on near Amma’s Canteen
Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.
From £20.00
From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs. What’s the story behind Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
From £20.00
Take a walking tour of both Alexandra Park and wider Whalley Range, uncovering the tales that lie within its mighty buildings, its churches and its people.
From £20.00
The Whitworth showcases one of contemporary art’s most unruly imaginations as 2024 Turner Prize nominee Delaine Le Bas arrives with a major solo exhibition.
Free entry
Yuki Kihara reframes Pacific imagery through Fa’afafine voices, creating lush, critical artworks that unsettle long-standing colonial assumptions.
Free entry
Sneak into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo’s Child in 2026.
From £14.70
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
One of London’s most hyped bands of the last few years, Bar Italia are playing Band on the Wall in support of their latest album, Some Like It Hot.
From £19.45Where to go near Amma’s Canteen
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
The Yoga rooms in Chorlton offers a broad range of in-person and online classes, catering to every level and goal.
A small green space on Chorlton’s popular Beech Road with children’s play area.
A tiny, carefully curated independent store in Chorlton.
The Laundrette specialises in pizzas, carbs, cocktails and more carbs.
97 is a smart new cocktail bar from the team behind Tariff & Dale and The Lead Station, based on Beech Road in Chorlton.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
Primarily showcasing local talent, as well as regularly hosting events and workshops, this gallery is a joy to visit and a prize possession of its community.
A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).
A volunteer-run cafe with all profits going to causes to dedicated to world peace.
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