Axis Arts Centre
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From the misty marshes of Kent to the dusty streets of London, Quantum Theatre bring a thrilling version of Dickens’s most popular novel.
from £12.00Embark on a magical journey with Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz walkabout theatre experience.
from £6.75Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when The Gangs of New York, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Importance of Being Earnest play Grosvenor Park this summer.
from £6.75Be transported to 19th-century America when Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre stages Gangs of New York this summer.
from £20.25Packed with wit, charm, and mistaken identities, enjoy an evening (or afternoon) in Grosvenor Park with Oscar Wilde’s razor-sharp comedy.
from £20.25Bringing just what Bank Holidays call for, Wythenshawe Park hosts a huge, celebratory weekend of music from Greater Manchester and beyond.
from £50.40Join qualified yoga teacher Hebe Reilly, and disco, funk & house DJ Misscothèque, for a morning yoga rave jam-packed with your fave tracks. Yoga Rave is a fun fusion of guided floor-based yoga moves and stretches (with accessible options available), free-style movement and dancing to a live DJ, before we come back together for a guided cool down and relaxation.
from £10.00Back for 2024, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
A beautiful area of ancient woodland on the edge of Crewe. It feels ancient and has a special atmosphere. Make sure you take your camera. There is always something worth looking at and enjoying whether it is the trees or the wildlife.
The Sydney Arms in Crewe is a Robinson’s community pub, set in beautiful greenery and with a large and secure beer garden.
Steam into 175 years of railway history at Crewe Heritage Centre with exhibits that tell the story of Crewe’s train building days and the locomotion connection.
Platform Theatre Company is an innovative theatre dedicated to promoting new work and voices in the cultural sector.
Gio’s Italian has produced homemade Italian food since 1987. The talented chefs use fresh produce and make the dough and pasta from scratch to ensure that all guests can enjoy an authenic Italian experience.
The hotel is in a quiet location but just a stroll away from the many pubs and restaurants on the Nantwich Road & surrounding areas. Within walking distance of the town centre, where the Lyceum Theatre, the Limelight Club and other entertainments can be found.
Crewe’s Alexandra Stadium boasts a 10,000 plus capacity, with crowds flocking to it for regular match days and live events.
Crewe Market Hall offers shopping and dining under one roof, bringing street food, fresh food produce and independent retail together.
Bar and brewery based in Crewe that serves a variety of beer, cider, cocktails, gin, rum & wine. LGBTQ+ inclusive, #everyonewelcome member. Dog Friendly, child friendly until 8pm (not in main bar).
Hops Belgian Bar is a cafe-come-bar offering a range of bottled beers, draught Belgian ales, ciders, continental lagers and cask ales.
The only Edwardian Theatre in Cheshire, Crewe Lyceum Theatre is the place to experience show-stopping entertainment.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.