Bean & Brush is a family art café in Sale which serves simple, tasty food with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The bonus for parents is the arts and crafts studio which keeps the kids busy being creative while the adults can choose to join in, or relax with a coffee.
Discover what life’s really all about in this stunning production for families.
from £7.50
New Order play an all-day outdoor concert at Wythenshawe Park alongside Manchester’s own Johnny Marr and adopted Manc Róisin Murphy.
from £61.60
Following sold-out shows in 2019 and 2021, LIVEwire is back at The Edge this March, and again in June, with an electric line-up.
from £13.00
Discover a magical world books and stories in this spectacular live show.
from £19.00
The Lowry presents ‘Memory Stone’, the first institutional solo exhibition by Nikta Mohammadi, focusing on the rural landscape of the North.
free entry
A remarkable true-story with a toe-tapping ’80s soundtrack, be lifted to new heights with this eagerly anticipated world premiere.
from £29.50
Promising to take you from euphoria to heartbreak and back again, Death Trap is a powerful twin-punch from the contemporary dance world’s leading lights.
from £18.00
Enjoy dazzling puppetry in this spectacular show for the whole family.
from £21.50
A second hand shops that specialises in selling electrical goods
Waterside Art is a thriving and vibrant arts venue in the heart of Sale in Greater Manchester. Comprising a theatre, art galleries, studios and workspaces, the centre is an important regional hub for both performance and visual art.
Grosvenor Square is one of the few open spaces along Oxford Road Manchester; on sunny days, students from the nearby Manchester School of Art come out to bask.
Walkden Gardens in the Manchester suburbs has all the makings of a fairy tale garden. As a venue, it’s hard to imagine a more magical gateway, a wonderful escape only a short(ish) stroll from the Brooklands Metrolink stop..
An intimate supper club in Sale, South Manchester, with a specialist focus on Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.
A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).
Stitched Up is a haven of haberdashery with an underlying message of sustainability in Stretford Mall.
Modern all-day dining space in Stretford, with a well-stocked bar.
With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.
