Cheshire Art Gallery
Sadie Pearson
Cheshire Art Gallery sells and displays talent from all across the UK, with pioneering and exciting works making this space a must-visit.
What's on near Cheshire Art Gallery
That Night In Manchester
Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.
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Southern Cemetery Tour
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
The Secrets of Chorlton
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
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Chorlton Arts Festival at various venues
The bunting’s up to celebrate Chorlton Arts Festival’s 23rd birthday, with the multi-venue event running 16 to 25 May.
free entry
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Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entry
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JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
free entry
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Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990
The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.
free entry
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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entryWhere to go near Cheshire Art Gallery
Cheshire
Simply Books
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
Bramall Hall
With roots stretching back to the Middle Ages, Bramall Hall near Stockport is one of the best examples of a Tudor Manor House the UK has to offer.
Adlington Hall & Gardens
Tells the 700-year-long story of a single family (and, as a result, English architecture and interiors). Very impressive Great Hall, gallery, chapel, a “Chinese room”, “Number 10” bedroom and tea rooms open to visitors after a tour.
Macclesfield
Mottram Hall
For those looking for luxury, Mottram Hall is a hotel, spa, restaurant and golf course set within 270 acres of landscaped gardens.
Southport
Greenhouse Books
Greenhouse Books stocks a range of reading material, both brand-new and secondhand.
Stockport
Stockport Town Hall
Town hall for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
Stockport
Baekdu Korean BBQ Restaurant
Baekdu is a charming Korean restaurant in Stockport, featuring on-table charcoal grills and many more high-quality dishes.
Stockport
Stockport Central Library
Stockport Central Library is a Carnegie library, built 1913–15 in the Edwardian Baroque style. It continues to serve as Stockport’s largest library.
Manchester
Hat Works Museum
Top hats, bowlers, trilbies …. who doesn’t love a hat? Visit the UK’s only collection devoted to hats which celebrates Stockport’s role in the hatting industry.
Manchester
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery aims to give emerging artists the space to showcase their work. It has a varied programme, though its exhibitions often return to themes linked to…
Cheshire
Quarry Bank
A visit to Quarry Bank in Cheshire is a must for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the North West.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.