Didsbury Baptist Church
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Didsbury Baptist Church
Church which regularly holds live literature, music and other events.
What's on near Didsbury Baptist Church
Peter Barlow’s Cigarette at the Carlton Club
Our favourite “afternoon of alternative poetries” Peter Barlow’s Cigarette marks its 50th event with a bumper four-strong line-up on 22 November.
Free entry
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MIF25: Santiago Yahuarcani – The Beginning of Knowledge at the Whitworth
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
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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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 entry
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I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell is an immersive exhibition taking over the Grade II*-listed Elizabeth Gaskell’s House all summer and into autumn as part of the ten-year celebrations.
From £8.50
Kino/ Sunday Soul #3 Any Other Way – The Jackie Shane Story at Nia Centre
Kino present Northern Soul DJs alongside an exclusive documentary about pioneering Black, trans soul singer, Jackie Shane.
From £6.00
John Adams Festival: RNCM Symphony Orchestra at RNCM
The RNCM Symphony Orchestra charts a musical journey through 20th century American life in its contribution to the Hallé’s John Adams Festival.
From £12.00
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RNCM Autumn Season
The RNCM unleashes a season of daring stories, fearless players and performances ranging from jazz and opera to film scores and full-blown orchestral spectacle.
From £8Where to go near Didsbury Baptist Church
Manchester
The Botanist Didsbury
Classic cocktails and meals in this attractive woodland-themed restaurant.
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The Wishing Well
A new gastro pub in Didsbury Village, specialising in hearty meals and high-quality drinks.
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Cheese Hamlet
Head to the Cheese Hamlet in West Didsbury for a huge range of cheese, must have deli items, and preserves.
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Rudy’s Didsbury
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza serve up world-famous pizza at multiple UK branches, including this new Didsbury branch.
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The Art of Tea
Nestled in the leafy side streets of Didsbury high street, The Art of Tea is the perfect place to grab a heart warming brew and read a book.
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Home Community Café
Independent, volunteer-run, and super family-friendly cafe in Didsbury serving cakes and proper coffee.
Manchester
The Old Parsonage
Space for the community – art gallery, live venue.
Manchester
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury Village incorporates the Alpine House and Parsonage Gardens, and eventually leads down to the River Mersey via boardwalks through Stenner Woods.
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Albert’s Restaurant & Bar
Albert’s Restaurant & Bar is the right kind of small chain where you know you’ll always enjoy a high-level experience. The Didsbury branch is no exception.
Burton Road, West Didsbury
The Woodstock Arms
A pub just off Burton Road in Didsbury, South Manchester.
Manchester
Cineworld Didsbury
With only 11 screens (only!), this is one of the smaller multiplexes in Greater Manchester – but its advantage is its location in the lush surrounds of Didsbury, not far from a roster of good bars, cafés and restaurants.
Burton Road, West Didsbury
FOLK Didsbury
Beautifully executed small plates, courtesy of new chef Harry Jones
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