Dovestone Resevoir
Sadie Pearson
On the western edge of the peak district national park, Dovestone is a beautiful reservoir and walking route in amongst the dramatic mountainous landscape.
What's on near Dovestone Resevoir
Idles at The Apollo
Taking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.
from £42.15
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Kiss Marry Kill at Hallé St Peter’s
Dante or Die’s latest offsite production Kiss Marry Kill is a provocative work that imagines the first same-sex wedding in a UK prison.
from £12.00
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The Comedy Store at Escape to Freight Island
In an exciting new collaboration, nationally famous comedy platform The Comedy Store is currently running nights in food and drink hotspot Freight Island.
from £15.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom
Award-winning comedian Liam Withnail brings his critically acclaimed show Chronic Boom to Manchester.
from £15.00
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Synagogue Scratch at Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum returns with a thought-provoking season of evening performances celebrating new and experimental Jewish works-in-progress.
from £9.00
Lost Girl at Manchester Jewish Museum
Happening as part of Synagogue Scratch 2024, Lost Girl is a brand-new piece of theatre exploring Jewish-Arab heritage, connection and family.
from £11.00
Into the Melting Pot at Manchester Jewish Museum
Be transported back to 15th-century Andalucia for a screening of a concert play tackling stories around integration, love, heritage and racial identity. Part of Manchester Jewish Museum’s Synagogue Scratch Season.
from £10.00Where to go near Dovestone Resevoir
Upermill
The Weavers Factory, Uppermill
Has the Kettle’s Yard of the north arrived? The Weavers Factory is a brand new art space in Greater Manchester with an intriguing story behind it.
Oldham
The White Hart Inn
18th-century village pub serving up a superb range of wines and high-quality food.
Manchester
Vapiano Manchester
Vapiano is a laid-back Italian restaurant based in Manchester’s revamped Corn Exchange.
Liverpool
Epic Apart Hotel
The Epic Apart Hotel offers 14 serviced apartments – and is bang-slap in the middle of the Ropewalks district, right behind FACT.
Manchester
Stalybridge Civic Hall
Recently refurbished, the Stalybridge Civic Hall offers a wide range of rooms and facilities for community usage and events.
Oldham
Northern Roots Urban Farm and Eco-Park
Northern Roots is set to become the largest Urban Farm and Eco-Park in the UK, bringing agriculture and outdoor activities to the heart of Oldham.
Oldham
Hack Oldham
Hack Oldham is an event space that also offers co-working, community groups and crafting in the heart of Oldham.
Manchester
Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham provides a wide range of exhibitions and activities targeted at different audiences of all ages within Oldham and the surrounding area.
Manchester
Parliament Square, Oldham
Parliament Square is a public space in Oldham Town Centre with restaurants sitting alongside a new seven screen cinema.
Manchester
The Yoga Seed Oldham
The Yoga Seed is an intimate studio just outside of Oldham town centre. Run by Sharon it offers small classes including a men only class.
Manchester
Tameside Library
Tameside Library has the library on one floor and the Central Art Gallery above. Sounds a little like an arts centre. It’s all housed in a comfortable and sturdy building.
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