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
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Lizzie The Musical at Hope Mill
Ready to swing her axe in Manchester, get ready for a fresh and thrilling retelling of Lizzie The Musical this September.
from £25.00
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Feed the Fox: Life writing workshops at Levy Old Library
Join this series of fun, relaxed workshops and learn how to get started with turning your life experiences into compelling short stories.
from £75.00
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Adult Film Club
Adult Film Club is a showcase of comedy short films hosted by Chris Cantrill (of Delightful Sausage fame) and animator and filmmaker Sam O’Leary.
from £6.00
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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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The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2023 at Victoria Baths
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
from £7
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Discover Victoria Baths, Wednesday Guided Tour
Get lost in the charm and beauty of this well loved heritage bath house as you discover Victoria Baths.
from £0.00
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Indy Man Beer Con 2023
Taking over the stunning Grade II listed Victoria Baths this October, Indy Man Beer Con brings together the best breweries from across the world.
from £14.50
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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
Where 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
Stonerig Raceway
Stonerig Raceway in Oldham has seven Scalextric tracks – making for a very unusual day out in Manchester.
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.
Manchester
Oldham Coliseum
Oldham Coliseum is a repertory theatre in Greater Manchester which dates back to 1885 which welcomes touring shows in a vaired programme.
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.
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