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Emirates Old Trafford.
Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning, sustainable and multi-purpose venue with a reputation for delivering inspirational conferences, meetings and much more.
What's on near Emirates Old Trafford.
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Camille Walala: Square Eyes at Lowry
Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.
Free entry
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Pinocchio at Lowry
Watch a playful, high-energy adaptation of Pinocchio where everyday objects become puppets and family relationships take centre stage.
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The Guardians of Living Matter at Lowry
A new Lowry exhibition pitches us into 2076, where mycelium and AI entwine to ease the climate crisis together.
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Spies, Lies and Deception at IWM North
Spies, Lies and Deception comes to The Quays, cracking open that window into the shady world of espionage and secret operations.
Free entry
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Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
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The Gruffalo’s Child at Z-arts
Sneak into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo’s Child in 2026.
From £14.70
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Floating Art – Lunar New Year Art Workshops
Floating Art is taking over the House of Social this Lunar New Year, hosting two workshops on the art of traditional Chinese painting.
From £32.00
The Railway Age Begins: An Anniversary Tour
In 1830, the world’s first fully operational, steam-powered passenger railway opened between Liverpool and Manchester. Take a closer look at this breakthrough moment.
From £20.00Where to go near Emirates Old Trafford.
Manchester
Hotel Football
Hotel Football sits opposite Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium. Owned by the Class of 92 Group of former United players. It’s the first of many developments the group have planned…
Manchester
Victoria Warehouse
Victoria Warehouse is an emblem of Manchester’s industrial past – and its cultural future.
Manchester
Stretford Foodhall
A one-stop-shop, Stretford Foodhall is a place for those who like to eat, drink and shop with a guilt-free conscience. Whether you fancy visiting to sample some delicious street food or to top up your refillable containers, Stretford Foodhall is well worth a visit.
Manchester
Ordsall Hall
Ordsall Hall is a spectacularly-preserved Tudor mansion and museum – one of only eight such houses in Lancashire – and is supposedly haunted by the broken-hearted White Lady.
The Quays
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
Water sports centre in Salford Quays a real find for the serious swimmers of the city.
Manchester
The Hillary Step
A great little pub which is also a microbrewery. Much loved by locals, it has a great selection of beer and plays great music, with live jazz at the weekends.
Manchester
Kargo MKT
Mighty food hall in Salford Quays, with around twenty street food vendors, serving a huge range of cuisines.
Manchester
House Of Habesha
Wholesome Ethiopian and Eritrean food courtesy of this fast-growing street food vendor.
Manchester
11 Central
11 Central is a new bar and microbrewery launched by local brewing legends SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO at the Central Bay site in Salford.
MediaCityUK
Blanconero
High-level Italian food in Salford Quays, with no less than seven different lasagnas to choose from.
Manchester
Central Bay
Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre
Classic texts and new work meet in this month’s Theatre Guide, with a bumper crop of shows shaped by power, consequence and collective action.
Music
From underground festivals showcasing emerging talent to global icons unveiling new work, here are our latest live music highlights.
Exhibitions
From monumental to minutiae, this month’s exhibitions trace power, care and community across galleries big and small.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Food and Drink in the North
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Family things to do in the North
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Cinema in the North
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.