George Street Community Bookshop
Sadie Pearson
George Street Community Bookshop is an independent, second-hand bookshop, owned and run by the community.
Come and browse their wide selection of genres and fantastic prices.
What's on near George Street Community Bookshop
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.
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At Home with the Pankhurst Family at the Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
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 freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
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2024 Exhibition Highlights at the Whitworth
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
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Whitworth Art Gallery Tours
Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entry
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MACFEST – Muslim Arts & Culture Festival
Featuring over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entry
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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
Elephant Gym at Manchester Academy
Elephant Gym bring their patchwork of jazz, contemporary math- and post-rock to Manchester this May in support of their new album, World.
from £17.75Where to go near George Street Community Bookshop
Manchester
Lymefield and Broad Mills Heritage Site
A conservation area with trails, information boards and picnic areas dotted around the River Etherow.
Manchester
Stalybridge Civic Hall
Recently refurbished, the Stalybridge Civic Hall offers a wide range of rooms and facilities for community usage and events.
Manchester
New Mills School
A school in the Derbyshire town of New Mills
Manchester
Vapiano Manchester
Vapiano is a laid-back Italian restaurant based in Manchester’s revamped Corn Exchange.
Oldham
Dovestone Resevoir
On the western edge of the peak district national park, Dovestone is a beautiful reservoir and walking route in amongst the dramatic mountainous landscape.
Manchester
Rosa’s Thai Manchester
Rosa’s Thai takes over The Old Courthouse in Manchester, serving up delicious and authentic Thai food in stylish surroundings, with wonderfully charming staff.
Manchester
Chadkirk Chapel and Country Estate
18th-century chapel, set in a country estate and restored for visitors. Well located as a destination for a woodland walk.
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
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.
Manchester
Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth the trip.
Oldham
The White Hart Inn
18th-century village pub serving up a superb range of wines and high-quality food.
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