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What's on near Grapefruit
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New Order and Blossoms at Wythenshawe Park
Bringing just what Bank Holidays call for, Wythenshawe Park hosts a huge, celebratory weekend of music from Greater Manchester and beyond.
from £50.40
Bee Pedal Ready at Chorlton Water Park
Join Bee Pedal Ready for workshops in Chorlton Water Park, where you can improve your bike maintenance and safety.
free entry
Yoga Rave at Waterside Arts
Join qualified yoga teacher Hebe Reilly, and disco, funk & house DJ Misscothèque, for a morning yoga rave jam-packed with your fave tracks. Yoga Rave is a fun fusion of guided floor-based yoga moves and stretches (with accessible options available), free-style movement and dancing to a live DJ, before we come back together for a guided cool down and relaxation.
from £10.00
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Refract 24 at Waterside
Back for 2024, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
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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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PLAYTIME at The Whitworth
Come rain or shine, there’s plenty for little ones to enjoy throughout August with The Whitworth’s PLAYTIME programme of free family fun.
free entry
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John Lyons: Carnivalesque at The Whitworth
The Whitworth celebrates six decades of John Lyons’ creative career with ‘Carnivalesque’, a retrospective show of visual art and poetry.
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 entryWhere to go near Grapefruit
Manchester
Wythenshawe Park
With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.
Macclesfield
Riverside Park
Nestled just off Palatine Road in Northenden on the banks of the River Mersey, the Green Flag awarded Riverside Park offers cycling paths, scenic views, a children’s play area, sculptures and trails.
Burton Road, West Didsbury
The Woodstock Arms
A pub just off Burton Road in Didsbury, South Manchester.
Didsbury
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.
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.
Manchester
The Old Parsonage
Space for the community – art gallery, live venue.
Chorlton
Amma’s Canteen
Fantastic Indian street food in South Manchester.
Sale
Meze & More
An intimate supper club in Sale, South Manchester, with a specialist focus on Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.
Didsbury
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.
Didsbury
Home Community Café
Independent, volunteer-run, and super family-friendly cafe in Didsbury serving cakes and proper coffee.
Manchester
Next Door Gallery
Primarily showcasing local talent, as well as regularly hosting events and workshops, this gallery is a joy to visit and a prize possession of its community.
Chorlton
Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).
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