Greengate Square
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Greengate Square
Greengate Square is a public space in Salford, on the banks of the River Irwell and a stones-throw from Manchester Cathedral.
What's on near Greengate Square
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Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
From £20.00
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Cocktail Tasting Masterclass at The Botanist
You can get the behind the bar and mix with the best of them in a cocktail making masterclass from The Botanist on Deansgate.
From £39.95
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
From £25
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Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre
A joyous, tap-dancing classic returns – Singin’ in the Rain lights up Christmas 2025 at the Royal Exchange.
From £10.00
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Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風 at esea contemporary
Marcos Kueh explores labour diasporas and Manchester’s industrial history at his first institutional solo show.
Free entry
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Workshops and talks at Portico Library
Join the Portico Library for a mindful days of workshops and intriguing evenings of talks with artists, curators and researchers.
From £80.00
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Creative Workshops at Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Create stunning pottery, jewellery, sketches, watercolours and more with the vast array of craft workshops at MCDC.
From £45.00Where to go near Greengate Square
Manchester
Embankment Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
The Embankment Kitchen serves up modern seasonal dishes, carefully created by acclaimed head chef Marika Healey.
Cathedral Quarter
The Crown and Anchor
A Joseph Holt’s pub in Manchester’s Shambles Square.
Cathedral Quarter
Proper Tea
Proper Tea sits opposite Manchester Cathedral, serving up artisanal teas (with instructions on how long to leave them brewing), sandwiches, soups and excellent cake.
City Centre
Harvey Nichols’ Second Floor Brasserie
A high-end eatery and bar housed on the second floor of department store Harvey Nichols
City Centre
Harvey Nichols Manchester
Harvey Nichols department store showcases a range of designer brands; be guided to the perfect outfit (or wardrobe) by a style concierge. The second floor brasserie is rather good.
Cathedral Quarter
Manchester Cathedral
A regular venue for gigs and one-off cultural events, Manchester Cathedral is nevertheless a working place of worship – open all year round.
City Centre
Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel
The Renaissance Hotel is still open for business but due to be demolished, sometime, in the near future. It will be a quite a relief when it goes. In terms…
City Centre
Alston Bar & Beef
Like steak? Like gin? This could be just the place for you.
City Centre
Pip
at Treehouse Manchester
at Treehouse Manchester
Bury-born chef Mary-Ellen McTague brings a high standard of Sunday roast to the table.
City Centre
Treehouse Manchester
Treehouse Manchester brings a new kind of luxury hotel experience to Manchester, with food curated by some of the city’s most admired names.
Manchester
The Cosy Club
Elegant and welcoming restaurant and bar in the Corn Exchange, with an attractive domed ceiling and plenty of original features like the staircase and tiles.
Cathedral Quarter
Mowgli Street food Manchester
The brainchild of cookbook writer and curry evangelist Nisha Katona, Mowgli brings authentic Indian street food to Manchester’s Corn Exchange.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Winter brings a huge haul of seasonal shows, as well as productions that resolutely veer away from the fairy lights.
Music in the North
Manchester’s closing out the year – and looking to the new one – with a run of gigs from some of the country’s best underground exports.
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.
Family things to do in the North
Manchester’s family‑friendly scene is buzzing this season with storytelling, theatre, and hands‑on fun for all ages.
Exhibitions in the North
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Food and Drink in the North
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.