Heywood Civic Centre
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Heywood Civic Centre
Heywood’s premier venue for entertainment, concerts, theatrical shows and business meetings.
What's on near Heywood Civic Centre
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Rochdale Town Hall Square
Foundational British synth-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark play in Rochdale, with support from Peter Hook and the Light and A Certain Ratio.
From £55.00
The Secrets of Rochdale with a Visit to the Town Hall
Discover Rochdale’s rich history on this guided tour, featuring the newly restored Town Hall, St Chad’s Church, and the Pioneers Museum.
From £20.00
Truly Madly Brutal
Explore the fascinating history of Brutalism in Manchester, while also exploring the movement’s wider intentions and ideals.
From £20.00
Sleazy, Sinister and Haunted Manchester
Join Jonathan Schofield Tours and explore dark side of Manchester with shocking stories, grubby stories and hilarious stories.
From £20.00
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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse
From £45
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Thresholds of Becoming at esea contemporary
Marking its 40th anniversary, esea contemporary looks forward rather than back with a group exhibition that probes ideas of transition.
Free entry
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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 Heywood Civic Centre
Manchester
Touchstones Rochdale
Touchstones Rochdale is a great place to visit with something for all ages – and ideal for families with hands on activities in a child-friendly environment.
Manchester
Rochdale Town Hall
Rochdale Town Hall is a Victorian-era municipal building in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, widely recognised as being one of the finest municipal buildings in the country.
Manchester
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum – once a shop – is widely considered to be the birthplace of the co-operative movement.
Middleton Arena
The Arena has a regular programme of arts and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours. With two licensed bars this is the perfect location for a great night out.
Rochdale
Number One Riverside
A stunning multi-award winning building comprising a library, coffee shop and conference facilities right in the heart of Rochdale town centre. Close to Metrolink and Rochdale Transport Interchange.
Manchester
The Met, Bury
Bury arts venue in fine surroundings. The Met programmes Music, comedy and theatre.
Manchester
Bury Market
Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week.
Rochdale
RISE Inavate Centre
RISE Inavate Centre will be used for a thought-provoking sound installation by Shilpa Gupta at Manchester International Festival 2025.
Bury
Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre
Bury Art Museum blends historic charm with inspiring modern art and sculpture in a beautiful, Grade-II listed building.
Bury
Bury Art Shop
Bury Art Shop is a local gem filled with original artworks, crafts and homewares, championing the work of local artists and makers at the heart of Bury’s growing Culture Quarter.
Lancashire
The East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has six stops, all of which offer plenty of things to see and do, in beautiful surroundings.
Manchester
Burrs Country Park
Burrs Country Park lies on the River Irwell covering an area of 36 hectares of scenic countryside, one mile northwest of Bury town centre.
District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions
Spring has sprung a wealth of great exhibitions in the North West, from intimate photographic shows to huge installations.
Theatre
Closer, riskier, more immediate. Our small-scale theatre picks stretch from unsettling fables about nationhood to the inner workings of a mind trying to hold itself together.
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.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Music
This month’s live music picks move between ambitious new work, grassroots celebrations and a few memorable settings.
Food and Drink in the North
Spring has arrived, bringing with it al fresco dining and a rush of high-profile food and drink-related events in Manchester.
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.