Levenshulme Old Library

Creative Tourist Last Updated 7 November 2022

A former Carnegie library, now operating as a community-powered arts venue, Levenshulme Old Library sits at the heart of the local community.

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What's on near Levenshulme Old Library

24 May – 5 Jun

ActivityManchester

May Half-Term Family Fun at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Enjoy family-friendly fun over the half-term holidays.

From £0.00

Drawing Room with 10 year anniversary branding

Until 4 Oct

LiteratureManchester

Elizabeth Gaskell’s House 10 Year Anniversary

Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.

From £0.00

A painted and collaged artwork, showing three women standing together one holds a baby, they are all wearing clothes made from bright or patterned fabrics.

Until 7 Sep

ExhibitionsManchester

Małgorzata Mirga-Tas at the Whitworth

The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.

Free entry

Toddler standing on grass with a paintbrush in hand turning to the right to look at the camera. He is wearing a navy blue rainsuit with a burgundy and navy blue long sleeved tiop underneath. He is standing in front of large cream coloured sheets that have been strung up on a washing line. The sheets have mud marks making on.

Until 19 Jul

ChildrensManchester

Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth

Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.

Free entry

A stormy landscape scene, in watercolour, painting by JMW Turner

Until 2 Nov

ExhibitionsManchester

JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth

The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.

Free entry

A film still, showing a woman's face screaming.

Until 1 Jun

ExhibitionsManchester

Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990

The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.

Free entry

Until 31 Dec

ActivityManchester

Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery

Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.

Free entry

Until 9 Oct

TourManchester

Secrets of The University of Manchester with Interior Visits

Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.

From £20.00

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Where to go near Levenshulme Old Library

Levenshulme

Restaurant

Station Hop

Cosy, colourful bar in Levenshulme. Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station.

Levenshulme

Bar or Pub

Isca Wines

Now in a new, improved location, Isca Wines is still the heart of wine and small plates in Levenshulme.

Levenshulme

Gallery

Bankley Studios and Gallery Manchester

Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run gallery space and artists studios in Levenshulme, Manchester. It currently houses over 30 artists working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics.

Manchester

Bar or Pub

Fred’s Ale House

Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…

Manchester

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Cibus Pizza

High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.

Levenshulme

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Jandol Lebanese Restaurant

Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.

Levenshulme

Shopping Centre

Levenshulme Market

One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.

Levenshulme

Restaurant

Gaijin Dumpling House

Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.

Levenshulme

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Sips And Dips

Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.

Manchester

Restaurant

Station South

Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.

Manchester

Shop

Bopcap Books

This indie bookseller is run by husband-and-wife team Ian and Suzy out of Levenshulme Old Police Station.

Levenshulme

Shop

Levenshulme Antiques Village

The Antiques Village in Levenshulme is a regional hypermarket where many dealers buy and sell antiques, pre-war and vintage furniture, fireplaces and collectables.

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Chinatown, Manchester

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Chorlton, Manchester

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Culture Guides

Music in the North

Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss (unless you’re paying attention).

Theatre in the North

Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Family things to do in the North

With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!

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Tours and Activities in the North

Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.

Food and Drink in the North

The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.

Laura Ellen Bacon, Into Being, 2025. Photo © India Hobson, courtesy Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Exhibitions in the North

Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month

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Literature Events in the North

We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.

Classical Music in the North

Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.