Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. This hidden gem is based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth a trip out of town.
What's on near Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
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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
Online Course: A Man’s World with Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Interrogate the role of Men in a Man’s World from the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell and her contemporaries with Dr Sherry Ashworth.
from £13.00
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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 range of pints.
from £35
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Spring/Summer Season at Progress
Open-air club Progress scales up to 5000 capacity and launches a spring/summer season of forward-thinking electronic music and grassroots culture.
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MIF25: Blackhaine – And Now I Know What Love Is at Diecast
Happening as part of MIF25, Blackhaine’s world premiere performance promises to be one of the most compelling and emotionally charged experiences of the festival.
from £10.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Moin at Band on the Wall
Rock-informed, techno-adjacent musical collagists Moin perform at Band on the Wall this spring.
from £16.50
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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.
Where to go near Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Manchester
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