LIVIA forest
Creative Tourist
LIVIA is an accumulation of woodlands including Drinkwater, Forest Bank, Clifton, Robin Hood Sidings, Silverdale, Queensmere reservoir and Waterdale.
What's on near LIVIA forest
The Secrets of Heaton Hall and Park
Enjoy a rare visit inside the glorious Heaton Hall, while uncovering the fascinating history of the ‘people’s park’ outside.
from £25.00
Chopped Liver and Unions at Manchester Jewish Museum
Mark International Workers’ Day with J.J. Lepink’s powerful one-woman play, bringing a vital yet overlooked figure of British labour history to the stage.
from £13.00
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GASP! Horror Film Festival 2025 at Cultplex
GASP! Horror Film Festival returns with three days of screenings dedicated to championing diversity in genre cinema.
from £5.00
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Chetham’s Medieval Buildings
Join an access-all-areas guided tour of Chetham’s Library and the surrounding school – among the most venerable buildings in the North West.
from £20.00
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Look for a Book
Kick off Festival of Libraries 2025 with out-of-this-world book searching across Manchester.
free entry
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May Day Makers Markets at People’s History Museum
PHM’s first ever makers markets promise an abundance of local talent selling handcrafted wares, live entertainment and an array of exciting workshops to take part in.
free entry
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 £20.00Where to go near LIVIA forest
Manchester
Saint Augustine’s Church
An active Anglican church in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester with Gothic Revival architecture
Salford
Victoria Park, Swinton
A flourishing park in the Swinton area of Salford.
Bury
Whitefield Garrick Theatre
Performing arts theatre in Whitefield, presenting five plays to the public each year.
Manchester
Treetop Trek Heaton Park
Get up close with the woodlands of Heaton Park in aerial assault courses that’ll have you bouncing, swinging and gliding through the canopy.
Manchester
Pot Kettle Black
Tucked away in Barton Arcade, a small but beautiful shopping centre between St Ann’s Square and Deansgate, is Pot Kettle Black. This cosy cafe serves up both excellent coffee and an inventive brunch menu (8am-3pm daily) – we particularly recommend the figs on toast, with whipped ricotta, fresh mint and infused honey.
Manchester
Listo Burrito
Listo Burrito on Manchester’s Oxford Street tempts busy diners with fresh ingredients and a modestly priced menu.
Manchester
Heaton Park
Heaton Park’s 600 acres ofter a wide range of activities and stunning landscapes.
Manchester
Albert Park
Albert Park is an important and valued piece of open space which first opened in 1877. Among the park’s main attractions is a fantastic all-weather astro turf pitch,
Salford
Buile Hill Park
Buile Hill is the largest and most popular park in the city of Salford.
Salford
Broughton Leisure Centre
Broughton Leisure Centre is a sports facility located in Salford, Manchester. Broughton Leisure Centre houses a 25m pool and a teaching pool and also has a sauna and steam room.
Manchester
Istanbul Restaurant Manchester
Highly-regarded Turkish cuisine at a huge, stylish venue in Cheetham Hill.
Manchester
Hong Kong Choi
A superb modern Hong Kong-style restaurant on the edge of Manchester city centre, serving up unique dishes created by chefs with Michelin star experience.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.