Middlewood Locks
Creative Tourist
Middlewood Locks is a new 24 acre mixed use opportunity in an attractive waterside setting centred around 3 canal basins.
What's on near Middlewood Locks
Red Bastard at The Kings Arms
Blending comedy, improvisation, and audience interaction, this show will leave you giggling, thinking, and even a little uncomfortable – in the best possible way.
from £20.00
Penelope Trappes at Sacred Trinity Church
Salford’s Sacred Trinity Church becomes a gothic dreamland as Penelope Trappes brings A Requiem to the fitting Chapel Street venue.
from £14
Women in Music
Northerly Winds are collaborating with award-winning harpist Elfair Dyer and PhD researcher Emma Haughton to perform and celebrate women’s work in music
from £10.00
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
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40 Things to See, Do and Discover at the Science and Industry Museum
Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore every day at the Science and Industry Museum.
free entry
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Discover and Explore at the Science and Industry Museum
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Until
Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00Where to go near Middlewood Locks
Salford
Caustic Coastal
Caustic Coastal is a gallery, artist studios and independent art label based in Salford, working as a curatorial platform for artists.
Chapel Street
Islington Mill
A former cotton spinning mill, Islington Mill in Manchester now houses artists’ studios, galleries, a recording studio, a nightclub, cafe and B&B.
Manchester
7 Spot Pottery
Part of Salford Makers, 7 Spot is a 360 square foot ceramics studio offering classes and workshops as well as studio space for members.
Chapel Street
Salford Makers
Salford Makers are a collective of artists, designers, educators and makers based at Islington Mill in Salford.
Manchester
Vero Moderno
Taste the ultimate in authentic Italian cuisine at Vero Moderno.
Chapel Street
The Deli Llama
A great little cafe where you’ll find good food and excellent Jazz.
Chapel Street
The New Oxford
Small, perfectly formed, the newly-reopened New Oxford packs a real-ale punch.
Manchester
Unit 3, Regents Trading Estate
This warehouse located behind Islington Mill is being brought into creative use by Manchester’s underground music scene.
Salford
GK Gallery
This Chapel Street gallery and tea room hosts 8-12 week long exhibitions giving emerging artists a chance to showcase their work.
Chapel Street
St. Philip’s Church Salford
One of Salford’s finest churches and also, unusually, a live music venue
Manchester
Factory Square
Factory Square is a huge beer garden, on the banks of the River Irwell, with top-quality drinks and street food selections.
Salford
The Egerton Arms
This old school pub not only offers a great selection of drinks and food, but also live music nights and a lively atmosphere.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Cinema in the North
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Literature Events in the North
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
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.
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Family things to do in the North
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.