
A secondary school in the Derbyshire town of New Mills.
A secondary school in the Derbyshire town of New Mills.
Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.
Buxton International Festival rips up the rulebook with Shorts, a punchy programme of 4 brand-new 20-minute operas.
From £10.00I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell is an immersive exhibition taking over the Grade II*-listed Elizabeth Gaskell’s House all summer and into autumn as part of the ten-year celebrations.
From £8.50Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
From £0.00Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entryJoin Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entryThe Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
Free entryThe Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
Free entry18th-century chapel, set in a country estate and restored for visitors. Well located as a destination for a woodland walk.
A conservation area with trails, information boards and picnic areas dotted around the River Etherow.
The Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa is an elegant Georgian country house, set in 262 acres of grounds on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
George Street Community Bookshop is an independent, second-hand bookshop, owned and run by the community. A wide selection of genres and fantastic prices.
Award-winning artisan butchers in Glossop, serving up some of the regions best quality meat.
Originally built in 1870, Hollin House Hotel & Restaurant is located just outside of the historic town of Bollington, and a short five minute drive from Macclesfield.
Tells the 700-year-long story of a single family (and, as a result, English architecture and interiors). Very impressive Great Hall, gallery, chapel, a “Chinese room”, “Number 10” bedroom and tea rooms open to visitors after a tour.
Taking up two floors of a Grade 2 listed former cotton mill, Vernon Mill Artist Studios is a hub of creativity in Stockport.
With roots stretching back to the Middle Ages, Bramall Hall near Stockport is one of the best examples of a Tudor Manor House the UK has to offer.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
Cheshire Art Gallery sells and displays talent from all across the UK, with pioneering and exciting works making this space a must-visit.
From tongue-twisters to twisty page-turners, we have all kinds of spoken word surprises in the latest literature round-up.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
The summer holidays are here and what a packed programme of events we have in store for you!
Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.
Shape-shifting bands, scorched-earth techno, and off-grid festivals. Our latest music picks catch the live scene at its most urgent, inventive and alive.