A secondary school in the Derbyshire town of New Mills.
What's on near New Mills School
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Redactions at texture
For the four artists in texture’s reopening show, redaction is not absence but method – a way of exploring what’s been officially ignored, coded or suppressed.
Free entry
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Michaela Yearwood-Dan: The Practice of Liberation at The Whitworth
Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s first UK institutional exhibition layers painting, ceramics and sound to explore liberation across personal and institutional histories.
Free entry
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Reflections: Sangat and the Self at The Whitworth
Paintings, installations and 500 years of Sikh tradition are brought together in the service of personal and collective healing.
Free entry
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Secrets of The University of Manchester
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
1000 Rabbits at The Abbey
Now Wave’s newly revived Hulme pub opens its doors with an ‘art pop picnic’ from London’s 1000 Rabbits.
From £12.00
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Brewery Tour and Tasting at Cloudwater’s Unit 9 Taproom
Cloudwater is a jewel in Manchester’s local brewery crown. Join them for a brewery tour and tasting at the Unit 9 Taproom.
From £25.00
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The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind at Depot Mayfield
Fans of the world-famous and still-anonymous street artist Banksy, gather round. Spring 2026 sees The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind take over Depot Mayfield.
From £22.00
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The Kimpton Clocktower Tour
Explore the incredible history behind one of Britain’s grandest and most storied commercial buildings: Manchester’s Grade II listed Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.
From £25.00Where to go near New Mills School
Manchester
Chadkirk Chapel and Country Estate
18th-century chapel, set in a country estate and restored for visitors. Well located as a destination for a woodland walk.
Manchester
Lymefield and Broad Mills Heritage Site
A conservation area with trails, information boards and picnic areas dotted around the River Etherow.
Macclesfield
Shrigley Hall Hotel
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.
Peak District
George Street Community Bookshop
George Street Community Bookshop is an independent, second-hand bookshop, owned and run by the community. A wide selection of genres and fantastic prices.
Manchester
Mettricks Butchers Glossop
Award-winning artisan butchers in Glossop, serving up some of the regions best quality meat.
Macclesfield
Hollin House Hotel
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.
Adlington Hall & Gardens
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.
Stockport
Vernon Mill Artist Studios
Taking up two floors of a Grade 2 listed former cotton mill, Vernon Mill Artist Studios is a hub of creativity in Stockport.
Bramall Hall
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.
Cheshire
Simply Books
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
Manchester
Cheshire Art Gallery
Cheshire Art Gallery sells and displays talent from all across the UK, with pioneering and exciting works making this space a must-visit.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Cinema in the North
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Exhibitions
Five exhibitions worth your time this month - and between them, a lot of ground covered.
Family things to do in the North
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Music
From drone metal to art pop, free festivals to gigs in museums, here's one of our more eclectic music updates.
Theatre
Community, memory, technology and love collide in this month's selection of thought-provoking theatre.
Food and Drink in the North
There’s been lamb, there’s been champagne, there’s been okra. Look at what you could have eaten, then plan the next few weeks accordingly.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.