Spectrum Studio
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Spectrum Studio
Spectrum are a photography studios based in Ancoats hosting workshops and with multiple studios for hire.
What's on near Spectrum Studio
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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
From £45
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Manchester’s Northern Quarter: Street Art & Local Stories
This walking tour explores the neighbourhood’s streets, stories and hidden corners, offering a closer look at the places and people that have made Manchester.
From £12.00
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Creative Workshops at Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Create stunning pottery, jewellery, sketches, watercolours and more with the vast array of craft workshops at MCDC.
From £45.00
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Little Shop of Horrors
A major new production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s cult musical arrives at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this autumn before heading down the M62 to Liverpool Playhouse for Christmas.
From £34.50
Madra Salach at New Century
This Irish folk six-piece released a stark and often beautiful debut EP that gives little hint of their “feral, snarling” live show.
From £21.00
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Rock and Goal Tour
Join Joe Feeley a Mancunian through and through, who guides you into Manchester’s two pillars of cultural excellence with his Rock and Goal tour.
From £9.99
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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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Workshops and talks at Portico Library
Join the Portico Library for a mindful days of workshops and intriguing evenings of talks with artists, curators and researchers.
From £80.00Where to go near Spectrum Studio
Ancoats
Café Cotton
This café in Ancoats is locally famed for its lunchtime deals and sandwiches
Ancoats
Companio Bakery
Started by artisan baker Russell Goodwin, Companio Bakery sells freshly-baked bread from a small unit in Manchester’s Ancoats.
Manchester
Blossom Street Social
Blossom Street Social is a wonderful Ancoats bar, with a vast selection of wine.
Manchester
The Hip Hop Chip Shop
A hip hop-inspired, non-traditional chip shop, now based in Ancoats.
Manchester
Mana
Manchester’s only Michelin-starred restaurant.
Manchester
Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
Cocoa Cabana is a highly-rated chocolatiers based in Ancoats, serving up decadent artisan chocolates, cakes, sweet treats and cocktails.
Manchester
Erst
Perfectly-formed, eye-catching small plates with a focus on environmentally-friendly practices.
Manchester
Pollen Bakery
Popular bakery in the Ancoats and New Islington area, specialising in sourdough bread and viennoiserie baked goods.
Manchester
Cask Ancoats
Cask in Ancoats opened in November 2018, it is the flashy sister bar to Cask on Liverpool Road.
Manchester
Elnecot
Ancoats-based bar and restaurant, specialising in cocktails, British small plates, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.
Manchester
Flawd
Flawd is a neighbourhood wine bar based in Ancoats, from the team behind the wonderful Higher Ground dining experience.
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