The home of Stitched Up, a small cooperative of sewing enthusiasts who have a passion for sustainability as well as empowering and teaching others to make and mend. You can find them in Stretford Mall, opposite Boots.
They stock a range of fabrics, remnants and scrap material as well as yarn and haberdashery items. All their stock has been diverted from landfill to find a new home with other passionate sewers.
Join Bee Pedal Ready for workshops in Chorlton Water Park, where you can improve your bike maintenance and safety.
free entry
Join qualified yoga teacher Hebe Reilly, and disco, funk & house DJ Misscothèque, for a morning yoga rave jam-packed with your fave tracks. Yoga Rave is a fun fusion of guided floor-based yoga moves and stretches (with accessible options available), free-style movement and dancing to a live DJ, before we come back together for a guided cool down and relaxation.
from £10.00
Back for 2024, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
Discover a magical world books and stories in this spectacular live show.
from £19.00
Enjoy a fun-filled family adventure with Bluey, Bingo, Dad and pals!
from £18.50
Bringing just what Bank Holidays call for, Wythenshawe Park hosts a huge, celebratory weekend of music from Greater Manchester and beyond.
from £50.40
Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
from £9.00
Modern all-day dining space in Stretford, with a well-stocked bar.
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.
Longford Park is home to an 18 hole disc golf course, the perfect outdoor activity for this time of year when the weather’s a bit cooler.
The Dressing Room Cafe is an award-winning cafe bar and arts space based at The Edge Theatre in Chorlton.
This cornerstone of Chorlton life is a Carnegie library, listed building and the second busiest library in the city.
Based in a former Red Cross Hospital in Chorlton. South Manchester, The Edge is a little theatre with big aspirations.
A volunteer-run cafe with all profits going to causes to dedicated to world peace.
A one-stop-shop, Stretford Foodhall is a place for those who like to eat, drink and shop with a guilt-free conscience. Whether you fancy visiting to sample some delicious street food or to top up your refillable containers, Stretford Foodhall is well worth a visit.
Delightful cafe, bar and restaurant in the heart of Chorlton. Wonderfully welcoming with a great range of food and drinks for all ages.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
A family-run bookshop in Manchester’s bohemian suburb, Chorlton Bookshop is a haven of great titles and unknown gems.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.
