What's on near Tatton Estate
From wild buildings to wilder characters, explore hidden histories and architectural oddities in the Cheshire town of Knutsford.
From £20.00
National Theatre turns an ancient Greek tragedy into a modern, rowdy, music-filled production, with the women of Thebes taking centre stage.
Anonymous stories gathered across continents ask how love and work shape each other, through performance, music and live art.
Two conductors battle for status, pride and the spotlight in Double Booking, a fast-paced and farcical dance-theatre show coming to Lowry.
A lost recording of the opening moments of the Strangeways Protest sits at the centre of Richard Hards’ exhibition at Moon Grove.
Free entry
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
Paintings, installations and 500 years of Sikh wisdom are brought together in the service of personal and collective healing.
Free entry
In the new opera Ghost of the AI Empire, audiences use their phones to decide how a futuristic Japanese ghost story unfolds.
From £10Where to go near Tatton Estate
Boasting stunning Edwardian architecture with Art Deco influences, The Bowdon Rooms is a highly sought after wedding venue, conference centre and events hub located in the picturesque village of Bowden, Altrincham.
Inch Arts in Altrincham is an inclusive and welcoming creative community and award-winning arts centre in South Manchester championing creativity among all.
Always wanted to learn an instrument? Or looking to build on existing skills? No matter your ability, age or goals, Aura Music Academy has you covered.
Breaking away from the old school of music education, The Music Place in Altrincham is for anyone who’s looking for fun and forward-thinking instrumental lessons.
Attractive art venue in Altrincham’s Goose Green Square, surrounded by attractive bars and restaurants.
Specialty coffee shop and small batch specialty roasters
Outstanding Thai cuisine, situated in a classic red brick restaurant with a sleek and modern interior. Visit this for special occasions or lunchtime deals.
Sew creative brings high quality tailoring skills to everyone and anyone keen to learn. In their free sew workshops you are encouraged to design and create your own projects.
The award-winning restaurant Spanish restaurant group Evuna’s fourth venue is situated in foodie central Altrincham Trafford. The former Yorkshire bank at 84-86 Stamford New Road will be the first Evuna to house an incredible Tapas bar seating 24 diners along with an open kitchen for customers to see the chefs at work.
Kutchenhaus Altrincham will work with you to create your perfect room layout, select appliances and make sure that your new kitchen fits your lifestyle.
Named after owner Chris’s much-loved and sadly-missed grandmother, Gran T’s Coffee House is independent through and through
Altrincham’s Everyman is a supremely comfortable boutique cinema showing all of the latest blockbusters, independent hits and big screen events.
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