The Hillary Step
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The Hillary Step
A great little pub which is also a microbrewery. Much loved by locals, it has a great selection of beer and plays great music, with live jazz at the weekends.
What's on near The Hillary Step
Alexandra Park and Whalley Range Tour
Take a walking tour of both Alexandra Park and wider Whalley Range, uncovering the tales that lie within its mighty buildings, its churches and its people.
From £20.00
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The Secrets of Chorlton
From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs. What’s the story behind Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
From £20.00
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Southern Cemetery Tour
Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.
From £20.00
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The Gruffalo’s Child at Z-arts
Sneak into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo’s Child in 2026.
From £14.70
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Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
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Floating Art – Lunar New Year Art Workshops
Floating Art is taking over the House of Social this Lunar New Year, hosting two workshops on the art of traditional Chinese painting.
From £32.00
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Pinocchio at Lowry
Watch a playful, high-energy adaptation of Pinocchio where everyday objects become puppets and family relationships take centre stage.
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The Guardians of Living Matter at Lowry
A new Lowry exhibition pitches us into 2076, where mycelium and AI entwine to ease the climate crisis together.
Where to go near The Hillary Step
Manchester
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British Muslim Heritage Centre
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Thirsty Korean
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The Font Chorlton
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St. Margaret’s Church Whalley Range
St. Margaret’s Church is a Christian community that prides itself on being dynamic, creative, inclusive and supportive.
Chorlton
Unicorn Grocery
An ever popular food cooperative in Chorlton who stock a wide-range of locally and ethically sourced organic, fruit, veg and fair trade products.
Manchester
Henry C
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Chorlton
CBD Manchester
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Barbakan Delicatessen
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St Werburgh’s Church Hall
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
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We have an eclectic mix of gigs for you this month, moving from experimental electronics and noise rock to synth pop, opera, and hyper-local R&B.
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Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
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Exhibitions in the North
From monumental to minutiae, this month’s exhibitions trace power, care and community across galleries big and small.
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Food and Drink in the North
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
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.