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
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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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Camille Walala: Square Eyes at Lowry
Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.
Free entry
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Life Out There at Lowry
Tim Foley and Ransack Theatre’s sharp new comedy about a misfit space crew tips into something more horrifying.
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10 x 10 at Saul Hay Gallery
Saul Hay celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibition that gives 100 artists just 10 centimetres to work with.
Free entry
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Out Here at Castlefield Gallery
Out Here at Castlefield Gallery shifts environmental questions out of the abstract and back into the natural materials beneath our feet.
Free entry
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Spies, Lies and Deception at IWM North
Spies, Lies and Deception comes to The Quays, cracking open that window into the shady world of espionage and secret operations.
Free entry
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Manchester Open 2026 at HOME
Four editions in, the Manchester Open has become both a biennial survey of the region’s creative output and a genuine leveller for artistic talent.
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 entryWhere to go near The Hillary Step
Manchester
The Carlton Club
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British Muslim Heritage Centre
The British Muslim Heritage Centre, or BMHC as it’s also know, was formerly the GMB National College. This 18th century Grade II listed building is located in the heart of Manchester and situated within 8 acres of attractive greenery.
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Thirsty Korean
The Thirsty Korean in Chorlton is a delightful restaurant. Not only serving delicious and authentic food but cultivating an authentically warm atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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Henry C
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CBD Manchester
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St Werburgh’s Church Hall
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
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