The Turnpike
Creative TouristThe Turnpike is an independent arts organisation. Since January 2017, it has occupied the first floor of an iconic 1970s brutalist building in the centre of Leigh.
The Turnpike is an independent arts organisation. Since January 2017, it has occupied the first floor of an iconic 1970s brutalist building in the centre of Leigh.
Enjoy a fun-filled family adventure with Bluey, Bingo, Dad and pals!
from £18.50Promising to take you from euphoria to heartbreak and back again, Death Trap is a powerful twin-punch from the contemporary dance world’s leading lights.
from £18.00Eloina Haines’ one-woman show is a contemporary and deeply affecting performance about labia-shaming and cosmetic surgery.
0.00 -Pay-What-You-DecideThe Lowry presents ‘Memory Stone’, the first institutional solo exhibition by Nikta Mohammadi, focusing on the rural landscape of the North.
free entryEnjoy dazzling puppetry in this spectacular show for the whole family.
from £21.50Discover a magical world books and stories in this spectacular live show.
from £19.00A remarkable true-story with a toe-tapping ’80s soundtrack, be lifted to new heights with this eagerly anticipated world premiere.
from £29.50Discover what life’s really all about in this stunning production for families.
from £7.50Independent and delightfully unique pizza place with rustic decor. Based in Leigh, a few minutes drive from both Liverpool and Manchester.
Hop and Hazlewood is a craft beer and gin joint in the heart of Tyldesley, a short trip out of Manchester.
The spectacular RHS Bridgewater Garden in Salford has opened to the public and beckons outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Prince’s Park lies at the centre of Irlam and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Castlefield Gallery’s latest New Art Spaces pop up gallery space opens in Wigan.
The University of Bolton Stadium in Horwich, Greater Manchester, England, is the home ground of Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Opened in September 2017, The Edge Arena is Wigan’s performance, conference and event venue.
‘A vibrant amateur theatre company since 1931’, and a perfect venue for touring shows to visit.
The Eccles based sewing machinery, embroidery and haberdashery specialists.
Currently undergoing an exciting period of redevelopment, the Octagon Theatre Bolton makes nationally-regarded theatre with a strong focus on community.
Bolton Library Theatre is situated inside Bolton Museum, a public museum and art gallery, which is owned by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
A colonnaded neoclassical Victorian town hall, now hosting comedy, dance, music and pantomime shows, right in the heart of Bolton.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
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We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.