Wythenshawe Forum comprises co-located services and a hub for community and business. The venue has leisure facilities as well as a performance space and complete library services.
Our favourite “afternoon of alternative poetries” Peter Barlow’s Cigarette marks its 50th event with a bumper four-strong line-up on 22 November.
Free entry
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entry
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entry
Victoria Baths are hosting a feast of festive cheer where you’ll find choirs, wine, arts, homeware and jewellery and much more in their Winter Fair.
From £4.00
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
Sneak into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo’s Child in 2026.
From £14.70
I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell is an immersive exhibition taking over the Grade II*-listed Elizabeth Gaskell’s House all summer and into autumn as part of the ten-year celebrations.
From £8.50
The RNCM launches its second Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.
From £12.50
Firin serves up great quality Turkish cuisine at Manchester Airport.
Manchester’s largest 4-star hotel brings a new standard of accommodation and hospitality to the Manchester Airport complex.
Bhaji Pala is an all-vegan Indian small-plates restaurant at the heart of the booming South Manchester food scene.
Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.
Primo Coffee & Baked Goods
Nestled just off Palatine Road in Northenden on the banks of the River Mersey, the Green Flag awarded Riverside Park offers cycling paths, scenic views, a children’s play area, sculptures and trails.
With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.
Greenhouse Books stocks a range of reading material, both brand-new and secondhand.
Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury Village incorporates the Alpine House and Parsonage Gardens, and eventually leads down to the River Mersey via boardwalks through Stenner Woods.
Space for the community – art gallery, live venue.
A visit to Quarry Bank in Cheshire is a must for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the North West.
With only 11 screens (only!), this is one of the smaller multiplexes in Greater Manchester – but its advantage is its location in the lush surrounds of Didsbury, not far from a roster of good bars, cafés and restaurants.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.
Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!
