Wythenshawe Forum
Creative TouristWythenshawe 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.
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.
New Order play an all-day outdoor concert at Wythenshawe Park alongside Manchester’s own Johnny Marr and adopted Manc Róisin Murphy.
from £61.60From photography exhibitions to theatre scratch nights, Waterside has a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
from £0.00One of the famous Liverpool Poets of the Sixties, Roger McGough – ‘the patron saint of poetry’ according to former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy – takes to the stage.
from £20.00Northern Lights Writers’ Conference is a full day’s shindig on the craft and business of writing for scribes at all stages of their career, from the unpublished to those already established with words in print.
from £25.00Following sold-out shows in 2019 and 2021, LIVEwire is back at The Edge this March, and again in June, with an electric line-up.
from £13.00Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entryEnjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entryFeaturing over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entryFirin serves up great quality Turkish cuisine at Manchester Airport.
Bhaji Pala is an all-vegan Indian small-plates restaurant at the heart of the booming South Manchester food scene.
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.
Head to the Cheese Hamlet in West Didsbury for a huge range of cheese, must have deli items, and preserves.
Nestled in the leafy side streets of Didsbury high street, The Art of Tea is the perfect place to grab a heart warming brew and read a book.
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.
Music and movies collide this month as we look at the best cinema events happening near you.
Affecting contemporary performances and fresh, relevant takes on enduring classics, we pick out shows that help us scrutinise the world we live in.
Bio Art, miniature wooden sculpture and multimedia installations - the start of spring brings all of these and more across new exhibitions in the North.
Take some inspiration from our Tours and Activities guide and throw yourself into a new adventure.
It's spring, the sun is shining (for now), and we're all about the best places to eat and drink in Manchester and the North.
Fresh concert seasons, forward-thinking festivals and a revolving door of amazing gigs. Things are looking bright as spring comes into view.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.