As part of their Rights of the Child programme, this summer Quarry Bank are exploring the Goals of Education. From the 19th to the 30th of August, you can explore the tuneful side of Quarry Bank. From musical storytelling to the natural rhythms of the surrounding estate, there’ll be lots to discover and enjoy including new ways to create music inspired by Quarry Bank’s machines and the River Bollin.
Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.
Manchester’s largest 4-star hotel brings a new standard of accommodation and hospitality to the Manchester Airport complex.
Firin serves up great quality Turkish cuisine at Manchester Airport.
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.
Charming independent pizza and cocktail bar in Alderley Edge, that prides itself on only using the freshest ingredients.
High-end Chinese restaurant that combines traditional Cantonese cooking and modern ideas. Based in Alderley Edge.
This is one of our favourite cosy pubs: not far from Manchester, The Church Inn is Grade II-listed and dates back to the 18th-century.
Bhaji Pala is an all-vegan Indian small-plates restaurant at the heart of the booming South Manchester food scene.
Cheshire Art Gallery sells and displays talent from all across the UK, with pioneering and exciting works making this space a must-visit.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
Greenhouse Books stocks a range of reading material, both brand-new and secondhand.
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Explore the People’s History Museum with your banner bingo card in hand as you navigate their galleries through the lens of craftivism.
free entry
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00
Enjoy a interactive, sensory show for little ones and their grownups.
from £9.50
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entry
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
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.
