Air Raid Shelters
Creative Tourist
Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the intriguing network of underground tunnels offers visitors an unparalleled insight into life in wartime Britain in the 1940’s.
What's on near Air Raid Shelters
That Night In Manchester
Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.
Valentine Special – It Happened One Night at Stockport Plaza
Book a dinner date with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert this Valentine’s Day at Stockport Plaza.
from £10.45
Chinese New Year Extravaganza at The Plaza Stockport
The Stockport Plaza will be hosting the spectacular Chinese New Year Extravaganza. After 5 years, Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts have returned to Manchester to welcome the Year of the Snake.
from £23.00
Adelle Stripe at Serenity Booksellers Stockport
Writer and journalist Adelle Stripe is heading to Serenity Booksellers for the launch of her memoir Base Notes: The Scents of a Life, an Observer pick for 2025.
from £5.00
RNCM Chamber Choir with Clod Ensemble at Victoria Baths
With the RNCM’s Dance:Music initiative comes a concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir and Clod Ensemble in one of Manchester’s most stunning spaces.
from £12.00
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House 10 Year Anniversary
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00
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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
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Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place at The Whitworth
‘Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place’ is a dazzling display of textile works by one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists.
free entryWhere to go near Air Raid Shelters
Stockport
Stockport Plaza Cinema
Wonderfully-restored Art Deco cinema in South Manchester
Manchester
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
A mile long historical landmark based underneath the city of Stockport which was first built in World War II to protect the residents.
Manchester
Merseyway Shopping Centre
Merseyway is built on giant stilts over the river Mersey – hence the name! It was one of the first shopping centres to open in 1965 and was refurbished in 1995. Merseyway are proud of their heritage and their role in continuing to attract visitors to Stockport. They strive to live up to the brand promise “famous brands, fabulously close”.
Stockport
The Produce Hall
This Stockport-based modern food hall has a beer-focused bar and plenty of food stalls to satisfy all tastes.
Manchester
Stockport Covered Market Hall
A historic covered market that also hosts excellent monthly vintage fairs.
Stockport
Bohemian Arts Club
Bohemian Arts Club is a chic and intimate cocktail bar in Stockport owned by Blossoms singer Tom and Katie Ogden.
Manchester
Vintage Village in Stockport
Find quality authentic vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, vintage jewellery, homewares, decorative items, textiles, luggage, furniture, curios and collectables, and unexpected delights you never knew you wanted, all at this pop-up village in Stockport every month.
Stockport
Stockport Central Library
Stockport Central Library is a Carnegie library, built 1913–15 in the Edwardian Baroque style. It continues to serve as Stockport’s largest library.
Stockport
Where The Light Gets In
It might be in Stockport but Where The Light Gets In serves up some of the most magical food in the UK. With a fixed multi-course tasting menu that changes with the season and a strictly limited number of seats, this is the North’s best-kept secret.
Manchester
Staircase House
Historic house in Stockport with original Jacobean staircase now open as a museum.
Manchester
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery aims to give emerging artists the space to showcase their work. It has a varied programme, though its exhibitions often return to themes linked to…
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
Cinema in the North
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Literature Events in the North
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Music in the North
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
Family things to do in the North
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Food and Drink in the North
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Tours and Activities in the North
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.