Sewing & embroidery machine specialists. Roy Bamber started the business back in 1946 and now his two sons, Alan and Steve and a team of staff, follow his tradition of honest and straightforward help and advice.
See the bold and ambitious debut show from Sixth House, a brand-new home-grown theatre company founded at Lowry in 2024.
from £14.00
Join Elizabeth Day on the Salford leg of How To Fail’s first UK tour, where she’ll be joined by a very special guest.
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
from £23.00
emilyn claid’s intimate and dazzling performance blends movement and theatre to explore ageing, acceptance and transformation.
from £14.00
A pre-show talk where you get the chance to learn bit more about the opera and the production directly from the company.
Expect contemporary plate spinning, epic 3-ball juggling and some of the most difficult juggling ever done on stage in this thrilling circus show produced by Gandini Juggling.
from £18.00
Blending storytelling, dynamic choreography and cutting-edge technology, this show can be enjoyed as an immersive live theatre show or via VR. Intrigued? We certainly are.
from £18.00
What better way to mark the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic movie, Jaws, than with a dramatic dive behind the scenes into its creation.
from £20.00
Dukes Drive is located next to the historic Bridgewater Canal. Situated in the centre of Monton, this green oasis has excellent links to surrounding areas and is linked by canal tow paths and cycle routes (66) to Worsley and further afield.
Kids (and their grown ups!) will love this ultimate lego playground, featuring a 4D cinema, LEGO models of local landmarks and rides.
Perfect for families, dive into the stories of the oceans’ most fascinating residents, including clownfish, stingrays, sharks and sea turtles.
B.E.C Arena is situated in Trafford Park and hosts all sorts of events from exhibitions and conferences to product launches, sporting events, markets, live music and company training days.
The entire town of Urmston, on the outskirts of Greater Manchester, is thrifting heaven with a big cluster of reasonably-priced charity shops spread over just a few streets. The pick of a great bunch is the Shaw Trust.
The Astoria is a New York-inspired restaurant in Urmston. You can find live acts on selected evenings.
On a mission to help making a difference more convenient, Urmston’s Goodness Zero Waste is a great spot to shop sustainably for food, beauty and household products.
El Camino brings Mexico to Manchester. The menu includes some of the finest Mexican food around, with a menu based around fresh seasonal produce. Expect a variety of tacos, burritos, big & small
Get Chucked is a burger joint in Urmston, specialising in inventive American dishes like burgers, hot dogs and BBQ food.
The spectacular RHS Bridgewater Garden in Salford has opened to the public and beckons outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
A warm, welcoming and authentic family business authentic who love to distil the best-tasting spirits and push the flavour possibilities.
Tucked away in Barton Arcade, a small but beautiful shopping centre between St Ann’s Square and Deansgate, is Pot Kettle Black. This cosy cafe serves up both excellent coffee and an inventive brunch menu (8am-3pm daily) – we particularly recommend the figs on toast, with whipped ricotta, fresh mint and infused honey.
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
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in latest live music round up.
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.
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
