Bamber Sewing Machines

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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.

445-449 Liverpool RdEcclesM30 7HY View map
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What's on near Bamber Sewing Machines

Homecoming at Lowry
DanceSalford
Homecoming at Lowry

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
Marikiscrycrycry - Goner at The Lowry
DanceSalford
Marikiscrycrycry – Goner at Lowry

Created by performer and choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe (aka Marikiscrycrycry), Goner is a unique live performance blending dance, horror and social exploration.

from £18.00

Where to go near Bamber Sewing Machines

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Duke’s Drive, Monton

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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Kids (and their grown ups!) will love this ultimate lego playground, featuring a 4D cinema, LEGO models of local landmarks and rides.

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SEA LIFE Manchester

Perfect for families, dive into the stories of the oceans’ most fascinating residents, including clownfish, stingrays, sharks and sea turtles.

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Bowlers Exhibition Centre (BEC) Arena

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.

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The Shaw Trust (Urmston)

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.

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Astoria Urmston

The Astoria is a New York-inspired restaurant in Urmston. You can find live acts on selected evenings.

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Goodness Zero Waste

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.

Get Chucked
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Get Chucked

Get Chucked is a burger joint in Urmston, specialising in inventive American dishes like burgers, hot dogs and BBQ food.

Pot Kettle Black cafe in Manchester.
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Pot Kettle Black

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.

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Restaurant
The Botanist Media City

The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring high-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.

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Cinema in the North

David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.

Theatre in Manchester and the North
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DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.

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Poet Imtiaz Dharker. Photo by Ayesha Dharker
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