Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run gallery space and artists studios in Levenshulme, Manchester. It currently has over 30 artists in residence working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics.
Regularly open to the public during exhibitions and events, check the website for further the latest word on what’s on.
Head to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this April for some special family craft activities and an Easter Egg Trail.
from £8.50
Interrogate the role of Men in a Man’s World from the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell and her contemporaries with Dr Sherry Ashworth.
from £13.00
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entry
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
free entry
The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.
free entry
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
free entry
High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.
Now in a new, improved location, Isca Wines is still the heart of wine and small plates in Levenshulme.
Cosy, colourful bar in Levenshulme. Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
A former Carnegie library, now operating as a community-powered arts venue.
STOCK is a new artist-ran project space located at the back of The Talleyrand bar next to Trove on STOCKport Rd in Levenshulme. It likes to showcase the emerging and the emerged in artistic talent who like to engage in the craic.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Boozy tours, art workshops and a 'hobby house' that champions all things DIY, get the creative cogs whirring with our latest batch of tours and activities.
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
