HSBC UK National Cycling Centre
Creative Tourist
The HSBC UK National Cycling Centre was Britain’s first indoor Olympic cycling track, and since it opened in 1994, has become one of the World’s finest and fastest board tracks.
What's on near HSBC UK National Cycling Centre
An afternoon of absurd surreal poetry at P3 Annihilation Eve
For this free afternoon of absurd surreal poetry, we are agog to see Vik Shirley, Stephen Emmerson and Marcus Silcock corralled by Tom Jenks.
free entry
Set Dressing at P3 Annihilation Eve
An exciting new project is born as Scott Fair – the guitarist and producer of Manchester’s hyped noise band Mandy, Indiana – announces a new musical venture in Set Dressing.
free entry
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35
Athanasia Kontou / Brick Smyth / Dove Ellis at Hallé St. Michaels
Comedy, song writing and virtuosic pianists collide with Athanasia Kontou to form an unexpected line up at Halle St Michael’s church.
from £5.00
Good Fridaze Family Social at Freight Island
Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy an awesome family rave this Easter!
from £8.50
Seàn Hewitt in conversation with Andrew McMillan at Queer Lit
Expect an unforgettable evening of captivating conversation as award-winning poet, memoirist, novelist and literary critic Seán Hewitt reads from his eagerly awaited debut novel.
from £5.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00Where to go near HSBC UK National Cycling Centre
Manchester
Phillips Park
Phillips park is was one of the first municipal parks in the UK. It has a combination of woodland, fields and is home to extensive wildlife.
Manchester
Co-op Live
Accommodating 23,500 people, Manchester’s Co-op Live is the UK’s biggest indoor arena, complete with an innovative smart bowl design.
Manchester
Vermilion
Luxurious Indian restaurant, featuring a range of high-end Indian, Thai and pan-Asian dishes in one of the most opulent venues in all Manchester.
Manchester
Le Social Wine Bar
Le Social is a stylish wine bar and tasting room, focusing on exhibitions by local artists as well as natural wines, deli boards and continental plates.
Manchester
Hope Mill Theatre
Sitting in a Grade II-listed former Mill on Pollard Street, Hope Mill brings exciting fringe theatre productions to Manchester’s thriving live theatre scene.
Manchester
Hope Mill & AWOL Studios
Flexible space in the heart of Ancoats. Studio space for offices, workshops or artistic space.
Manchester
Maray x Track
Ahead of its upcoming Manchester launch, acclaimed Liverpool restaurant Maray has teamed up with Track Brewing Co Taproom.
Manchester
Flawd
Flawd is a neighbourhood wine bar based in Ancoats, from the team behind the wonderful Higher Ground dining experience.
Ancoats
Finders Keepers
Welcoming waterside bar in New Islington Marina, serving a wide array of carefully-curated cocktails.
Manchester
Cloudwater Brew Co
Cloudwater is a world-renowned brewery in Manchester. Set up in 2014 by Paul Jones and James Campbell, they’re a shining example of the best of modern British beer-makers.
Manchester
Wing Dash
Exceptional chicken wings from one of Manchester’s premium food delivery outlets.
Manchester
Pollen Bakery
Popular bakery in the Ancoats and New Islington area, specialising in sourdough bread and viennoiserie baked goods.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Music in the North
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.
Theatre in the North
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.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Exhibitions in the North
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Literature Events in the North
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.
Classical Music in the North
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.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?