Saint Augustine’s Church
Creative Tourist
An active Anglican church in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester with Gothic Revival architecture
What's on near Saint Augustine’s Church
How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day at the Lowry
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.
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Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at The Lowry
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: Untitled at Lowry
emilyn claid’s intimate and dazzling performance blends movement and theatre to explore ageing, acceptance and transformation.
from £14.00
Opera North Pre-Show Talk – The Flying Dutchman
A pre-show talk where you get the chance to learn bit more about the opera and the production directly from the company.
Wes Peden: Rollercoaster at Lowry
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
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
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The Shark is Broken at Lowry
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
Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show at Lowry
Enjoy an afternoon of belly laughter and ridiculousness as Olaf Falafel returns to Lowry for some kids comedy.
from £19.50Where to go near Saint Augustine’s Church
Salford
Victoria Park, Swinton
A flourishing park in the Swinton area of Salford.
Manchester
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.
Manchester
LIVIA forest
LIVIA is an accumulation of woodlands included Drinkwater, Forest Bank, Clifton, Robin Hood Sidings, Silverdale, Queensmere reservoir and Waterdale.
Salford
Buile Hill Park
Buile Hill is the largest and most popular park in the city of Salford.
Salford
Duke’s Drive, Monton
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.
Manchester
Albert Park
Albert Park is an important and valued piece of open space which first opened in 1877. Among the park’s main attractions is a fantastic all-weather astro turf pitch,
Manchester
Four Sis4ers Gin Distillery
A warm, welcoming and authentic family business authentic who love to distil the best-tasting spirits and push the flavour possibilities.
Salford
Broughton Leisure Centre
Broughton Leisure Centre is a sports facility located in Salford, Manchester. Broughton Leisure Centre houses a 25m pool and a teaching pool and also has a sauna and steam room.
Manchester
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery is a friendly city museum close to Peel Park with special appeal to families; the highlight is Lark Hill Place, a charming Victorian Street installation.
Salford
The Storm Cone, Peel Park
The Storm Cone is a digital artwork and soundscape by artist Laura Daly and composer Lucy Pankhurst, which simulates lost park bandstands and explores their forgotten histories.
Manchester
Hong Kong Choi
A superb modern Hong Kong-style restaurant on the edge of Manchester city centre, serving up unique dishes created by chefs with Michelin star experience.
Manchester
MediaCityUK Piazza
Open air square – notably not a Public Square – owned by Peel Holdings who are the developers behind the Media CityUK project as a whole. It’s a fairly large…
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