The Met, Bury
Creative Tourist
Bury arts venue in fine surroundings. The Met programmes Music, comedy and theatre.
What's on near The Met, Bury
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The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Park
Get in the Easter spirit with a special egg-hunt for the whole family.
from £4.00
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Of Mice and Men at Octagon Theatre Bolton
This gut-punching tale – with themes of loyalty, migration and prejudice – still strike a chord with a contemporary audience. Check out this new large-scale production of Steinbeck’s iconic story.
from £15.00
Make It! Coconut Pyramids at The Jewish Museum
Make delicious sweet treats while learning about Passover this April.
from £0.00
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GASP! Horror Film Festival 2025 at Cultplex
GASP! Horror Film Festival returns with three days of screenings dedicated to championing diversity in genre cinema.
from £5.00
Richard Dawson at The Stoller Hall
Declared “Britain’s best songwriter” by The Guardian, folk experimenter Richard Dawson performs two special shows at The Stoller Hall.
from £22.50
Penelope Trappes at Sacred Trinity Church
Salford’s Sacred Trinity Church becomes a gothic dreamland as Penelope Trappes brings A Requiem to the fitting Chapel Street venue.
from £14
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The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Garden Bridgewater
Step outside and enjoy a ginormous Easter adventure in nature.
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Shadow and Void: Buddha10 at esea contemporary
‘Shadow and Void: Buddha10’ combines historic Buddhist sculptures with contemporary, multisensory artworks that offer a space for reflection
free entryWhere to go near The Met, Bury
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Bury Market
Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week.
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Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre
This beautiful building holds temporary exhibitions of acclaimed international art, contemporary and historical collections, handcrafted art in the Art Shop and Tina’s tea rooms. Alongside this runs a varied events, workshop and education programme.
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Bury Art Shop
Bury Art Shop is a local gem filled with original artworks, crafts and homewares, championing the work of local artists and makers at the heart of Bury’s growing Culture Quarter.
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The East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has six stops, all of which offer plenty of things to see and do, in beautiful surroundings.
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Burrs Country Park
Burrs Country Park lies on the River Irwell covering an area of 36 hectares of scenic countryside, one mile northwest of Bury town centre.
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Whitefield Garrick Theatre
Performing arts theatre in Whitefield, presenting five plays to the public each year.
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Listo Burrito
Listo Burrito on Manchester’s Oxford Street tempts busy diners with fresh ingredients and a modestly priced menu.
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Treetop Trek Heaton Park
Get up close with the woodlands of Heaton Park in aerial assault courses that’ll have you bouncing, swinging and gliding through the canopy.
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Ramsbottom Cricket Club
Sports venue in Ramsbottom and home to the annual Ramsbottom Festival.
The Eagle and Child
The Eagle and Child in Ramsbottom does what good pubs do best, and more.
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Colleen’s Ramsbottom
Colleen’s is a casual dining neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Ramsbottom serving seasonal dishes.
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Helmed by chef-owners Fiona and Joe Botham, this tapas restaurant in Ramsbottom serves exclusively Spanish drinks and some of the best small plates going.
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