The Woodstock Arms is a traditional pub housed in a massive Victorian redbrick building in Didsbury. Just off Burton Road, The Woodstock serves all the fizzy lager and Sunday roasts you might expect from a boozer of this kind, but it’s not without a modern flourish too. It’s dog friendly, there’s a quiz every Tuesday and it’s got a smashing outdoor area.
If you’re after a no-nonsense British pub, look no further than The Woodstock.
‘Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place’ is a dazzling display of textile works by one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists.
free entry
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
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
With the RNCM’s Dance:Music initiative comes a concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir and Clod Ensemble in one of Manchester’s most stunning spaces.
from £12.00
A year on from their acclaimed eponymous debut album, Rose Elinor Dougall and Graham Coxon AKA The Waeve are back with a new record and a new tour.
from £24.75
Explore the world’s beauty through the eyes of the curious Little Prince.
from £7.50
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00
Albert’s Restaurant & Bar is the right kind of small chain where you know you’ll always enjoy a high-level experience. The Didsbury branch is no exception.
Primarily showcasing local talent, as well as regularly hosting events and workshops, this gallery is a joy to visit and a prize possession of its community.
Formerly known as The Violet Hour, this bar has been revamped to become Saison, with a menu of seasonal small plates and an impressive beer selection.
FOLK is a West Didsbury and Burton Road institution. One of the best spots around for for coffee, food and drinking.
Great value for excellent food, Volta is a West Didsbury restaurant with a global menu. Real ales on the bar and the Chef of the Year 2015 in the kitchen.
Goodtime Games is the latest arrival to Burton Road. Serving up delicious vegan and vegetarian food alongside a plethora of table top fun.
Traditional and modern Mediterranean sharing plates at this Burton Road tapas bar.
Reserve Wines is an award-winning independent wine merchant with six sites across Manchester and the Northwest, including three wine bars and an online shop.
Sett is an art café in West Didsbury, one of the areas many thriving independent businesses.
Freshly-made, delicious Nepalese and Indian food at this long-standing Didsbury restaurant.
A shrine to all that is understated and beautiful, Moth is a small independent shop in Didsbury that is well worth a visit.
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
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We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
