Unit 3, Regents Trading Estate
Johnny James, Managing Editor
This warehouse located behind Islington Mill is being brought into creative use by Manchester’s underground music scene.
What's on near Unit 3, Regents Trading Estate
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Half term Junkbots at People’s History Museum
Build your own robot, learn about sustainability and have loads of fun this half term!
free entry
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
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Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
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40 Things to See, Do and Discover at the Science and Industry Museum
Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore every day at the Science and Industry Museum.
free entry
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Discover and Explore at the Science and Industry Museum
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00
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Cycles at Aviva Studios
Exploring the beauty of movement and its euphoric connection to music, the Olivier Award winning hip hop dance company, Boy Blue return with a brand-new show.
from £10.00
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Wake at Aviva Studios
Expect wild acrobatics, outrageous cabaret and electrifying variety when acclaimed Irish sensation THISISPOPBABY come to play at Aviva Studios.
from £10.00Where to go near Unit 3, Regents Trading Estate
Chapel Street
Salford Makers
Salford Makers are a collective of artists, designers, educators and makers based at Islington Mill in Salford.
Manchester
7 Spot Pottery
Part of Salford Makers, 7 Spot is a 360 square foot ceramics studio offering classes and workshops as well as studio space for members.
Salford
Caustic Coastal
Caustic Coastal is a gallery, artist studios and independent art label based in Salford, working as a curatorial platform for artists.
Chapel Street
Islington Mill
A former cotton spinning mill, Islington Mill in Manchester now houses artists’ studios, galleries, a recording studio, a nightclub, cafe and B&B.
Manchester
Vero Moderno
Taste the ultimate in authentic Italian cuisine at Vero Moderno.
Manchester
Hot Bed Press
Hot Bed Press, based at the Casket Works in Salford, is a not-for-profit printmakers’ studio, is now the largest open-access print workshop in the region.
Chapel Street
St. Philip’s Church Salford
One of Salford’s finest churches and also, unusually, a live music venue
Salford
GK Gallery
This Chapel Street gallery and tea room hosts 8-12 week long exhibitions giving emerging artists a chance to showcase their work.
Manchester
Middlewood Locks
Middlewood Locks is a new 24 acre mixed use opportunity in an attractive waterside setting centred around 3 canal basins.
Salford
Old Pint Pot
This lively spot could be considered a jack of all trades – pub, restaurant, events space and live music venue.
Chapel Street
The Deli Llama
A great little cafe where you’ll find good food and excellent Jazz.
Chapel Street
The New Oxford
Small, perfectly formed, the newly-reopened New Oxford packs a real-ale punch.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Tours and Activities in the North
While spring takes its sweet time to arrive, we've assembled a selection of indoor Tours and Activities that will have you feeling cosy and comforted.
Theatre in the North
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Family things to do in the North
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.
Literature Events in the North
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
Cinema in the North
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Music in the North
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.