Victoria Park, Swinton
Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor
Situated in the Swinton area of Salford, Victoria Park opened in 1897.
Victoria Park is made up of the grounds of Swinton Old Hall; the hall itself was demolished in 1993.
What's on near Victoria Park, Swinton
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The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Garden Bridgewater
Step outside and enjoy a ginormous Easter adventure in nature.
from £0.00
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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Pig Heart Boy at The Lowry
Is it better to have a pig’s heart that works … than a human heart that doesn’t?
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Creative Writing Challenge at Lowry
Calling all budding young writers in Greater Manchester: submit your work and see it performed in Lowry’s Quays Theatre.
free entry
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 Koala Who Could at The Lowry
A heartwarming journey of discovery and bravery awaits with a special koala and his friends.
Marikiscrycrycry – Goner at Lowry
Created by performer and choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe (aka Marikiscrycrycry), Goner is a unique live performance blending dance, horror and social exploration.
from £18.00
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Peter James’ Picture You Dead at Lowry
Calling all fans of detective dramas and psychological thrillers – the latest production in Peter James’ acclaimed Grace series unfolds live on stage this April.
from £29.50Where to go near Victoria Park, Swinton
Manchester
Saint Augustine’s Church
An active Anglican church in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester with Gothic Revival architecture
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.
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LIVIA forest
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Four Sis4ers Gin Distillery
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Bamber Sewing Machines
The Eccles based sewing machinery, embroidery and haberdashery specialists.
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Albert Park
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MediaCity and Salford Quays
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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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The Botanist Media City
The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring high-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
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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.
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