A Sale care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. To commemorate the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944, Care..... more >

1 Oakfield, Sale M33 6NB

Thu 6 Jun 24

Chorlton Park Primary School Holiday Camp Venue

Welcome to our holiday camp venue at Chorlton Park Primary School, offering children aged 5-12 a stimulating and safe environment to enjoy a variety... more >

Mauldeth Rd W, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester , United Kingdom M21 7HH

Tue 28 May 24

Portland Basin Museum crafts for children

Make and Do activity in the craft area of Portland Basin museum on Tuesday and Thursday The free museum is open all day with Bridge view cafe... more >

Portland Basin museum Heritage wharf Ashton under lyne OL7 0QA

Mon 27 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Greater Manchester

Spring Steamings at Bolton Steam Museum

Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 30 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered... more >

Bolton Steam Museum, Morningto Road, off Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 4EU

Sun 26 May 24

Coffee Morning and Plant Sale

CHEADLE HULME GARDEN SOCIETY Coffee Morning and Plant Sale, Books, Jigsaws, Cakes, Cards, Raffle Admission £1.50 includes refreshments... more >

Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB

Sat 25 May 24

An Evening With The Andante Choir: Saturday 25th May 2024

Join us for a special concert by the Andante Choir in Holy Rood Church Hall on Saturday, 25th May 2024... more >

Holy Rood Church Hall Moorside Road Swinton M27 0HJ

Sat 25 May 24

Harp Alchemy with Amy Turk & Lauren Scott

HARP ALCHEMY WITH AMY TURK & LAUREN SCOTT with support from RNCM Harps To celebrate their respective album releases in April 19th 2024,... more >

International Anthony Burgess Foundation 3 Cambridge St Manchester M1 5BY

Sun 19 May 24

The Nightingales

A sparkling showbiz comedy by Peter Quilter. Get transported into the life (and silk dressing gowns!) of a 1950s cabaret star... more >

Altrincham Little Theatre, 17 Oxford Road, Altrincham WA14 2ED

Sun 19 May 24

The South Manchester Food Festival 2024: A Springtime Feast

Prepare your taste buds for an epic celebration of all things FOOD NEW for spring 2024, we'll be rolling up in the picturesque location of... more >

Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, Wythenshawe Road, Manchester M23 0AB

Sat 18 May 24

Afternoon Brass with Besses O' Th' Barn Brass Band

Please join us in historic Eccles Parish Church for an afternoon of uplifting brass band music with Besses O'Th' Barn Brass Band on... more >

Church Street Eccles, Manchester M30 0DL

Sat 18 May 24

An Evening with Ginger Alden: Elvis Presley’s Last Love and Fiancée

Join us for an exclusive UK event as we welcome Ginger Alden, the woman who captured Elvis Presley’s heart during his final year, for a series of... more >

The Plaza Mersey Square Stockport SK1 1SP

Wed 15 May 24

The Three Towns present 'The Pirates Of Penzance' - A Musical Comedy

An action-packed, swash-buckling production! Frederic was as a child apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted, orphaned pirates, by his nurse who had..... more >

St. Joseph’s Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh WN7 2PR

Tue 14 May 24

Free fitness classes under largest digital ceiling in Europe

Movement is good for the mind, and Printworks is encouraging everyone to move their bodies during Mental Health Awareness Week by hosting a series of... more >

27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS

Mon 13 May 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting of... more >

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street M3 1SX

Sat 11 May 24

Moonlight Sonata and Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral... more >

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street M3 1SX

Sat 11 May 24

May Day Steamings at Bolton Steam Museum

Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 30 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered... more >

Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, off Chorley old Road, Bolton BL1 4EU

Sun 5 May 24

Polly (The Heartbreak Opera)

A riotous, radical adaptation of Polly, John Gay’s banned sequel to The Beggar’s Opera, with techno, tracksuits and palm trees... more >

Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ

Thu 2 May 24

National Boba Tea Day

Celebrate National Boba Tea Day with us! First 100 customers get a FREE regular boba from a select menu and first 50 customers also get a FREE merch..... more >

CUPP, 31d Wilmslow Road, Rusholme M14 5TB

Tue 30 Apr 24

Charity walk at Sale Water Park for Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awaren

Taking place on 30th April at Sale Water Park, all are welcome to join in the fun for an afternoon where you will meet like-minded individuals and... more >

Sale Water Park, Rifle Road, Sale M33 2LX

Tue 30 Apr 24

Tina Turner Tribute Night - Manchester

Tina Turner Tribute Night, Patricroft conservative Club, Manchester Join us for an electrifying evening of live music and entertainment as we pay... more >

1 Edison Road, Eccles M30 7AW

Sat 27 Apr 24

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Before she was hit-maker Carole King she was Carole Klein, a spunky young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice... more >

Walmsley Church Parish Hall Blackburn Road Egerton Bolton BL7 9SA

Mon 22 Apr 24

420 Munchie Exchange: Swap Your Snack and Give Back.

Insomnia Cookies, the cult late-night bakery making waves across the UK, sparks up excitement with its most blazing offer yet – the “Munchie... more >

Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6LA

Sat 20 Apr 24

Grand Afternoon Tea at Eccles Parish Church

Please join us for a Grand Afternoon Tea in the Bridgewater Room at historic Eccles Parish Church on Saturday, 20th April 2024 at 1pm... more >

Church Street Eccles, Manchester M30 0DL

Sat 20 Apr 24

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Frederic Chopin's greatest piano works by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the... more >

St Ann’s Church, 44 Ann Street, Manchester M2 7LF

Sat 20 Apr 24

Chase Distillery @ RHS Urban Show 2024

Chase Distillery, purveyors of exceptional spirits inspired by the untamed beauty of the Herefordshire countryside proudly announces its role as the... more >

Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PY

Thu 18 Apr 24

HATS Theatre present Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (Female version)

Neil Simon's revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence... more >

St Hugh of Lincoln Parish Hall Glastonbury Road off Winchester Road Stretford M32 9PD

Wed 10 Apr 24

Free Gaming Event at Manchester Printworks

Come down to Printworks Manchester for a free-to-take-part gaming event on the brand-new gaming screen!... more >

27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS

Thu 4 Apr 24

Meet Kung Fu Panda at Manchester Printworks

Kung Fu Panda is heading to Manchester’s Printworks, and little ones will be able to meet the legendary Dragon Warrior this Easter Saturday!... more >

Printworks, Manchester, 27 Withy Grove M4 2BS

Sat 30 Mar 24

Gandeys Circus 'HOLLYWOOD' 2024 Trafford Centre

Lights, Camera, Circus! Get Ready for “Gandeys Hollywood Spectacular”! Step onto the red carpet and into the Big Top as Gandeys Circus, the..... more >

The Trafford Centre M17 8AA

Thu 28 Mar 24

Second Hand Indoor Market at Saddleworth School

Friends of Saddleworth School (FOSS) are holding an indoor second hand market on Sunday 24th March from 9am - 1pm at Saddleworth School... more >

Saddleworth School, Huddersfield Rd, Diggle, Saddleworth OL3 5NU

Sun 24 Mar 24

Easter Party

Get ready to hop into an EGG-citing Easter Party! Join us on Friday, March 22nd from 6 pm to 8 pm for a hopping good time at our Easter Party!... more >

Unit 12, Barrs Fold Close Wingates Ind Est BL5 3XA

Fri 22 Mar 24

International Brewing & Cider Festival

The city of Manchester will host the first ever International Brewing & Cider Festival, a two-day ticketed event showcasing the finest beers and... more >

Depot Mayfield Manchester, Baring Street, Manchester M1 2PY

Fri 22 Mar 24

Wheelers Accessible Cycling

Our Supportability Wheelers project offers weekly cycling opportunities throughout the year for disabled adults, children & young people... more >

Woodbank Park Athletics Track, , Woodbank Park, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4JS SK4 4JZ

Thu 21 Mar 24

Gandeys Circus 'HOLLYWOOD' 2024 Leigh

Lights, Camera, Circus! Get Ready for “Gandeys Hollywood Spectacular”! Step onto the red carpet and into the Big Top as Gandeys Circus, the..... more >

Greyhound Roundabout A580 East Lancs WA3 5QQ

Wed 20 Mar 24

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Hop into Happiness at Party and Play Funhouse! Celebrate the season of new beginnings with our enchanting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event!... more >

Party and Play Funhouse Unit 12, Barrs Fold Close, Wingates Industrial Estate, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3XA

Mon 18 Mar 24

Northern Sports Card Show

On the 16th March join us for a day of sports cards and stickers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium (Bolton Wanderers FC)... more >

Lion of Vienna Suite Toughsheet Community Stadium Burnden Way Bolton BL6 6JW

Sat 16 Mar 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by... more >

St Ann’s Church, 44 Ann Street, Manchester M2 7LF

Sat 16 Mar 24

Mother's Day at Merseyway Shopping Centre

Can you finish the lyric? Celebrate Mother’s Day with Merseyway this March and play SING TO WIN! ?? ??... more >

Merseyway Shopping Centre, 52 - 54 Great Underbank, Stockport SK1 1PD

Sat 9 Mar 24

Cheadle care home invites community to their very own dog café

A care home in Cheadle is inviting the community to a barking mad event. On Friday 8th March, from 11am-12pm, the team at Care UK’s Abney Court,..... more >

Abney Hall Park, Manchester Rd, Cheadle SK8 2PD

Fri 8 Mar 24

Knot Social: 3 week Macrame class

Have you ever wanted to tap into your creative side and learn the art of Macrame?? THEN TUESDAY EVENINGS JUST BECAME YOUR FAVOURITE NIGHT OF THE..... more >

Kelder, 20 Station Road, Urmston M41 9JN

Tue 5 Mar 24

Hostile Witness

A distinguished barrister finds himself on the wrong end of the law in a murder case. Gripping courtroom drama from Jack Roffey. more >

Altrincham Little Theatre, 17 Oxford Road, Altrincham WA14 2ED

Sun 3 Mar 24

Local care home joins The Big Dementia Conversation

On Wednesday 28th February, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Oakfield Croft, on Oakfield, is inviting members of the community for a special event as part of... more >

1 Oakfield, Sale M33 6NB

Wed 28 Feb 24

Take That Tribute Night - Manchester

Take That Tribute Night, Patricroft Conservative Club, Manchester Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and entertainment as we bring... more >

1A Edison Rd Eccles, Manchester M30 7AW

Sat 24 Feb 24

Family Evening Service.

Family Evening Service - for all the family. Speaker Fred Kershaw from Blackburn. Come & enjoy the music, the singing, and the fellowship. more >

The Gospel Hall, Maxwell St., Bolton. BL1 6QE

Sun 18 Feb 24

Evo Asbestos Removal Salford Ltd

Rely on Evo Asbestos Removal Salford Ltd for comprehensive asbestos solutions. Our skilled team prioritizes safety and compliance, delivering..... more >

14 Eccles Old Rd, Salford , United Kingdom M6 7AF

Thu 15 Feb 24

Tess

Ockham’s Razor, the UK’s foremost circus theatre company, presents a bold new vision of Hardy’s classic novel, Tess of the D’Urbervilles... more >

The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ

Wed 14 Feb 24

Valentine's Day at Merseyway

Calling all teenagers! ?? Come along to Merseyway on February 14th and celebrate Valen-teen’s Day! ?? From 11am - 3pm, you can take part in our 360..... more >

Merseyway Shopping Centre, 52 - 54 Great Underbank, Stockport SK1 1PD

Wed 14 Feb 24

Branwood Preparatory School (Monton)

Welcome to Branwood, one of the exceptional camp venues offered by School of Play! Located at Branwood provides an inviting and stimulating..... more >

Stafford Road, Monton, Eccles M30 9HN

Mon 12 Feb 24

Tunes from Yesteryear!

A full orchestra of forty musicians on a nostalgic journey playing favourites from the past, including: Calling All Works (‘Music While you Work’... more >

The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP

Sun 11 Feb 24

Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight

Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate Valentine's romantic experience and enjoy an exceptional selection of classical pieces... more >

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street M3 1SX

Sat 10 Feb 24

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Things to do around Greater Manchester

If you're planning a day out in Greater Manchester, there's no shortage of exciting activities to explore. Whether you're interested in culture, sports, or unique experiences, here are some top recommendations:

1. The John Rylands Library: Immerse yourself in the world of literature and history at this stunning library. With its Gothic architecture and extensive collections, it's a must-visit for book lovers and history enthusiasts.

2. Old Trafford: Football fans won't want to miss a tour of Old Trafford, home to Manchester United. Explore the club's rich history, visit the museum, and even step onto the hallowed turf of the stadium.

3. Etihad Stadium: If you're more inclined towards Manchester City, head to the Etihad Stadium. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about the club's achievements, and soak in the football atmosphere.

4. Cultural Happenings: Manchester's cultural scene is ever-evolving. Keep an eye out for exhibitions, live theatre performances, and music gigs happening at various venues across the city. From iconic stadiums to intimate spaces, there's always something exciting to experience.

5. Festivals and Celebrations: Throughout the year, Manchester comes alive with eclectic festivals. From music and arts festivals to seasonal celebrations, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Check local listings for upcoming events.

6. Unique Activity Nights: For something different, explore quirky activities like bowling, axe throwing, or other fun experiences. Manchester's diverse offerings ensure there's never a dull moment, whether it's a first date or a rainy day outing.

Remember to check out the Visit Manchester Pass, which grants entry to top attractions and offers exclusive discounts across the city. Make the most of your time in Greater Manchester and create lasting memories! 🌟⚽📚