What's On and Things To Do Around Bury

Parkers Lodge is set on the site of a demolished Victorian Mill that was used for bleaching. Since the houses were completed in 2014 a small group of volunteers have been working to transform what was a jungle into a manicured wild space that still allows the local wildlife to flourish.

Stalls within the shopping precinct

The Octagon’s first off-site production, Summer Holiday is a feel good 1960s musical which will be brought to life as never seen before.

An afternoon of Country and Western Gospel Music to listen, enjoy and sing along with Sing for Joy Gospel Choir. Music from Ira Stanpill, Stuart Hamblen, Redd Harper, and others. Prize for best dressed child (cowboy or girl).A good afternoon out with a light tea to conclude.

Spectacular fire-breathing stunts, thrill-seeking acrobats, death-defying motorbike riders, powerful hand-balancing, and much more awaits you at Circus Funtasia!

Large 2 acre water garden with ponds, streams, waterfalls, islands and lake. High variety of trees, plants and climbers. It is a haven for waterfowl and local wildlife (incl swans, ducks, geese, coots, moorhens, grebes, herons and kingfishers). Adjoining gardens and allotment are also open.

Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 30 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the cotton mills and woollen mills of the North of England. The collection includes 2 rare beam engines (the oldest is 180 years old!

Vintage and Retro Craft Fair at the impressive Smithills Hall, which is one of the oldest and best preserved manor houses in the North West. The fair will have a great selection of stalls selling vintage and retro clothing, accessories and collectables.

The UK’s Biggest Free Tribute Festival Now in it’s 4th year Boltfest has grown from strength to strength and becomes more popular each year. Our ethos has always been to give away the tickets for Free and for you to come and experience 2 days of the best tribute bands on the planet.

Whatever the weather please visit us at St Paul’s Monton Summer Fair where there will be lots of stalls and delicious food on offer: home made jams and chutneys, cake stall, greeting cards, plants, Mothers Union Clothesline stall and much more.

Amidst the busy urban environment of Eccles in Salford, lies a hidden pocket of grand houses with wide roads,and these two havens of tranquillity. 35 Ellesmere Road is a peaceful country garden with deep herbaceous borders filled with shrubs, scented roses, and perennials.

All the best bits from Broadway are brought straight to the NWTAC Theatre in June. Join the cast as they journey through some of the most famous musicals, plays and revues ever to tread the Broadway boards. See your favourite shows and some new ones that haven’t made the trip over the pond yet.

The garden at 11 Westminster Road has a pretty front garden with topiary chickens and is well stocked with perennials. mature trees, and box hedge.

Harlem Globetrotters. Artists performing: Harlem Globetrotters.: Tickets avaiable.

Theatre of the Senses presents... LUNAR 7 ATTIUS has been the commander of the Vespasian for many years, but now she is hearing voices that are undermining her control. Sealed off from reality, with a crew who are emotionally unwell. She is concerned only for her ship and its company.

“THE DAYS GO BY, CERTAIN DAYS, GO QUITE BY, THE BELL GOES, AND LITTLE OR NOTHING SAID, LITTLE OR NOTHING DONE. THAT IS THE DANGER. TO BE GUARDED AGAINST.” Winnie is stuck. Buried in a wilderness of scorched earth she survives the everyday with fragments of babbling optimism.

This May, following a sell-out run at Shoreditch Town Hall, award winning theatre company Access All Areas will present MADHOUSE re:exit - an interactive, immersive experience at The Lowry.

Put your dancing shoes on and head to The Hallé at St. Micheal’s for a tea dance with a difference. Be swept away with a captivating mixture of Ballroom and Sequence pieces in their latest Afternoon Tea Dance. All dances are overseen by an experienced Dance Leader.

Hailed as ‘just magical’ by the late great Sir Terry Wogan, Emma Stevens is the surfer chick singer/songwriter who’s taken the UK by storm with her distinctive fusion of country/pop.

Kahlúa, the spirit brand best known for its place in an Espresso Martini, is bringing its very own Brunch Club to Manchester to celebrate the most Instagramable meal of the day.

Following a highly successful run at Edinburgh Fringe 2017, Theatre Re’s The Nature of Forgetting now launches an exciting international tour. It is a powerful, explosive and joyous piece about what is left when memory and recollection are gone. Tom has just turned 55.

Theatre of the Senses presents... LUNAR 7 ATTIUS has been the commander of the Vespasian for many years, but now she is hearing voices that are undermining her control. Sealed off from reality, with a crew who are emotionally unwell. She is concerned only for her ship and its company.

Recently restored medium sized gardens of Grade 2* vernacular Georgian vicarage comprising both formal and informal planting and statuary as the garden narrows to follow the woodland stream which runs through it.

Two teams battle it out for your laughs in this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show. Using audience suggestions the teams go for gold with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs.

The inspiring and educational event for the early years community is returning to EventCity, Manchester this Summer. Childcare Expo Manchester is a popular show for all those working in the early years sector, from nursery to primary and everything in between. Are you looking to top up your CPD?

It’s all about Space, the Galaxy and aliens! Join us for an intergalactic mix of arts activities, all with a Space theme. We are over the moon to be hosting the Daresbury Lab StarLab, bringing the night sky to life in the mobile planetarium! BSL interpreted.

Presented by Oxford Playhouse Ages 7+ Running Time: 60 minutes Check your oxygen, adjust your space, suit and buckle up for the biggest mission of your life……the ignition sequence has begun.

Presented by Peut-E^tre Theatre  Ages 3+ Running Time: 50 minutes Relaxed Performance at 12pm When it all starts out ship shape there’s only one way for it to go!This dance-theatre show gets all messed up! As we wriggle our way through the muddle of life we often discover things anew.

With Andrew Bird Justin Moorhouse Sinon Wozniak Rob Riley

Theatre of the Senses presents... LUNAR 7 ATTIUS has been the commander of the Vespasian for many years, but now she is hearing voices that are undermining her control. Sealed off from reality, with a crew who are emotionally unwell. She is concerned only for her ship and its company.

Access work to provide better public access and a spring clean on Copperas Field. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora.

With Paul Pirie Stephen Bailey Josh Pugh Justin Moorhouse

"The Greatest Free Show On Earth" returns once again with 11 venues across the borough hosting the best Brass Bands in the country.

A small wild life friendly garden brimming with colour making the most of its potential. Large collection of alpines and succulents and used in interesting and creative ways. Extensive and inspirational use of recycled materials giving them a new lease of life.

Spring Clean in Cedar Park. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford.

Another one of our fantastic party and story time events. A two hour party event with themed activities and the full telling of the story with the characters. Meet and greet opportunity afterwards.

Trafford and Sale Bridge Club are opening their doors to anyone wanting to play this exciting game, including those who are looking to play bridge at a friendly club, thinking of returning to bridge after a prolonged break or who just fancy learning how to play.

ComedySportz is the fast-paced family friendly competitive comedy show where you decide the winners! Two teams compete for your laughs with fully improvised gags, games, sketches and songs. There’s a referee on hand to keep it clean, keep it fair and field your suggestions.

The team from ComedySportz have a brand new show for even younger audiences with plenty of BIG laughs for little kids. With fully improvised songs, stories and sketches this show has plenty of interactivity to get kids joining in. Kids suggestions inspire silly games and adventures with players from ComedySportz.

Crafty Vintage is a regular social gathering where like-minded folk can meet, socialise, share ideas and gather inspiration. We are purveyors of classic vintage, collectables, retro wares, quirky handmade, fine foods and delectable cuisine.

Tackle a team building challenge with football legends for charity at the PFA & Children Today Challenge Cup Weekend!

Approx acre cottage garden split into distinct areas, arches covered with rambling roses, colourful herbaceous borders, and a woodland area planted to encourage birds and wildlife. There is a natural spring, well, and ponds. There are plenty of seating areas to sit and enjoy this very pretty garden.

The Hippodrome Theatre in Todmorden plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford.

Informal small suburban garden designed and created from scratch. Mature trees, hedges, shrubs and climbers provide the framework. Colour and contrasting foliage are key. Planted areas feature herbaceous perennials, grasses bulbs, clematis, hostas, ferns and groundcover.

With Stephen Bailey Paul Pirie James Allen Mick Ferry

In Victoria Park in the heart of Denton, there will be litter picks and checks to see if signposts, benches, picnic tables etc are in need of repair before the summer. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.