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Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct 26
Dooley Lane, Otterspool, Cheshire SK6 7HE
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Tits Up UK Tour
Wed 7 Oct 26
Victoria Sq, Bolton BL1 1RU
Tits Up is a powerful, funny and deeply moving stage play that follows the lives of four women brought together by breast cancer...
Big Kid Circus Manchester
Wed 7 Oct 26
Wythenshawe Park, Entrance from Gibb Lane M23 0BA
Step right up and prepare to be transported back in time with Big Kid Circus: Jurassic — the most thrilling and imaginative production in the UK...
Beyond The Music Festival
Tue 6 Oct 26
Media City, Salford M50 2NT
Three days, four nights, one site. 150 artists. 100 speakers. Salford in its centenary year, doing what this region has always done: building the...
Manchester Half Marathon
Sun 4 Oct 26
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0PX
The Manchester Half Marathon boasts a rapid, mostly flat 13.1-mile loop starting near Old Trafford.
Runners trace a scenic route passing by the...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 26 Sep 26
St Ann's Church, St Ann Street, Manchester M2 7LF
Step into the timeless beauty of St Ann's Church, Manchester - the perfect candlelit setting for an unforgettable evening of...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Sat 26 Sep 26
St Ann’s Church, St Ann Street M2 7LF
Enjoy a spectacular piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Ann's Church in Manchester...
Seasons x The Wild Alderman Vol.3
Thu 24 Sep 26
The Wild Alderman, 846 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, , Didsbury M20 2RN
For our third sitting at the Wild Alderman, we're chasing the last of summer's flavours — bold, bright, and at its ripest.Five courses...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep 26
Altrincham Atlantic Street Retail Park
Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan
Bolton Manchester Road Burnden
Bury Matalan
Denton Morrisons
Didsbury Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre
Dukinfield Morrisons
Harwood Morrisons
Hazel Grove
Leigh Parsonage Retail Park
Manchester Fort
Manchester White City Retail Park
Oldham Elk Mill
Rochdale Morrisons
Stockport
Swinton Matalan
Trafford Centre
Whitefield
Wigan Robin Retail Park WA14 5BW
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Greater Manchester webuyanycar branch, no catch,...
Sale Town Hall
Sun 20 Sep 26
Town Hall, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale M33 7ZF
Heritage Open Day: Sale Town Hall is throwing open it’s doors to celebrate Sale Heritage Open Day on Sunday 20 September, Join us for a fun day of...
Explore Cross Street Chapel Manchester: from 1694 to present
Sun 20 Sep 26
Cross Street Unitarian Chapel,, 29 Cross Street,, Manchester M2 1NL
Heritage Open Day: Come and explore Cross Street Chapel's History. Manchester's second oldest place of religious worship which has...
Daily working life in Norden village throughout the ages
Sun 20 Sep 26
St Paul's Church, Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale OL12 7SL
Heritage Open Day: Join us for an illustrated presentation focusing on local families, characters and places of work in and around Norden village...
Our Lady and the Apostles RC Church
Sun 20 Sep 26
Our Lady & the Apostles Church, 39 Shaw Heath, Stockport SK3 8BQ
Heritage Open Day: You are warmly invited to visit the beautiful grade-II-listed Our Lady and the Apostles Church...
Avro Heritage Museum
Sun 20 Sep 26
Avro Heritage Museum, Woodford Aerodrome, Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1AG
Heritage Open Day: The world famous aircraft company; the first incorporated aircraft manufacturing company in the world, incorporated on January 1st...
Hare Hill House, Littleborough
Sun 20 Sep 26
Hare Hill House, Hare Hill Park, Hare Hill Road, Littleborough OL15 9HE
Heritage Open Day: Hare Hill House dating from the late 18th century has been at the centre of the development of Littleborough for almost 250 years...
Middleton Heritage Trail Guided Walk (Red Trail)
Sun 20 Sep 26
St Leonard’s Church, St Leonard's Square, Middleton, Manchester M24 6DJ
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a guided walk of one of Middleton's Heriatge Trail Routes. This walk will take you on the red trail...
St Andrew's Church Eccles
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Andrews Church, Chadwick Road, Eccles, Manchester M30 0NZ
Heritage Open Day: Grade II* Victorian Church open for people to look round with self guided leaflets or with guided tours St Andrew's was...
175th Church Anniversary
Sat 19 Sep 26
Moorhouse Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3LN
Heritage Open Day: Exhibition showing the history of the church over 175 years photos, banners, stories and archives We will depict and celebrate,...
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham Open Day
Sat 19 Sep 26
Copster Hill Road, (opposite Wilson Street), Oldham OL8 1QB
Heritage Open Day: Step inside the magnificent Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and discover its beautiful temple, grand prayer hall, and tranquil garden...
Damhouse, Historical Manor House with Tea Room
Sat 19 Sep 26
Damhouse, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7TX
Heritage Open Day: Damhouse is a Grade II* listed Manor House in 17acres of Woodland. It is currently owned by Morts Astley Heritage Trust and houses...
Bamford Chapel and Norden URC.
Sat 19 Sep 26
Norden Road, Rochdale OL11 5PQ
Heritage Open Day: We're 225 years old this year!
Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the community since 1801...
Stockport Riots of 1852
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Peters Church, St. Peters Square, Stockport SK1 1NZ
Heritage Open Day: On Saturday 19th September at 2pm in St. Peter's Church Stockport, there will be a three quarter of an hour talk about the...
Rochdale Town Hall Steampunk Festival
Sat 19 Sep 26
Rochdale Town Hall Managers Office, Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ
Heritage Open Day: A Victorian-inspired celebration of a steam-powered world of imagination, featuring spectacular costumes, crafts, performances and...
The Rochdale Friends of Bielefeld - Town Twinning between Rochdale and Bielefeld, Germany
Sat 19 Sep 26
4-6 St Mary's Gate, Rochdale OL16 1DZ
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition and archive of memories which highlight the shared history and celebrates 73 years of friendship with our German...
The Story of a Shopping Revolution - Changing Daily Lives Throughout the World
Sat 19 Sep 26
Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 0NU
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to Rochdale Pioneers Museum (cost for adults normally £7) and a chance to handle and explore some of our...
St Nicholas Church, Burnage
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Nicholas Church, Burnage, 408 Kingsway, Didsbury, Manchester M19 1PL
Heritage Open Day: Discover a Grade II* listed building, which was the first church designed by architect Nugent Francis Cachemaille Day and was...
St. Mark's Church, Worsley
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Mark's Church, Worsley Brow, Worsley, Manchester M28 2WH
Heritage Open Day: Visitors will see our beautiful Grade I listed church, with volunteers on hand to explain the history. Consecrated in 1846...
Catholic Church of St Oswald & St Edmund Arrowsmith
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith RC Church, Liverpool Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9NP
Heritage Open Day: A Grade II* listed Roman Catholic church of 1925-1930, considered the masterwork of J Sydney Brocklesby, in French Romanesque...
The Friends of Tourcoing
Sat 19 Sep 26
2 St Mary's Gate, Rochdale OL16 1AP
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition Celebrating nearly 70 years of friendship between Rochdale and Tourcoing, which showcases photographs, artefacts and...
Heights Chapel Heritage Weekend
Sat 19 Sep 26
Heights Lane, Delph, Oldham OL3 5TU
Heritage Open Day: Come and see our beautiful Church. Find out about the Church history and see a display of original stencils used in its decoration...
St Mary’s Church Newton with Flowery Field, Hyde
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Mary's Church, off Bower Court, Talbot Road, Newton, Hyde SK14 4HL
Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed Church of England church. Stained glass windows. Interior elements include fixed pews and galleries with box...
Leigh Spinners Heritage Centre extended opening
Sat 19 Sep 26
Park Lane, Leigh WN7 2LB
Heritage Open Day: The Heritage Centre will be open for an additional day, Sunday 20 September, and longer opening hours on Saturday 19 September...
St Mary’s C of E Prestwich
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Mary’s C of E, Church Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AN
Heritage Open Day: Explore St Mary’s and learn about the history of this ancient site. Take a churchyard tour with local historians and find out...
Explore over 1,000 years of worship and history at St Mary the Virgin, The Rock, BL9 0AH.
Sat 19 Sep 26
The Rock, Bury BL9 0AH
Heritage Open Day: Explore over 1,000 years of worship and history at St Mary the Virgin, The Rock, BL9 0AH...
Everyday Baptisms
Sat 19 Sep 26
St ALBAN'S CHURCH, Offerton Lane, Offerton, Stockport SK2 5AG
Heritage Open Day: Baptisms are a wonderful celebration, bringing a child, young person or adult into the Christian faith surrounded by their family...
St Andrew's Church, Dearnley
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Andrew's Church, Arm Road, Dearnley, Littleborough OL15 8NJ
Heritage Open Day: The church and parts of the graveyard will be open for exploration. Historical details about the church and it's...
Rochdale Town Centre - Guided Heritage Trail Walk
Sat 19 Sep 26
Northern Rail, Rochdale Railway Station, Station Road, Rochdale OL11 1DR
Heritage Open Day: Rochdale Development Agency will celebrate this year's HODs Festival and the town's rich history, culture and heritage...
St Mary in the Baum Church, Rochdale
Sat 19 Sep 26
4-6 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale OL16 1DZ
Heritage Open Day: Today's Church built in 1910 and consecrated in 1911 was designed by the eminent Scottish church architect Sir John Ninian...
Rochdale Old Fire Station
Sat 19 Sep 26
Fireground, Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN
Heritage Open Day: Fireground museum of firefighting , with tours of the fire station building and former ballroom Rochdale's wonderful former...
In Stone and Silence, Saddleworth Churchyard Roll of Honour
Sat 19 Sep 26
Church Lane, Uppermill OL36LW
Heritage Open Day: Looks at the memorials found in our local churchyards and the stories they tell of those who lost their lives in war...
Lancashire Mining Museum Commemorating the Battle of Britain
Sat 19 Sep 26
Lancashire Mining Museum, Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester M29 7JB
Heritage Open Day: Commemorating the Battle of Britain and coal mining during the Second World War, remembering the Bevin Boys who were drafted into...
Mosley Common; The Roots of the Past are Deep
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Commonside Road, Mosley Common, Manchester M28 1AN
Heritage Open Day: Mosley Common is in a moment of great change. The roots of the past are deep and endure in memory and place...
Milnrow Parish Church (St James the Apostle)
Fri 18 Sep 26
St. James Street, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JT
Heritage Open Day: St James The Apostle, Milnrow
Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 157 years...
Grit, Smog and Fame
Fri 18 Sep 26
St Thomas and St John church, New Church Street, Radcliffe M26 2UD
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition about the industrial and commercial past of old Radcliffe showing working and living conditions, from archive...
St Stephen's Church, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw
Fri 18 Sep 26
St. Stephen's Church, Audenshaw Road, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5HJ
Heritage Open Day: Grade II Listed church, consecrated 1846, Gothic revival style. chancel added 1900. Architect E.H.Shellard...
Oldham Panorama at Gallery Oldham
Fri 18 Sep 26
Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate 150 years since a local man took a series of photographs of Oldham's industrial landscape to form a panorama...
St Peter's Church, Leigh: Open Day & Exhibition
Fri 18 Sep 26
St Peter's, Firs Lane, Leigh WN7 4SB
Heritage Open Day: Explore the beautiful Peter's Church of Austin Palen design. We also have a World War I war memorial, believed to be one of...
The History of the Carnegie Library, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Thu 17 Sep 26
St Thomas' Church, Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield WN49PL
Heritage Open Day: An illustrated talk on the origins, design and construction of the Grade II listed, Ashton-in-Makerfield Library and former...
Step back in time at Chadderton Town Hall
Thu 17 Sep 26
Chadderton Town Hall, Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 6PP
Heritage Open Day: Join Oldham Registrars and Chadderton Historical Society for a day of local history and behind the scenes insights at Chadderton...
Workshop: Middleton Library and Local Studies ‘How to Research Your House’
Thu 17 Sep 26
Rochdale Borough Council, Middleton Library, Long Street, Middleton, Manchester M24 6DU
Heritage Open Day: Are you curious about the history of your home, street, or who lived there before you?...
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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! 🌟⚽📚
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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! 🌟⚽📚