Attractions in Manchester
Castlefield Gallery
2 Hewitt Street
Knott Mill
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 4GB
A contemporary art gallery with a changing program of exhibitions & educational events. Other features include The Portfolio Space (featuring artwork by North West artists) & Greater Manchester studio group database.
Central Library
St. Peters Square
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5PD
The major public reference and lending library in the region. It's 9 subjects departments, which include a Chinese Library and a Visually Impaired People's Unit, contain over 2.5 million books, maps, newspapers, magazines, pictures, archives and other resources. Information technology facilities include CD ROMs and Internet access. A well known city landmark, and an impressive interior, Central Library stages an annual program of events and exhibition. It also houses the Library Theatre.
Lass O'Gowrie
Charles Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M1 7DB
One of the city's most famous, traditional pubs still standing in Manchester, the Lass provides nine real ales and fine traditional wholesome food every day. The welcome is legendary, the sporting atmosphere warm and the guest ale spot on, and the gorgeous snug is available is even available for hire. See you soon!
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club
102 Oldham Street
Northern Quarter
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 1LJ
Manchester's home of alternative comedy with top comedians Thursday through Saturday. Raw comedy Monday. Booking recommended. The Frog and Bucket started life as a small city centre pub on Newton Street Manchester in 1993. Peter Kay did one of his first ever stand up gig at the "little frog" (as it's affectionately known) But comedy rapidly began to take over the entertainment program of the boozer, and in May 1996 the Perkin family finally admitted that they'd outgrown the pub they loved so much.
Library Theatre
St Peter's Square
(Next to Town Hall)
Manchester
M2 5PD
The Library Theatre Company's intimate 312-seat space in the basement of Central Library opened in 1952. The Library enjoys an enviable reputation for its challenging and much-admired productions of the work of American playwrights such David Mamet, Arthur Miller, and Tennessee Williams, as well as plays not previously seen in the north west, notably the work of David Hare and Alan Ayckbourn. The Library, which also stages visits from some of the country's leading touring theatre companies, has received many Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards over the years. It has an ongoing commitment to education and community projects, and at least one performance of each in-house production is Audio-Described, British Sign Language Interpreted, and Captioned.
Roadhouse
8 Newton Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M1 2AN
A hot, sweaty basement club, home some of the best small club nights in Manchester. Eyes Down & Solution on the 1st and 3rd Fridays respectively join the incredibly successful Friends and Family on Saturday. In addition to this there is live music almost every night of the week.
ArTzu Gallery
5 Great Ancoats Street
The Northern Quarter
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 5AD
There is a definite buzz about ArTzu Gallery which is situated in the Northern Quarter which boasts a wide range of vibrant canvases and artistic styles. Big names jostle with artistic newcomers and the varying styles demonstrate the breadth of the collection in this open and attractive venue. With something for every palette, Nick Betney, the owner, aims is to stimulate the taste buds of the connoisseur collector as well as offering exciting enticements for the absolute beginner.
Albert Square
Greater Manchester
M60 2LA
Gothic heart of Manchester city centre. Home to the town hall and many seasonal events.
Manchester Town Hall
Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA
This magnificent building was designed in Victorian Gothic style by Alfred Waterhouse and opened in 1877. Amongst it's many treasures are the Ford Maddox Brown murals which are monument to the ideas of Victorian Manchester portraying science, invention, education, trade and textile industry. Tours by prior arrangement.
Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M60 1HX
This award-winning open space is hugely popular with the public. Also the focal point for many seasonal events held in the city.
Calatrava's Trinity Bridge
Outside the Lowry Hotel
Off Chapel Street
Salford
Greater Manchester
M3 5LH
No need to visit Barcelona for authentic Catalan architecture. This striking footbridge takes you across the River Irwell into Manchester city centre.