Manchester
Properties and events in Manchester
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A talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch
'Fletcher Moss JP: who was he and what did he do?' a talk by local historian Dr Diana Leitch
All Saints: Heritage, Community, and Renewal
A weekend celebrating All Saints Church, at the heart of Newton Heath: its history, its connections, and its potential
Brookfield Church Open Weekend
Come and learn about Brookfield Church, from its inception by Richard Peacock and design by Thomas Worthington. Discover the story of 'Beyer, Peacock and Company', founded by Richard Peacock in Gorton and its links to Brookfield Church.
Christ Church, West Didsbury
Discover our Alabaster and marble WWI memorial and gain an insight into the consecration and opening of the church.
Clayton Hall Living History Museum
Step back in time at the final home of textile merchant & philanthropist, Humphrey Chetham. The Hall is a Grade II* moated manor house with six Victorian rooms, dressing-up, hands-on activities & local history room. History talks through the day.
CWGC Tours 2026 - Tyldesley Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Tyldesley Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
Didsbury Church of England Primary School
The school dates from 1612 and the oldest part on the present site from 1878, with a WW1 War memorial, which has public access from Grange Lane.
Didsbury Library
Discover the Carnegie Library which was built in 1915.
Explore Cross Street Chapel Manchester: from 1694 to present
Come and explore Cross Street Chapel's History. Manchester's second oldest place of religious worship which has survived riots, mobs, blasts & developers. A congregation which has served inner city Manchester for 300 years.
Findmypast Live x People's History Museum
Join Findmypast’s team of genealogy experts in the historic Engine Hall at People’s History Museum (PHM) to uncover the stories of your family – from feats of activism to journeys of migration, moments of social change, and more.
Football and Northern Childhoods – Cup Fever screening
Join us for a screening of Cup Fever (1965). Come together to view the film and experience a selection of archive items connected to the themes of football and Northern Childhoods, with a special connection to Ahmed Iqbal Ullah.
Go behind the scenes at the Science and Industry Museum’s historic site
Join expert curators on special behind-the-scenes walking tours of the museum's historic site, currently undergoing a multi-million-pound regeneration
Highlights Tour: The Material City- water, air, and stone
This free 75 minute walking tour will give you an intriguing insight into another side of Manchester: hear about the city's air, water, and stone, and learn how humans have interacted with these materials to build our urban environment.
Holy Name Church Guided Visit
Church open Mon-Fri: 10h-12h, 13h-16h; Sat 12, 19 Sep: 13h-17h; Sun 13, 20 Sep: 12h30-17h. Tours (10h, 14h, 16h (Sat 12 & 19 Sep: 13h with BSL)), telling the history, art and prayer life of this community since 1871.
Manchester Islamic Centre and Didsbury Mosque
A warm welcome to this interesting Centre and Mosque is guaranteed.
Manchester Tennis & racquet club
Established in 1876, MTRC is dedicated to preserving and promoting the ancient sport of real tennis—the original racquet game from which modern lawn tennis evolved. Our club offers a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary facilities.
Medieval History Woodland Walk in Bailey's Wood
A woodland walk with stories of medieval history.
Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester
A grade II listed building, one of Manchester's first bus garages, now used as a transport museum.
Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester: Bus Tours
An opportunity to ride on historic buses from the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. Children under 16 must be accompanied.
Nazarene Theological College
Tour of this fascinating Art Deco building.