Take a walkthrough tour of Manchester Libraries online
Manchester library 3D virtual tours are now available online.
Parks, leisure and the arts news
Easter packed activities for all the family comes to Heaton Park
A fun-filled weekend for all the family to enjoy is coming to Heaton Park this Easter.
New plans for the Orangery in Heaton Park
Plans to refurbish the Orangery in Heaton Park following a 12 year hiatus are underway as a planning application is submitted to the council.
Change of HOME for Manchester's Director of Culture
Manchester's ambitious new plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade will be overseen by Dave Moutrey OBE, currently Director and CEO of HOME.
Fully accessible Changing Places Toilets coming to Manchester parks
Two of Manchester largest parks, Heaton and Wythenshawe Park, will become more accessible to visitors thanks to the installation of Changing Place Toilets (CPT) at each location.
The Velodrome at the National Cycling Centre reopened this weekend after £27 million of works to improve its facilities and green credentials – becoming the UK’s first all-electric Velodrome.
All areas of the National Cycling Centre have benefitted from the major investment from Manchester City Council, Sport England and Central Government.
Return of the MAC: The Manchester Aquatics Centre to reopen next week
On Monday 26 June the Manchester Aquatics Centre (MAC) will reopen its doors to the public, following a multi-million pound refurbishment from Manchester City Council.
Egg-citing things happening this Easter across parks in Manchester
From craft markets to Easter egg hunts, there is a jam-packed programme of events over the Easter holidays in Manchester’s parks- perfect for the whole family.
Wythenshawe Hall award-winning restoration project complete and Hall to reopen next week
The long-anticipated repairs to the Grade II listed Wythenshawe Hall, situated in Wythenshawe Park, have been completed.
Manchester Day workshops back in full swing!
With Manchester Day just around the corner, the official countdown is on as artists and groups start creating this year’s incredible artworks at a series of special workshops.
Heaton Hall £5 million repair works completed and tours to begin in April
The latest phase of repairs to the magnificent Grade I Listed Heaton Hall, which is situated within Heaton Park, North Manchester, have been completed. Tours around the Hall will begin in April.
Manchester to celebrate International Women's Day
Manchester to celebrate International Women's Day
Manchester Aquatics Centre closes for refurbishment
A significant multi-million pound refurbishment of Manchester Aquatics Centre will begin at the end of November