Visual arts in Manchester

“Had an amazing time at Hawksmoor Manchester. The team’s hospitality was spot-on — friendly, genuine, and made us feel really well looked after. Started the evening with a few cocktails at the bar, which were fantastic. The steak was the real highlight — perfectly cooked medium rare, juicy, and full of flavour. Honestly one of the best I’ve had in a long while, and I’ve been to quite a few steakhouses! Lovely ambience too — perfect for a relaxed date night.”

“A lovely little theater with a really warm and friendly welcome. The play we saw there was locally written with local actors and was very well done as well as very moving. It was a quality that could easily be performed at a much bigger theatre.”

“I came here for Japan week to see a theatre performance and it was fantastic. HOME is a nice theatre with a cinema as well, staff are friendly inside and the theatre is small but comfortable, good view of the stage.”

“Three of us stayed two nights whilst attending a family event nearby. We found the hotel clean, warm and comfortable, the staff extremely welcoming and very, very helpful. The breakfast was generous and well prepared with a huge selection of fruit, cheeses, cereals and pastries to chose from including nuts and seeds to sprinkle plus jams, honey etc on tap, none of those horrid little polluting plastic containers. The restaurant is bright and airy with comfortable seating and lovely views of the garden. This is a great hotel if you need outdoor space, there are huge lawns and patio areas. We found parking easy though at busier times that may be an issue, it's not huge. We ate in the restaurant one evening and we're pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and my daughter's need for lacto- and gluten-free catered for. Our room was adequately spacious even with the (very comfy) sofa-bed open for use, when it's folded away it would be a very generous space, great lighting too, the separate bathroom and toilet makes for convenience when sharing, that's rare in a modern hotel. We left a precious item behind and the staff very kindly prepared it for posting back and it arrived safely. It was our first experience of Novotel and we wouldn't hesitate to use this one again and highly recommend it.”

“A dance school which offers so much opportunity. Candice is a highly skilled and very well experienced teacher offering the best to everyone. Highly recommend.”

“Watched a couple of their shows at the Parr Hall. All the kids were having a great time performing. It’s good to see them doing something other than TV or phones :-)”

“Absolutely amazing service, walked in without appointment was sat down with a cup of tea and their full attention. Adam went above and beyond to help me get the kitchen I’ve dreamed of but have not been able to get elsewhere.nothing was to much trouble, finalised sale that same day after 4 months of searching. Can not recommend enough”

“Wonderful hospital with children patients caring need. Good staff.”

“A hidden gem, with wood carving every day of the week”

“Spectacular staff and great environment to be in for any occasion. The experience I had was amazing the staff are very welcoming, down to earth and know how to have a good laugh with the customers, especially those who are regulars (like myself). The staff also have a great knowledge of everything they have to offer making any problem you easy to fix.”

“Amazing staff and children are looked after well”

“Great customer service, price and communication. I would highly recommend these guys.”

“I’ve been coming here for six months now and began as a completely inexperienced novice. It was probably the best decision I’ve ever made- not only to pick up the hobby but, to have found this brilliant studio! Everyone is so lovely, encouraging, supportive and just wonderful. The instructors do a fantastic job of maintaining a very welcoming, safe and fun environment whilst also ensuring techniques and tricks are adapted to every individual’s skill level. They’re always patient and you never feel silly for asking questions or for extra demonstrations, they’re open to suggestions and encourage collaboration and feedback. If you’re new to the hobby, or looking for a different studio; I cannot recommend Asteria Studio highly enough!”

Skylight Healing Room is a dedicated wellness sanctuary located in the heart of Radcliffe, Manchester. This tranquil space offers a holistic approach to physical and emotional well-being for residents across the Greater Manchester area. The center specializes in Bowen Therapy, a gentle non-invasive technique designed to release tension and promote internal healing. Beyond physical treatments, the practice provides deep emotional support through inner child work and nervous system regulation.

“Very impressed with the results as you can see on the before and after pictures. Chris completed a roof clean & treatment / acid brick clean / render pre-treatment, steam clean & biocade treatment / gutter replacement. I would highly recommend Chris for services he offers.”

“Maisie is a wonderful tattoo artist, so easy to get along with whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism. She was very accommodating to my needs of frequent breaks and even offered me cups of tea. The result of my tattoo was even better than what I had originally imagined. 6 months on, my tattoo still looks just as amazing. I could not be more happier with the result. I highly recommend Stone Heart Tattoos. I shall be returning in the near future.”

“My daughter has been dancing with vibe since she was 4. Great opportunities to dance in shows and competitions. She absolutely loves her vibe family.”

“Excellent well run mini theatre, we love the productions they put on.”

“Amazing tattoos and great experience overall, amazing staff”

“First time trying polish food and defo not disappointed it was beautiful huge servings and dumplings amazing and staff very helpful on what there food was defo go again”

“Hidden gem, great size stage comfortable seats and great atmosphere. Could do with plastic glasses for theatre drinks but not a Biggie.”

“I have been studying at BEA for 3 months and I want to say thank you to the staff and teachers, I have learnt a lot an improved my english skills. I will come back next year again. I recommend to study at BEA if you want to learn english in manchester.”

“First time I attended a concert (Howard Jones)here. Acoustics were fabulous and I found the staff to be very professional and courteous. Thank you for making the night even more memorable.”

“Lovely place to hang out..such good vibes! Enjoyed the vegan pizza pocket n juice!”

“A hidden gem. I bought some take away vegan cakes. Brilliant, the blueberry muffin cake was fab! Update 22/11 - Saw Andrew White in the comedy space. Excellent gig. 10/10 Hot drinks would have been great on this icy evening.”