Families

More than a 'Foul Drain': Manchester's Water History

13:00 - 15:00 27 October 2023
Where does Manchester get its water from? How has the city used water over the centuries? And how has water shaped the Manchester we know now? Join us and get to know Manchester’s water…

Plastics Question Time - One Bin to Rule Them All

10:00 - 16:00 27 October 2023
Have you ever wondered why plastic recycling in the UK is so confusing and chaotic? Join our interactive session to discuss and discover why this is the case and explore solutions.…

A Library of Living Care – Part of the Manchester ESRC Festival

11:00 - 15:00 28 October 2023
A Library of Living Care – Part of the Manchester ESRC Festival Saturday 28 October, 11am-3pm FREE, please book to attend via this Eventbrite link Location: The Whitworth, Collections…

Building Manchester: A Historical Walking Tour of Manchester's Stone

13:00 - 15:00 28 October 2023
Red sandstone is Manchester’s native rock, but many of our buildings are clad in Portland Stone all the way from the South Coast- why? Join us to get the solid facts on why humans are…

Quiet Mornings

10:30 - 12:30 29 October 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 31 October 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 7 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Venture Arts artist drop-in workshop and chat

10:30 - 12:00 9 November 2023
Join Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst in this drop in workshop and chance to chat to Sally about her practice during her time with us at The Whitworth. Sally will be using recycled…

PLAY Days

10:30 - 14:30 10 November 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 18 November 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. ‘The outdoor sessions are so much fun! I bring both my three and one year-olds and…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 21 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Building Manchester: A Historical Walking Tour of Manchester's Stone

13:00 - 15:00 24 November 2023
Red sandstone is Manchester’s native rock, but many of our buildings are clad in Portland Stone all the way from the South Coast- why? Join us to get the solid facts on why humans are…

More than a 'Foul Drain': Manchester's Water History

13:00 - 15:00 25 November 2023
Where does Manchester get its water from? How has the city used water over the centuries? And how has water shaped the Manchester we know now? Join us and get to know Manchester’s water…

Quiet Mornings

10:30 - 12:30 26 November 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 28 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Art Baby

10:30 - 14:30 1 December 2023
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. ‘I truly believe these sessions are good for my health. I feel…

PLAY Days

10:30 - 14:30 8 December 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 15:45 10 December 2023
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Thursday Lates

17:00 - 21:00 14 December 2023
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Manchester University Music Society: Festive Sing-a-long Relaxed Performance

13:10 - 14:00 15 December 2023
Get yourself in the festive spirit with a free and extremely relaxed event full of Christmas carols and festive songs, with an informal atmosphere unlike a traditional concert. Manchester…

Winter Solstice Season @ Jodrell Bank

16:30 15 - 21:00 22 December 2023
Join us as we celebrate Winter Solstice at Jodrell Bank. Over 8 nights this December, we bring you exhibitions, dome shows, crafts and incredible projections illuminating the front…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 16 December 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. ‘The outdoor sessions are so much fun! I bring both my three and one year-olds and…

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures LIVE! @ Jodrell Bank

18:00 - 20:30 16 December 2023
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement are honoured and very excited to announce that we will be live streaming The Royal Institution CHRISTMAS LECTURES this winter as part of our Solstice…

Thursday Lates

17:00 11 January 2024
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Introduction to Astrophotography - Jodrell Bank

19:30 - 22:00 17 January 2024
Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop co-presented by Jodrell Bank Observatory’s Dr. Anthony Holloway, along with a chance for you to try out…

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