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Keep the kids entertained this half term with our family-friendly, online poetry workshop, hosted by the award-winning performance poet, Jenny Berry.
The interactive performance, due to take place via Zoom on June 2nd at 10am-12noon, will provide a taster into poetry through words and language, alongside rhyme and rap.
With the aim to create a safe space and positive experience after the impact of Covid-19, the creative word play workshop will get families with children aged primary school and above, involved in fun speaking and creative writing tasks to reveal how poetry can be used as a vehicle to express emotions.
The event will be free but is limited to 12 attendees, allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To pre-book your place for our workshop, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manchesters-printworks-family-friendly-online-poetry-workshop-tickets-157040264659
Planning on visiting Manchester’s city centre and looking for something to fill your time?
We’ve got tonnes of inspiration for you!
Vue Cinema
With 21 screens and one of the biggest IMAX screens in Europe, Vue Printworks takes the big screen experience to a whole new level.
Not only that, Printworks has the lowest cinema prices in the area. With prices starting from just £2.99 on the weekends, and the low price of £4.99 when booking online, you’ll be able to save money for popcorn and Ice Blasts – especially when using your Meerkat Movies discount!
Tenpin Bowling
Head to our bowling alley for hours of action – and don’t forget to stop by the arcades!
Tenpin Printworks is perfect for people of all ages, whether you’re out with the kids for a bowl and lunch, on a date or catching up with mates over a game and a few cocktails.
As well as the bowling alley, we’ve got an arcade, pool and shuffleboard to carry on the competition if you didn’t quite get that perfect game you wanted.
Check out our daily deals and book your game in advance!
Mini Golf
A whole new meaning to getting a round in at Printworks!
The jungle-themed Treetop Adventure Golf brings you hours of competitive fun as you face your friends and family in two 18-hole courses – choose between the Tropical and Ancient Explorer trails, or complete them both!
Escape Room
Fancy an escape challenge? We’ve got you covered.
Escape Reality is one of Manchester’s best escape rooms, and the challenge is straightforward – get out of the room before the timer runs out!
With eight unique escape rooms set at different difficulty levels, the experience is suitable for people of all ages who love to solve puzzles.
Live Sports
We don’t just show the football in our bars!
All year round, our bars have a packed schedule for your viewing please, whether it’s UFC, boxing, rugby, cricket – even WWE!
We’ve got over 200 screens in our venues so you won’t miss a moment of the action – just book ahead and pop down on the day.
Restaurants
Whether you’re looking for a cheeky Nando’s, pub lunch, kids menus or legendary Hard Rock Cafe burger, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Printworks.
We’ve got a whole host of cuisines to choose from, from Japanese to Mexican – so make the most of those taste buds!
Just a stone’s throw from Manchester’s AO Arena, we’re perfect for a pre-show meal too.
Gym
Whether you’re in town for a few days and want to keep to your routine, or looking for a spot closer to the office, Nuffield Health has a state of the art gym, complete with a pool, sauna and classes so you can take care of your wellbeing.
There’s even a smoothie bar so you can get a healthy boost while you’re out and about.
A proper night out!
Looking for a catch up over cocktails or a night out that lasts until the early hours?
Printworks is one of Manchester city centre’s top spots for a great night out, with plenty of bars to choose from (or move between, if it’s one of those nights).
We’ve got drinks offers in our various bars all week long, so get the drinks in and enjoy!
Check out our latest offers and events in our What’s On Guide.
Looking to brighten up your Insta feed with some top shots from the area? We’ve got some of the most Instagrammable places in Manchester city centre in mind for you!
Northern Quarter
Just a stone’s throw from Printworks, Manchester’s Northern Quarter is a space packed with individuals who have come together to create a centre of independent businesses with unique twists. The walls are treated as tapestries for local artists, with new street art popping up constantly.
Spaces on Tib Street and Stevenson Square display the works of talented artists including Akse, LostHills and Tasha Whittle, with many pieces paying tribute to people and movements that inspire us or sharing a deeper meaning.
Retailers, bars and restaurants use their shutters and walls as a blank canvas for artists to brighten up the front, making each building unique.
This shot by @manc_wanderer perfectly captures the beauty of Lei-Mai LeMaow’s work.
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Printworks
Okay, maybe we’re a little biased, but amongst the modern glass architecture of our neighbours Manchester Arndale and the National Football Museum, we’ve stayed true to our printing house roots, adding our own modern twist with our neon lights, and a mural by local artist Justin Eagleton by our Dantzic Street entrance.
And we do look good in a photo – just check out this one by @jg0r_photography:
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Ancoats Marina
It can be a challenge for city centre dwellers to find a quiet spot without straying far from home, but Ancoats Marina provides a small escape from the hustle and bustle.
There are some stunning views too, making it an ideal place to get a few snaps while you’re stopping by to walk your dog or just grab some downtime.
Check out this shot by @the_manchester_edit which shows off the Marina in the glorious sunshine!
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St Peter’s Square
Nope, we don’t mean the tram stop! We mean the stunning architecture surrounding it.
Manchester Central Library and Manchester Town Hall overlook the square, and the square itself has statues of Emmeline Pankhurst and the Manchester Cenotaph. The spot is steeped in history and gives you a moment to think about the people who made Manchester such a great city.
This shot from @victoriaplum37 captures the Square beautifully.
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Canal Street
Our city has a proud LGBTQIA+ history, and the Canal Street area is packed with vibrant energy to reflect the rainbow Pride Flag – and it’s not a bad spot to grab a photo or two either!
Whether it’s the iconic Canal Street sign, graffiti portraits or local LGBT icons such as Drag Race’s local star Divina De Campo, or a shot of the sun sparkling off the canal you’ll have your camera out constantly when taking a stroll through the Village.
This shot by @thegaymanc shows off the huge welcome Canal Street has for anyone who wants to pop down.
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John Rylands Library
While we’ve focused on the stunning outdoor spaces in Manchester, let’s take a moment to appreciate the grand indoors of John Rylands Library.
As well as the large main area that reminds us a little of Hogwarts, everywhere you look has tiny details. People have spent hours in the area taking in the building without ever making it to the books it’s home to.
While we’d highly recommend heading down there to really take it in, here’s a taster from @brittonperelman:
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Stopping by Printworks for a photoshoot sometime soon? Tag @mcrprintworks in your photos to be featured on our page!
Whether you’re having a garden party to enjoy the sun or a quiet night in with your loved ones, we’ve got all the delicious deliveries ready to go. All you have to do is order!
We’re so excited for the rest of our favourite Printworks Manchester restaurants to reopen this summer! Thankfully, you don’t even have to wait or even leave your sofa to eat some restaurant-quality Peri-Peri chicken, sushi rolls or katsu curry. We’ve got all your favourite food to order.
Nando’s Printworks
We miss having a cheeky Nando’s with our mates at Printworks just as much as you do. It feels so long since we’ve ordered an Extra Hot and wished we’d just went with the Lemon & Herb instead!
Thankfully, you can still make those delicious regrets from the comfort of your own home. Nando’s Printworks is open for delivery on Deliveroo for all your spicy (or tame, we won’t judge you) chicken cravings!
Sushi takeaway in Manchester
There’s nothing quite like a good salmon set, spicy roll or chicken teriyaki takeaway. We can’t wait for lockdown to end so we can travel to Japan and eat all the sushi our stomachs can handle!
Lucky for us, Wasabi remains open to give us a taste of Japan while we’re saving up! You can order all your favourite dishes from Deliveroo and UberEats now.
Wagamama Printworks
Sushi not your thing but you still fancy some tasty Asian-inspired cuisines with a fresh twist? We’re pleased to tell you Wagamama Printworks is also open for delivery. Feast on katsu curry, firecracker tofu and chilli squid for the ultimate flavour fest! Put your orders in on Deliveroo now!
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester delivery
If your idea of having fun in the sun is with a classic Caribbean mojito and a BBQ bacon cheeseburger, why not try ordering from the Hard Rock Cafe? With a legendary menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Best served with a side of classic rock, we suggest turning the volume up all the way to really immerse yourself in the Hard Rock Cafe experience. Orders are available from Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats now!
Printworks Manchester restaurants
We’re so excited to welcome you back to Printworks on May 17th and serve you the best food in person. While we wait patiently for May to come, we have all of your favourite foods ready for delivery. We’re spoilt for choice with so many takeaway options, we can’t decide!
There’s a takeaway for everyone at Printworks. Head over to Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats to find your perfect takeaway meal!
Missed a drink in the pub as much as we have? You’ll be pleased to know that we’re getting stocked up in anticipation of reopening our venues on May 17th!
In the meantime, we thought we’d get our followers’ taste buds going with a reminder of the ice-cold pints waiting for them on tap! Here are the best beers in the UK, as voted for by our followers.
Budweiser
Taking the top spot we have Budweiser, with nearly 40% of our followers preferring this pale lager. We’re counting down the days until we can finally be reunited with our best buds drinking a Bud and watching the game at Bierkeller.
Carling
A proper British beer, we have Carling taking second place! Best served with some good old fashioned football and some fish and chips at Yates or The Seven Stars – what a way to spend a Saturday!
Carlsberg
In third place we have Danish beer Carlsberg, which you can enjoy at Bierkeller over a burger and a long-awaited catch up with your mates!
Fosters
And finally, we have the Aussie favourite Fosters, best enjoyed in Aussie style at Walkabout with a bit of rugby. Good call!
Honourable mention – Guinness
We couldn’t make a list of beers without mentioning the Irish classic. And if you miss pub grub and a pint of Guinness, we’re pleased to let you know you can enjoy both at O’Neill’s from May 17th!
Head to the beer garden
While we’re waiting for indoor drinking and dining to open, you can head over to Hard Rock Cafe to enjoy some cocktails and a catchup in the beer garden which is open now – get your bookings in!
Reopening for indoor drinks and dining
We’re excited to finally see you all treat yourselves to some Wagamama, Nando’s, Frankie and Benny’s and more, washed down with your favourite beers at Yates’, Bierkeller and O’Neill’s on May 17th.
For further information, you can read more about how we’re keeping you safe at Printworks here!
Printworks has a special place in its heart for soul music, being the host venue for the Manchester Soul Festival for the last 5 years running. Only a global pandemic could stop soul fans from descending on the city for a day of nostalgia, friendship and soul. So, for Christmas this year the Manchester Soul Festival committee have decided to rank their top Christmas soul-filled tunes, a small consolation but some stellar records. Here we go…
The Temptations – Silent night (1980)
Brook Benton – Soul Santa (1971)
Otis Redding – Merry Christmas baby (1968)
Carla Thomas – gee whiz its Christmas (1963)
The Jackson 5 – Santa Claus is coming to town (1970)
Stevie Wonder – One little Christmas tree (1967)
Marvin Gaye – I want to come home for Christmas (1972)
The Supremes – Children’s Christmas Song (1965)
James Brown – Santa Claus goes straight to the ghetto (1968)
Luther Vandross – Every year, every Christmas (1995)
There’s nothing more important than sharing Christmas together, and there’s no better way to spend it than watching some new family Christmas films to add to the classics! Here are some of the best Christmas films on Netflix!
The Grinch (2018)
While the classic Jim Carrey version isn’t to every kid’s taste (that make up can be scary!), the animated remake is a much fluffier take on the story! Dr Seuss’ least festive character finds his Christmas spirit when he comes down from his mountain to spend a little time in Whoville. The slapstick comedy will have the kids laughing out loud.
Christmas Break-In (2018)
Ever been a few minutes late picking the kids up? This Home Alone inspired film sees nine year old Izzy stuck at school after hours while her parents battle through a blizzard to reach her. Stuck in the school, Izzy is forced to take on a couple of robbers trying to get in.
With lots of pranks, the kids will be creased, and you’ll get that nostalgic feeling of when you enjoyed films like Home Alone as a kid!
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Story (2020)
Who doesn’t love storytime? The singalong with original music from John Legend and Usher is an instant classic, as it tells us the tale of a grumpy toymaker who finds his Christmas spirit and tries to save his job with the help of his granddaughter.
The feel-good film with its catchy tune is one the kids will probably be putting on repeat!
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
It’s Santa like you’ve never seen him before!
Every kid has the dream of meeting Santa, and Kate’s belief is still strong. Kate and her brother Teddy hatch a plan to catch Santa in the act as he delivers his presents, but get a lot more than they bargained for when they startle him and he crashes his sleigh.
The three race against time to get the sleigh up and running – will they make it for Christmas morning?
Arthur Christmas (2011)
Arthur Christmas is the ultimate family film as it’s told from the perspective of Santa’s clumsy son, Arthur!
The military operation of Christmas has a failure when a present doesn’t make it to its destination, putting a kid’s Christmas spirit in jeopardy. Arthur enlists the help of his grandfather and Santa’s dad, Saint Nick, to get the present home in time for Christmas morning – but the job just isn’t as simple as it seems.
If you miss seeing the streets of Manchester buzzing and filled with people, we’ve got an easy and safe solution. Head to your favourite streaming platform and experience Manchester in a completely new light.
From Marvel blockbusters to big Netflix productions, Manchester has a tendency to attract enormous film crews.
Sure, you may know that Manchester is often used to mimic the streets of Manhattan, but our rainy city has so much more to offer too!
To keep you company while social distancing, here are some top films and TV shows filmed right here, in the heart of the city we’re so proud to call home.
The Stranger
This mini-series is a mystery-thriller about how a revelation from a stranger unleashes a web of lies and secrets within his family, spiralling his life into turmoil. Scenes cut dramatically between Salford and Ancoats as the main character pursues a dramatic quest to discover the truth about the people in his life.
As a Mancunian, you’ll be able to spot The Central Library’s Archways, Bolton School, the Cathedral, Spinningfields, Ancoats Coffee Co, and a £1.5m house on Didsbury Park. Keep your eyes peeled to see where else you recognise, there are loads more.
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The Crown
Although currently unreleased, this crowd pleaser has used Stevenson Square and Dale Street to transform the Northern Quarter into New York City. Embellished with yellow cabs, entrances to the subway system and appropriate storefronts, Manchester was transformed into the city that never sleeps.
These scenes feature Princess Diana on a trip overseas, so keep your eyes peeled!
Captain America: The First Avenger
It was the 1940s and a barefoot “super-soldier” was running through the streets of Brooklyn.
Except. it’s actually 2010, the barefoot lad is Chris Evans (the American one), and they’re really in the Northern Quarter.
Like many movies before them, this Marvel favourite chose Manchester’s Northern Quarter to depict New York City. Between all the explosions and fast-paced chase scenes, you’ll be able to recognise Dale Street and although the film is suited with fake storefronts, you’ll be able to spot Finlay’s Warehouse and restaurant, Tariff & Dale early on.
Peaky Blinders
Despite being set in Birmingham, this period piece is now synonymous with Manchester. The series films across Greater Manchester’s boroughs and has been a welcome addition to the city.
Starring Cillian Murphy, the show follows a criminal gang avoiding the police’s pursuits. Victoria Baths in Chorlton-on-Medlock has become familiar in the series for many tense scenes as well as the Northern Quarter’s Dale Street, Mangle Street, and Back Piccadilly. If you’re looking for a show to binge-watch, you won’t run out of Manchester locations to spot.
Shameless
This show was not only filmed in Manchester but based here too! This comedy series follows the Gallagher family on their questionable escapades for eleven seasons.
Despite being shut down by the council in 2013, The Wellington Inn, on Clowes Street in West Gorton was used as “The Jockey”, a staple pub in the series.
While in-studio filming took place at The Pie Factory in Salford, you’ll still be able to spot some local backdrops like Wenlock Way in West Gorton and Miles Platting. Scatter!
Queer as Folk
Here’s another Manchester-based classic! This time following the daily lives of three gay men. Honouring Manchester’s buzzing gay culture, this 1999 series shows off Canal Street and the LGBTQ+ community we’re proud to have in our city.
Morbius
Still yet to be released, this Marvel film starring Jared Leto gives the back story to one of Spiderman’s enemies. Naturally, their choice to film in the Northern Quarter only means one thing – transforming our city into the Big Apple once again.
With such a big budget, this summer blockbuster is expected to release on July 31st. So when we’re allowed to open our doors, we’ll see you at Vue on opening night for popcorn and a Tango Ice Blast!
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Manchester’s best-loved entertainment complex, Printworks has commissioned renowned artist, Justin Eagleton to create a lasting piece of nostalgic artwork, celebrating the city’s rich and vibrant history.
Printworks has been at the heart of the city for over one hundred years, and part of Manchester’s entertainment scene for nearly twenty. The mural, which stands at 4.8m wide by 2.4m high, will take pride of place on Dantzic Street, and looks back at Manchester’s diverse heritage, celebrating the people and places that make the city what it is.
The artwork includes famous landmarks including Belle Vue Circus, Beetham Tower, the Royal Exchange and the cotton mills that famously dot the city’s landscape. Music heroes and comedians such as The Stone Roses, Oasis, Victoria Wood and Steve Coogan are also featured.
There is a nod to some of the most influential Mancunians such as Emmeline Pankhurst, Professor Brian Cox and Alan Turing, referencing the city’s rich political and scientific heritage. But the mural wouldn’t be complete without including the city’s famous symbol, the Manchester bee.
Printworks has also partnered with Forever Manchester, the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester; working with local people in communities to inspire and encourage projects that they want to see, to make their neighbourhoods happier and safer places to be. All of the money raised for Forever Manchester is used to fund and support over 1,000 community projects in Greater Manchester each year.
Fred Booth, Printworks’ Centre Director, said “Printworks has a long-standing heritage across Greater Manchester, so what better way to celebrate this than with a mural of memories, showcasing the people and places that have carved their own place in our city’s history.
“We want the people of Manchester to visit our fantastic mural and share in the memories of our great city!”
Justin Eagleton explained, “Printworks is an iconic venue in the heart of the city and the perfect place to feature a mural celebrating all things Manchester. This city means so much to so many and I hope everyone will be able to relate to an image, or see something that makes them smile within the mural. I’d like to thank Printworks for allowing me to create this wonderful piece of nostalgia for the city to enjoy.”
Nick Massey, Chief Executive at Forever Manchester explained, “Forever Manchester is delighted to be the chosen charity for the launch of this fantastic mural which celebrates this city’s heritage, history and its people.
“We’re thrilled that our Manchester super hero, Captain Manchester is included in the mural. Every penny raised from the sale of artwork of the mural will go directly to supporting grassroot community projects across Greater Manchester reflecting the rich social backbone of local community activity in and around this great city.”
In 2018, Printworks teamed up with Justin for the Bee in the City campaign, commissioning him to create a charity Hac-BEE-enda bee installation, which took pride of place in the Printworks and was later auctioned off for charity, with over £20,000 going to the We Love MCR Charity.
Renowned photographers, Paul Husband, Ian Tilton, Paul Wolfgang Webster and Jill Furmanovsky allowed their iconic images to be used on the mural.
The mural is now on display at the Printworks on Dantzic Street.
Celebrate the festivities in legendary fashion with Hard Rock Cafe!
Choose from a 2 or 3-Course meal with limited edition menu items including a Blue Cheese Chopped Salad, One Night In Bangkok Shrimp Burger, and a delicious Holiday Brownie with peppermint white chocolate sauce and crushed candy cane!
- 2-Courses from £22.95
- 3-Courses from £25.95
- Full exclusive venue hire, or Rock Lounge hire available with bespoke packages.
Book ahead to avoid disappointment! Click here to book your table.