*** Please note, the Monastery remains temporarily closed at the moment ***
What’s on at the Monastery? Alongside our regular open days, we also run an exciting programme of events, activities, talks, concerts and performances. Use the search bar below to discover what's on and what's coming soon at The Monastery. Please be sure to check our Plan Your Visit Page for up to date information on closures of the Great Nave, and/or Cafe areas.
The Monastery aims to be open Sunday to Friday between 10am-4pm with free entry and parking. Visitors are most welcome to call in during these hours and visit the site but we cannot guarantee that the Nave will always be available. Our Cafe has relocated to the Welcome Wing and is open from 10am-4pm (Sunday-Friday).* Special Heritage & Visitor Open Days are held all year round on every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday when the Great Nave, Film Room & Shop are open between 11am and 4pm. Tours and talks, and afternoon teas in our Victorian Pantry, can also be pre-booked on these days.
A regular programme of community, health, well-being and family activities is also available for everyone to enjoy. Our affordable Community Rooms can be pre-booked for use 7 days of the week between 9am and 5.30pm.
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July 2020
Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery 1pm Show
'Organised Fun' proudly present Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery, Manchester. Join us for the ultimate afternoon tea experience in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester- known as the Taj Mahal of the North. Featuring a live performance from the cheeky and charming West End leading...
July 18 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £35
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Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery 5pm Show
'Organised Fun' proudly present Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery, Manchester. Join us for the ultimate afternoon tea experience in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester- known as the Taj Mahal of the North. Featuring a live performance from the cheeky and charming West End leading...
July 18 2020
4:30 PM—7:00 PM /
From £35
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POSTPONED: Afternoon Tea with Michael Bublé (tribute)
Unfortunately, this event organised by Tightrope Productions has been postponed from July 25th. As soon as we have details of the new date for the event, we will post this on the event listing on Facebook and on the website. Please note, the Monastery is just the venue for this...
July 25 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £22.50
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Good Old Days 1940’s Afternoon Tea at The Monastery
A message from the producers of Tightrope Productions: As it stands, this event has not been cancelled or rescheduled. We are awaiting further information from the government on any extensions of the lockdown period. If we are unable to proceed with this event, we will reschedule to a later date...
July 25 2020
4:30 PM—6:00 PM /
From £35
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August 2020
Queen by Candlelight
A message from the producers of Tightrope Productions: As it stands, this event has not been cancelled or rescheduled. We are awaiting further information from the government on any extensions of the lockdown period. If we are unable to proceed with this event, we will reschedule to a later date...
August 10 2020
7:30 PM—10:00 PM /
From £22.50
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Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery 1pm Show
'Organised Fun' proudly present Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery, Manchester. Join us for the ultimate afternoon tea experience in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester- known as the Taj Mahal of the North. Featuring a live performance from the cheeky and charming West End leading...
August 15 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £35
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Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery 5pm Show
'Organised Fun' proudly present Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery, Manchester. Join us for the ultimate afternoon tea experience in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester- known as the Taj Mahal of the North. Featuring a live performance from the cheeky and charming West End leading...
August 15 2020
4:30 PM—7:00 PM /
From £35
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September 2020
Wedding Venues in England Wedding Fair
MORE INFO COMING SOON! Free entry!! Free parking on site!! Free Welcome Goody Bag!! Wedding suppliers attending: 25-30 Grab your chance to “Win a Hen Spa Package” Exhibitor enquiries via email: claire@weddingvenuesinengland.co.uk
September 13 2020
11:00 AM—3:00 PM /
Free
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Don’t Panic! Dad’s Army Themed Lunch
Exclusive to Greatdays, Don’t Panic! – A Comedy Tribute to the Home Guard in the style of Dad’s Army! In World War II, with a German invasion looming, the defence of Walmington-on-Sea rests in the hands of the local bank manager and a motley collection of volunteers in the Home Guard...
September 15 2020
10:30 AM—3:00 PM /
£36
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Don’t Panic! Dad’s Army Themed Lunch
Exclusive to Greatdays, Don’t Panic! – A Comedy Tribute to the Home Guard in the style of Dad’s Army! In World War II, with a German invasion looming, the defence of Walmington-on-Sea rests in the hands of the local bank manager and a motley collection of volunteers in the Home Guard...
September 22 2020
10:30 AM—3:00 PM /
£36
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Please keep checking this page as we are updating frequently with details of new events.