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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February 2020
The Northern Travel & Tourism Show
Join us in the spectacular surroundings of the Great Nave for the Northern Travel & Tourism Show, providing you with plenty of space and a myriad of opportunities to engage with exhibitors, who represent the diversity of the group travel and tourism industry. At this busy show, Group Travel Organisers will...
February 25 2020
10:00 AM—3:00 PM /
Free
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Purls of Wisdom
Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project along and join like-minded people for an afternoon of craft and natter. Purls of Wisdom will take place every 4th Tuesday of the month from 1-3pm, and is free to attend. Whether you want to drop-in for a knit and a natter, for...
February 25 2020
1:00 PM—3:00 PM /
Free
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March 2020
Health & Wellbeing Day
Free healing, massage and meditation! Walk the labyrinth based on the same design as the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of a Monastery Wellbeing day. Other activities on these days include inspirational speakers, music, dance and healing workshops. Entry charge £5 per person. All Gorton Community Card...
March 01 2020
11:00 AM—4:00 PM /
£5
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Chatty Crafters Easter Bunny & Chick Knit
Create your own Easter Bunny & Chick with our Chatty Crafters group. Just in time for Easter, a little bunny and chick each hide a Cadbury 's Cream egg. In this workshop we will knit a bunny and if time allows, a chick. All materials are supplied to make one...
March 10 2020
1:00 PM—3:00 PM /
£3
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Remembering Belle Vue
Two days of talks, memorabilia, heritage stalls, music performances and activities for all the family on Sunday 15th and Monday 16th March 2020. Join us at the Monastery to learn or reminisce about the wonders of Belle Vue, which was once one of the most successful and popular entertainment destinations...
March 15 2020
11:00 AM—4:00 PM /
FREE
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Remembering Belle Vue
Two days of talks, memorabilia, heritage stalls, music performances and activities for all the family on Sunday 15th and Monday 16th March 2020. Join us at the Monastery to learn or reminisce about the wonders of Belle Vue, which was once one of the most successful and popular entertainment destinations...
March 16 2020
11:00 AM—4:00 PM /
FREE
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Sunday Taste of The Monastery Tour & Lunch
Try a Taste of The Monastery for only £9.50pp, including a short walking tour of the former Church, Friary and Garden, plus a tasty lunch in the Victorian Pantry. We recommend booking in advance to guarantee your place, though you can just turn up on the day. Please pre-book if...
March 22 2020
12:00 PM—1:00 PM /
£9.50
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CANCELLED Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Treat your mum to a wonderful afternoon at The Monastery Manchester. Enjoy afternoon tea with your friends and family served in the stunning Great Nave. Mum's can only but feel lavished with love in the sumptuous beauty of the Monastery! Enjoy: Monastery Afternoon Tea to include a selection of freshly made sandwiches, homemade scones with...
March 22 2020
2:00 PM—4:00 PM /
£19.95
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CANCELLED Blessing of the Waters with Janet Farnell
BLESSING OF THE WATERS - HEALING THE TREE CONSCIOUSNESS Join Janet Farnell as we bless the waters of the earth in this special sound healing event. Through the sacred energy of the Solfeggio crystal singing bowls, meditation, Angelic toning, Light language encodements and our heart- powered intention, we cleanse and...
March 29 2020
12:00 PM—4:00 PM /
£15
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April 2020
CANCELLED! Health & Wellbeing Day with Special Guests
Our next Health & Wellbeing Day on Sunday 5th April will be very special as always. An additional treat on Sunday 5th April will be the Way of the Buzzard’s closing ceremony at 3.30pm with Nicola & Jason Smalley, please bring drums and prepare to seize the day in a...
April 05 2020
11:00 AM—4:00 PM /
Free
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Please keep checking this page as we are updating frequently with details of new events.