As a local Manchester business and part of an exciting evolving city, we would like to connect you with all of the creative places to visit in Manchester. Whether you are from the area or just visiting, there are lots of places to be inspired by.
Art Galleries and Museums
Manchester Art Gallery
Situated in the town centre close to the main public transport and shops.
A mix of contemporary and historical Art with exciting and ever-changing exhibitions.
Whitworth Art Gallery
Situated in a bustling student area on Oxford Road, and having recently undergone a 15 million pound refurbishment. Features a range of historic, contemporary Art and a variety of textiles.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Situated close to the Castlefield area of Central Manchester.
See how Manchester played a huge part in the Cotton Industry, from manufacture to export this gallery will take you back in time to show you the way that fabric used to be made in the area.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Situated just outside of Central Manchester in Salford Crescent.
Showcasing local artists in ever-changing exhibitions. Visit the recreation of an old Victorian street and see how the area used to look.
The Lowry
Situated in Salford Keys, close to the new Media City development.
Home to the largest collection in the world of local artist L.S Lowry's work.
The Hat Works Museum
Situated approximately 6 miles from Manchester City.
Stockport was renowned for its thriving Hatting industry, visit this gallery and see a collection of over 400 hats from around the world, plus a mock-up of how the factories in the area used to look.
Craft and Indie Shops
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
An old market building in Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter which houses 30 artisan crafters making a variety of items for sale and commission.
Royal Exchange Craft shop
Situated in Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre this Craft shop sells a variety of handmade products from talented British designers.
Affleck's Palace
A grungy old Market building in the trendy Northern Quarter.
Home to over 50 local makers selling handmade clothes, vintage products, jewellery and a variety of other quirky items.
Traders Outlet
Two centres situated on the outskirts of Manchester in Sale and Altrincham, a 'boutique' shopping experience with various spaces rented by local makers.
Manchester markets
Popping up all around the city on various days of the week throughout the year, shop local food, clothing and jewellery.
Retro Rehab
Up-cycled vintage clothing store situated in the Northern Quarter.
Stockport Vintage village
Situated in Stockport's market hall on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
A range of Stalls selling vintage and antique homeware, collectables, clothing and fabrics.
Fabric stores
Abakhan's fabric
Situated in the Northern Quarter selling a large range of fabrics for fashion, craft and a large haberdashery section.
Leon's fabric store
Situated in the suburban area of Chorlton approximately 4 miles from Manchester City Centre.
Stocks a large range of fabric with a small haberdashery section.
Fred Aldous
Situated in the Northern Quarter. Stocking a wide range of Art materials, craft products and gifts.
Hobbycraft
Stores in Stockport, Bolton, Altrincham and Warrington. Selling a range of Craft products and fabrics.
John Lewis
Stores in Trafford Centre and Cheadle. Large Haberdashery section, craft, fashion and interior fabrics.
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