Best Arts and Culture Places in Palacefields

"Take advantage of the free-entry to Manchester Art Gallery and admire the works of Manchester artists, a wide selection of British art and a large number of European masterpieces. The gallery was designed by Charles Barry, who is best known for rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after a devastating fire. The Art Gallery underwent an extension and refurbishment by Hopkins architects in May 2002, with 35 million pounds being spent on letting in more light, opening a new wing and installing an interactive children’s gallery."

"Grayson’s Art Club – An exhibition of works selected by artist Grayson Perry during Grayson’s Art Club, the popular Channel 4 TV series. All the works on display are very personal visual representations of lockdown, made by the public, well-known artists and celebrities for Grayson’s Art Club.Between Friday 2 July and Sunday 29 August. Other exhibitions are also on too."

"As the name suggests, the Imperial War Museum takes visitors on a walk through military history. There is a range of interactive and static exhibits here and the museum sits on The Quays, another iconic area of Manchester. Afterwards, pop over to Elnecot for a tasty bite to eat."

"Another grand old building that a lucky few can get wed inside, John Rylands is still in use as a functioning library (as part of the University of Manchester library), although many visitors come simply to admire the architecture. The building is actually a vast memorial to the late John Rylands, conceived by his wife and designed by Basil Champneys. Similar in style to the Town Hall, this is another example of neo-Gothic architecture that is revered worldwide."

"An acclaimed branch of the Tate Gallery, Tate Liverpool, has been established in the Albert Dock. As chance would have it, the London Tate Gallery - established at the end of the 19th century with a legacy from the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate - found space in the warehouses where raw sugar was stored before being refined. The ground floor of the 'Tate of the North" has exhibition halls and galleries dedicated to contemporary art as well as works on loan from the London gallery. Admission is free."

"(1963) on display at Tate Liverpool|© Tate Liverpool, Roger Sinek. One of Albert Docks’ many attractions, Tate Liverpool is a British and international contemporary and modern art gallery. Past exhibitions have included Jackson Pollock: Behind the Spots, Transmitting Andy Warhol and Mondrian and his studios, and the gallery played an integral part in the Liverpool Biennial."

"Photo credit: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Tate_Liverpool_-_geograph.org.uk_-_206623.jpg. The Tate is the cornerstone of Liverpool’s contemporary art scene. The venue was founded by Alan Bowness, who was Tate’s director in the ’80s."

"The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool showcases a range of exhibits, artwork, and items from Leonardo da Vinci exhibitions to over 10,000 items of clothing dating from the 1700s to present day. Explore some of the Pre-Raphaelites paintings which are some of the best in the world. This museum is also free entry, so don't miss out."

"The Walker Art Gallery is one of Liverpool’s leading art galleries and showcases paintings and sculptures from as far back as the 13th century. Home to Renaissance masterpieces and a leading selection of Victorian and pre-Raphaelite art, this gallery has housed some of the oldest art pieces in the city for 130 years."

"With one of the largest public collections of art in the country outside London, Walker Art Gallery is a great way to spend an afternoon. This gallery boasts a rather large collection of drawings, paintings and sculptures from as far back as the 13th century."

"Rennies Gallery is a well-established art gallery that offers a variety of art from different local and global artists. Sourcing art from all over the world, this family-run gallery is the best place to check a wide range of art that you would want to add to your personal collection. From abstract, animals, cult and pop art to landscape, figurative, edge sculptures, contemporary, illustrations and photography, they have an assortment of works to choose from that will fit your distinct taste and style."

"For every kind of art supply you could possibly need then Rennies on Bold Street is the place to go. From canvas, paint, pencils, paint brushes and everything else you can think of, they have it. The staff are also really helpful and help you pick out everything you need for your latest art project."

"Contact Theatre will be heading out across Manchester this summer for a series of outdoor performances. Contact is an Oxford Road theatre and performing arts venue creating and producing its own shows, as well as hosting tours from the world’s best theatre companies. Contact will be heading out across the city this summer, delivering a series of outdoor performances before its building reopens to the public in September 2021."

"Creative, colourful and undoubtedly collectable, whether you’re after keepsakes, candles or cute baby clothes The Nest is home to a showcase of high-quality Liverpool-born Art and Design. The lovely folks you’ll meet behind the counter say they want to offer something a little bit special without it having to be exclusive or expensive, which we think is pretty much everything you need in an indie."

"Discover The Nest on the Royal Albert Dock on your next shopping trip to pick up arts and crafts by local artists. There's everything from prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and all sorts of other items for you to explore. View this post on Instagram"

"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."

"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."

"Manchester's Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art will reopen both of its galleries on Wednesday May 19. Exhibitions Multiplicities in Flux and Autopsy of a Home, which originally opened in October, will be back until June 13. Booking is advised at cfcca.org.uk but walk-ups are welcome."

"Migrating North for the first time, cult London vegan kebab outlet What The Pitta finally opens here on 7 January for delivery and takeaway with eat-in available when restrictions are lifted. We wrote about What The Pitta last year but in a nutshell, it’s one of those gaffs that focuses on doing one thing and doing it well. In this case, that’s pitta stuffed with a family recipe for vegan kebab 'meat'."

"We were totally chapati about Bhaji Pala when we popped over to Cheadle to review it when it first opened. This entirely vegan Indian restaurant is sure to please everyone, plant-based or not. There are classics here, of course, like chana masala and tadka dal but less familiar dishes from the subcontinent’s culinary treasure chest abound as well as creative adaptations like tandoori broccoli, gram flour ‘omelettes’ and pinwheel spinach samosas."

"Gatley restaurant Bhaji Pala in Gatley has a full menu of vegan Indian dishes including Tandoori Broccoli, Basil Tofu Tikka, Avocado Chaat, Walnut and Corn Tikki and a wide range of curries filled with tofu, chickpeas, soy, aubergine and lots of other plant-based ingredients. Available to order via Just Eat and Deliveroo."

"Situated in the new financial district of Manchester, a few minutes stroll away from Deansgate, Zizzi Italian restaurant in Spinningfields offers some of the finest al fresco dining in Manchester, with views overlooking the River Irwell."