| Cinemas |
Cinemac
Heritage
Centre
Roe St.
Macclesfield
SK11 6UT
Tel.no.
01625 423535
www.cinemac.org.uk
Home of the
Silk Museum
it is also a
great place
to watch a
film. Lots
of free
parking in
front of
Tesco Metro,
off
Churchill
Way. Monthly
programs can
be
downloaded
from the
website.
Open 7 days
per week
with
screenings
twice daily
unless
concerts or
Silk Screen
Film Society
presentations
are
scheduled |
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Silkscreen
Film Society
Roe St.
Macclesfield
SK11 6UT
Now in its
fifth great
year, the
Silkscreen
Film Society
brings its
members the
very best of
world
cinema.
Films are
shown at
5.30 and
8.00pm on
alternate
Wednesdays
between
September
and March at
the Heritage
Centre in
Roe Street,
Macclesfield.
Check out
our website
www.silkscreen.org.uk
for
programme
and
membership
details |
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Studio Cinema Knutsford
Civic Centre, Toft Road, Knutsford
Tel: 01565 633005
Distance: 7.5 miles
A single screen local cinema run by the council.
A range of films is shown including classics and films that are only just on
general release. |
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The Cornerhouse
70 Oxford Street, Manchester M1
Tel: Box Office: 0161 228 2463 (12noon-8.00pm)
Distance: 12.5 miles
Three screens showing the best in world cinema and
cutting edge movies.
Also after film discussions with directors etc.
Facilities include a bar, cafe and bookshop. |
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The Film Works
6-8 Danzic Street, Manchester M4 2AD
Tel: 08700 102030
Website: www.thefilmworks.co.uk
Distance: 13 miles
Run by UCI and part of the Printwork complex which
includes restaurants.
Shows all main releases.
20 screens including IMAX special 'big picture' films.
The Gallery provides an opportunity to view films from a private balcony in
extra large seats. Complementary refreshments are offered and the cinema is
licensed so that drinks are allowed during viewing.
Tuesday evenings is the 'Director's Chair' when modern classics are screened. |
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Trafford Centre
Trafford Park, just off the M60
Massive shopping center with restaurants and bars, as
well as a multi-screen cinema showing all the latest relaeases. Open every day
until late, plenty of parking |
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Virgin UGC Cinema Stockport
4 Grand Central, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1
Tel: 0161 476 5996
Distance: 10 miles
A ten screen multiplex cinema with surrounding bars
and restaurants. |
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| Music Venues |
Buxton Opera House
Water
Street,
Buxton,
Derbyshire
SK17 6XN
Tel: 0845
1272190
Website:
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Distance: 19 miles
Designed and built in 1903, the Opera House stands in
23 acres of ornamental gardens. It was completely restored in 1999/2000.
A variety of dramatic productions are held alongside musical events. |
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MEN Arena
Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR
Tel: 0870 190 8000
Website: www.men-arena.com
Distance: 14.5 miles
Europe's largest indoor concert venue. Built in 1995,
it can accomodate up to 21,000 people.
Artists ranging from Eminem to Pavarotti have performed here. |
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Northern Chamber Orchestra
Tel: 0161 247 2220 (for information) E-Mail: info@ncorch.co.uk
Website: www.ncorch.co.uk
Distance: 7 miles to nearest venue
Based in Manchester, this orchestra promotes a
regular series of concerts in a number of venues around Manchester.
The venues that are easily accessible to Wilmslow include: The Heritage Centre
in Macclesfield; St Phillip's Church in Salford and the Lowry in Salford. |
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Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
Tel: 0161 907 5200
Website: www.mcm.ac.uk
Distance: 12 miles
The college dates back to the nineteenth century. It
was founded by Sir Charles Halle.
A wide range of classical concerts is performed by students and visiting
artists. |
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The Bridegwater Hall
Lower Mosely Street, Manchester M2 3WS
Tel: 0161 907 9000
Website: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
This is the main concert hall in the area. It is a 42
million pound international concert venue set on the watrefront in the heart of
Mnachester.
There is an award winning restaurant and cafe bar.
The programme is extermely varied to suit all tastes. |
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The Lowry
Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester 17
Tel: 0870 787 5780
Website: www.thelowry.com
Distance: 15.5 miles
A variety of concerts are held in the two theatres in
this modern cultural and entertainment centre. The range of music includes
jazz, blues and music from around the world. |
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| Theatres |
Altrincham Garrick Theatre
Barrington Road, Altrincham WA14 1HZ
Tel: 0161 928 1677
Website: www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk
Distance: 12 miles
Originally opened in 1912, there has been a recent
major redevelopment programme.
Amateur productions of a high standard are performed. |
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Buxton Opera House
Water
Street,
Buxton,
Derbyshire
SK17 6XN
Tel: 0845
1272190
Website:
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Distance: 19 miles
Designed
and
built in
1903,
the
Opera
House
stands
in 23
acres of
ornamental
gardens.
It was
completely
restored
in
1999/2000.
A
variety
of
dramatic
productions
are held
alongside
musical
events. |
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New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 0JG
Tel: 01782 717962
Distance: 26 miles
A theatre in the round which produces a wide range of
productions for all ages. |
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The Club Theatre
17 Oxford Road, Altrincham WA14 2ED
Tel: 0161 928 1113
Website: www.clubtheatre.org.uk
Distance: 12.5 miles
Started in 1896. the club has performed in its
present venue since 1962. With refurbishment it now has full facilities.
There is a drama club for 8-16 year olds.
The club runs five performances each year and at other times welcomes visiting
performers to its premises, including professional entertainers. |
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The Forum Theatre
Civic Centre, Leningrad Square, Wythenshawe M22 5RT
Tel: 0161 437 9663
Distance: 8.5 miles
A modern theatre which has recently been refurbished.
Productions include a family Christmas show, touring productions for young
people, Shakespeare and musicals. |
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The Garrick Theatre
Exchange Street, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK4 1AA
Tel: 0161 480 5866
Website: www.stockportgarrick.co.uk
Distance: 10 miles
An amateur theatre with capacity for 155 people. The
theatre is proud of its reputation for achieving a professional standard of
production. Plays are staged throughout the year. |
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The Green Room
54-56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester
Tel: 0161 615 0500
Website: www.greenroomarts.org
Distance: 13.5 miles
The Green Room provides a space for producing new and
innovative performances of all types. It is a forum for local, national and
international productions. |
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The Library Theatre
Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Tel: 0161 236 7110
Website: www.librarytheatre.com
Distance: 14 miles
A small theatre within Manchester's Central Library,
which has been established for 50 years. It has a varied programme including
original productions and performances by artists who are not well known to the
UK stage, or are suited to smaller audiences.
Offstage there are pre-show directors' talks as well as study days, educational
workshops and other activities. |
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The Lowry
Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester 17
Tel: 0870 787 5780
Website: www.thelowry.com
Distance: 15.5 miles
There are two theatres in this modern cultural and
entertainment centre. There is a wide diversity of productions with everything
from family shows to West End plays. |
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The Opera House
Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HP
Tel: 0161 242 2509
Distance: 13.5 miles
Originally built in 1912, this is one of Manchester's
prime theatres. It was completely revamped in the 1980s and now has a varied
programme with many well known productions often from the West End. |
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The Palace Theatre
Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT
Tel: 0161 242 2503
Website: www.palacetheatre.org
Distance: 13 miles
A beautifully restored 870 seat theatre which is a
professional performing arts centre with a varied programme including musicals,
ballet and opera. |
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The Royal Exchange
St. Ann's Square, Manchester M2 7DH
Tel: 0161 833 9833
Website: www.royalexchange.co.uk
Distance: 14 miles
Opened in 1976, the Royal Exchange Theatre Company is
run by a group of artistic directors whose strength is in their diverse styles
and taste. New plays are regularly produced. |
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The Wilmslow Green Room Theatre
85 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 5JH
Tel: 01625 540933
Website: www.members.aol.com/wgrsoc
Distance: 0 miles
This is an amateur group which was founded in 1924
and originally performed wherever a venue could be found. In 1989 a Victorian
cottage and shirt factory were converted into a modern theatre and since then
this has been their home. The theatre has a capacity of 85 and performs a
variety of challenging productions with innovative and adventurous stage
designs. |
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Wilmslow Guild Players
Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow SK9 5HD
Tel: 01625 523903
Website: www.orgs.man.ac.uk/wgp
Distance: 0 miles
This is an amateur group which produces four plays
each year including a pantomime. There is also a festival of one act plays.
A wide variety of productions is performed, often three-quarters in the round. |
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| Nightclubs |
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Lloyds No 1 Bar The Bollin Fee
Swan Street, Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 441850
Opening Times: open all day every day. Late licence Friday and Saturday nights |
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Waverleys (formerley Bank Square) - 4,
Bank Square, Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 539754
Distance: 0 miles |
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| Pubs and Bars |
| Carters Arms |
Suede Bar and Coffee shop - 16 Grove
Street, Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 537757
Opening Times: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am - 2pm, and every evening from
7pm till late.
Editors Note: contemporary design
in this laid-back, lounge-style venue! |
| The Boddingtons Arms (formerly The Range) |
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Panacea Restaurant
& Bar
London Road,
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
Tel: 01625
300200
www.panacearestaurants.co.uk
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Panacea,
in Alderley
Edge,
opens to replace
Brasingamens
aiming to become
the number
one nightspot
in the area.
If the launch
is anything
to go by that
aim has already
been fulfilled.
With three
distinct areas
aimed at attracting
diners serving
a 'globally
themed' menu,
drinking and
social area
and then the
upstairs bar
with private
booths that
allow a more
intimate atmosphere
for groups
and parties
Panacea offers
a unique environment
that should
prove a welcome
addition
Latest
News: Wednesday 17th September - Fire
breaks out in early hours of
the morning with substantial damage to
the top floor, roof and the bar and stairs
at the back. Watch this space. |
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The Coach and Four
69-71,Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Tel.01625 525046
As of the 17th July there will be a lodge with 36
rooms at the back of the pub. |
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The County
Harden Park
Alderley Edge
Tel. 01625 582294 |
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The Farmers Arms
71, Chapel Lane
Wilmslow
Tel. 01625 532443 |
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The Hogshead
Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Tel. 01625 520050 |
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The Honey Bee
99 Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow Cheshire. - Tel: 0800 123 4567
Distance: two miles outside Wilmslow
Opening Times: Open all day Monday to Saturday, 12pm till 10pm Sunday |
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The Kings Arms
Alderley road
Wilmslow
Tel.
01625 522187 |
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The Merlin
Wilmslow Road
Alderley Edge
01625 599959
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The Rectory
Station Road
Wilmslow
Tel. 01625 545971 |
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Revolution
Bar
Wilmslow
Alderley Road
SK9 1HY
Tel: 01625
838281
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| Wilmslow's
exciting and
stylish new
venue serving
gorgeous cocktails
to suit all
social ocassions,
great affordable
Italian cooking
and the renowned
premium vodkas. |
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The Summerfield (formerly Wilmslow Flyer)
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Summerfields Village Centre,
Dean Row Rd.
Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 537261
Distance: 2 miles |
| The Swan |
Waverleys (formerley Bank Square)
4, Bank Square,
Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 539754
Distance: 0 miles |
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