Shop Till You Drop (Event 2228)
Saturday 27 January to Sunday 7 September 2008
Exploring how our shopping habits have changed over the past 150 years...

Pilkington's Pottery Collection (Event 2227)
Sunday 6 January to Thursday 31 December 2009
Pilkington's Tile and Pottery Company Limited was established in 1891 and began production of tiles in 1893...

Inspired by Lowry: John Wood and Paul Harrison (Event 2482)
Saturday 26 April to Sunday 21 September 2008
In our second commission from the Inspired by Lowry series, John Wood and Paul Harrison take Lowry's seascapes as a starting point for exploring changing landscapes and horizons...

A University for the 21st Century (Event 2493)
Saturday 17 May to Sunday 17 August 2008
A photographic exhibition telling 'The University Story'...

The Ghostly Galleon (Event 2621)
Friday 6 June to Monday 30 March 2009
Sail the seven seas with the spirits of the deep at Ordsall Hall - dare you board the spooky ship and explore the galley, decks and captain's quarter? Fire the cannons, stash your bounty and keep an eye out for ghostly goings-on...

Histories Revealed (Event 2622)
Friday 6 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008
Permanent display of intriguing archaeological finds from the hall...

BBC tours (Event 2549)
Tuesday 1 July to Wednesday 1 July 2009
You'll have no doubt heard about the BBC's move to Salford Quays, so now's your chance to have a look behind the scenes at BBC Manchester before it crosses the border to its new home...

Build it, Race it, Win it (Event 2557)
Tuesday 1 July to Wednesday 1 July 2009
Join the ranger at the youth club for remote control car racing and building...

Photographic Portrait Prize 2007 (Event 2660)
Saturday 5 July to Sunday 21 September 2008
This international exhibition of 60 images, curated by the National Portrait Gallery, and showcases the work of emerging photographers alongside that of established professionals...

Car boot sale (Event 2570)
Sunday 13 July to Monday 25 August 2008
Come along to the Friends of Buile Hill car boot sale...

Salford by the Sea (Event 2606)
Saturday 19 July to Thursday 30 October 2008
A hands on exhibition for all the family...

So you want to be an artist? (Event 2661)
Saturday 26 July to Sunday 2 November 2008
How do you become an artist? Our interactive family exhibition helps you find out how LS Lowry and other artists created their pictures...

Summer Storytelling at Lowry Outlet Mall (Event 2669)
Saturday 26 July to Sunday 24 August 2008
There's no better place to go for summer holiday fun than the Lowry Outlet Mall: so once you're sitting comfortably let the entertainment begin...

Victorian Souvenirs (Event 2612)
Monday 28 July to Monday 11 August 2008
The Victorians loved bringing home mementos of their trips to the seaside...

The Same Sky (Event 2607)
Monday 28 July to Sunday 26 October 2008
An exhibition by Nikki Palmer...

Kingfisher Kids: Super Naturalists (Event 2575)
Tuesday 29 July to Tuesday 26 August 2008
Are you a super naturalist? Can you complete our challenges, discover the secrets of Clifton and win a certificate? Suitable for families with children aged 6-12 years...

Caterpillar Story Tent (Event 2596)
Tuesday 29 July to Tuesday 26 August 2008
Join our storyteller for some great stories about creepy crawlies and a very hungry caterpillar...

Arts and Crafts (Event 2598)
Tuesday 29 July to Tuesday 26 August 2008
Get creative and make some works of art to take home...

Wildlife Wonder (Event 2592)
Tuesday 29 July to Tuesday 19 August 2008
Arts and crafts based upon the magical wildlife of the local parks...

Salford by the Sea (Event 2614)
Tuesday 29 July to Tuesday 26 August 2008
We are creating a large piece of artwork which you can contribute to every Tuesday that will become part of the Salford by the Sea exhibition...

Mrs Brown's Washday (Event 2615)
Wednesday 30 July to Wednesday 27 August 2008
Join Mrs Brown as she shows you how the Victorian washday is done and have a go yourself!...

Playday (Event 2594)
Thursday 31 July to Thursday 21 August 2008
Bring the family to enjoy games and activities in the park...

Caterpillar Story Tent (Event 2600)
Thursday 31 July to Thursday 28 August 2008
Join our storyteller for some great stories about creepy crawlies and a very hungry caterpillar...

Play Out in Winton (Event 2603)
Thursday 31 July to Thursday 28 August 2008
Outdoor games and fun in the park, suitable for under 12s...

A Victorian summer holiday! (Event 2613)
Friday 1 August to Friday 8 August 2008
This is your chance to find out how people used to enjoy themselves at the seaside! You will have the chance to handle some real historical artefacts including (believe it or not!) a knitted bathing costume! There will also be a chance to compare seaside objects from the past with what you might use today...

Play Wednesdays (Event 2569)
Wednesday 6 August to Wednesday 20 August 2008
Play out on Wednesdays at Buile Hill...

Get Arty (Event 2601)
Thursday 7 August 2008
Get arty with creepy crawly inspired hats, masks and puppets...

Pack it in! (Event 2617)
Thursday 7 August 2008
It's time to pack! Design and personalise your own suitcase to get ready for your travels! Drop-in 10...

Ellesmere Park (Event 2638)
Thursday 7 August 2008
Explore this Mid-Victorian 'Housing Estate', created by the Earl of Ellesmere to provide grand homes for the wealthy merchants of Manchester and Salford...

Play Out in Ordsall (Event 2567)
Thursday 7 August to Thursday 21 August 2008
Outdoor games and activities for young people aged 7-12years...

Heritage Walk - Ellesmere Park (Event 2538)
Thursday 7 August 2008
Explore this Mid-Victorian 'housing estate', created by the Earl of Ellesmere to provide grand
homes for the wealthy merchants of Manchester and Salford...

Lady Margaret's Portrait (Event 2631)
Friday 8 August 2008
Take a good look at the portrait in the Great Hall...

Art Club (Event 2582)
Saturday 9 August 2008
Have a go a water colours in modern styles with local artist Joy...

Ordsall on The Move (Event 2548)
Saturday 9 August to Sunday 10 August 2008
The Lowry on Walkabout offers you a tour with a difference, visiting sites around Ordsall inside and out...

Picnic in the Park (Event 2561)
Sunday 10 August 2008
Bring your sandwiches and enjoy some fun activities!...

Archery (Event 2626)
Monday 11 August to Monday 25 August 2008
Test your aim with our archery session! On Mondays 11, 18 & 25 August...

Caterpillar Story Tent (Event 2589)
Tuesday 12 August to Tuesday 26 August 2008
Join our Bookstart storyteller for some great stories in the park...

Play Out (Event 2590)
Tuesday 12 August to Tuesday 26 August 2008
Come along & play games or recycle and make something crafty...

Jungle Fever! (Event 2562)
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Make yourself a mask and drum then join the Mandley park tribe!...

Conservation Morning - Worsley Woods Local Nature Reserve (Event 2551)
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Come and try this alternative 'coffee' morning...

Summer Fun: Natural Wall Hangings (Event 2586)
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Today we'll be making wall hangings to be displayed in the visitor centre from whatever natural things we can find around the park...

Teddy Bears Picnic (Event 2632)
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Calling all under fives and their carers! Bring your teddy to Ordsall Hall for some Olympic themed fun and games...

Creatures of the Deep (Event 2618)
Thursday 14 August 2008
Find out what lurks beneath the waves in our craft session and make some scary (and not so scary) sea creatures! Drop-in 10...

Teddy Bears' Picnic - Kersal Moor Local Nature Reserve (Event 2553)
Thursday 14 August 2008
Bring a picnic and your favourite teddy and meet-up with the ranger and her favourite bear for a picnic with stories and songs...

The Ordsall Hall of the Future... (Event 2633)
Friday 15 August 2008
What do you think Ordsall Hall will look like in 100 years time? Help artist Michele Hawthorne to create models of a futuristic Ordsall Hall...

Conservation Action Days - Kersal Dale Local Nature Reserve (Event 2555)
Saturday 16 August 2008
Join the Ranger Team and the Friends of Kersal Dale on their Conservation Action Days...

Club Couscous (Event 2667)
Saturday 16 August 2008
Paula Darwish and the Country and Eastern Band with special guests...

The Nasmyth Trail: Monton to Patricroft (Event 2639)
Sunday 17 August 2008
Celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the great Victorian engineer James Nasmyth with this special walk by Eccles and District History Society...

Picnic in the Park (Event 2587)
Sunday 17 August 2008
Enjoy your Sunday lunch at Blackleach whilst being entertained by a jazz band, children's magician, circus acts and workshops, a falconry display and arts and crafts...

Dragon Boat Race (Event 2420)
Sunday 17 August 2008
Get all fired up at this annual family fun day as teams of brave adventurers take to the water and follow the beat of their drummer to race for victory! With refreshments and entertainment for landlubbers too!
...

Prehistoric Adventures! (Event 2563)
Tuesday 19 August 2008
Adventure around Mandley Park and maybe you will encounter some volcanic activity and prehistoric creatures!...

Summer Fun: Tie Dying (Event 2588)
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Bring along your old white t-shirts and transform them using only natural materials and dyes...

Toddler Walk ' Teddy Bears' Picnic (Event 2593)
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Enjoy a walk in the park and a picnic with your favourite bear...

Clifton Volunteers (Event 2578)
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Local people and members of the Croal Irwell Valley Voluntary Ranger Team carry out regular conservation tasks in the country park...

A Tudor Masked Ball (Event 2634)
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Prepare for a grand Tudor ball as you make masks and fans...

Nifty Footwear! (Event 2619)
Thursday 21 August 2008
Design yourself some flip flops just like you would wear on the beach! Drop-in 10...

Get Arty (Event 2602)
Thursday 21 August 2008
Get arty with creepy crawly inspired hats, masks and puppets...

Friendship Day (Event 2599)
Friday 22 August 2008
Join us for an afternoon of live music, entertainers, arts activities, welly throwing, tea and cake and magic...

Shadow Puppets (Event 2635)
Friday 22 August 2008
Use the ghosts of Ordsall Hall as inspiration to make ghostly shadow puppets...

Shoreline & the Sea (Event 2608)
Saturday 23 August to Sunday 16 November 2008
A new exhibition by Lancashire born artist Judith Trescatheric including recent work featuring sea, shore and woodland...

Salford Film Festival presents... Field Of Films (Event 2668)
Saturday 23 August to Sunday 24 August 2008
A weekend of summer outdoor screenings on our huge screen...

Salford Show (Event 2546)
Sunday 24 August 2008
Annual festival with traditional activities including horticultural marquee, dog show, morris dancing, children's arts and circus activities, stalls, fairground and much more...

Irlam & Cadishead Annual Community Festival (Event 2547)
Monday 25 August 2008
Live bands, street entertainers, dance stage, a delicious tea tent, donkey rides, free children's activities, a rural crafts marquee with birds of prey, community stalls, an arts and crafts marquee; furry alpacas and a giant lobster! A real assortment of gorgeous treats for all the family...

Bugtastic! (Event 2564)
Tuesday 26 August 2008
Checkout the bugs that live in Mandley Park and create a big bug that can go home and live with you! ...

Teddy Bears Picnic - Worsley Woods Local Nature Reserve (Event 2552)
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Bring a picnic and your favourite teddy and meet-up with the ranger and her favourite bear for a picnic with stories and songs...

The History of Ordsall Hall (Event 2642)
Wednesday 27 August 2008
The History of Ordsall Hall and its former occupants...

Meet the Household (Event 2628)
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Who's at home today? Meet some of the characters who call Ordsall Hall their home and learn about their life in Tudor times...

Le Grande Cirque (Event 2654)
Wednesday 27 August to Sunday 31 August 2008
A cast of 50 world-class artists perform a breathtaking and heart pounding spectacle in this magical and spellbinding circus show...

Beach Collage (Event 2620)
Thursday 28 August 2008
Make your own seaside scene using collage materials and your imagination...

Teddy Bears' picnic (Event 2568)
Thursday 28 August 2008
Bring along your favourite teddy to enjoy stories and games and don't forget your picnic! Suitable for children aged 0-7years
...

Potted Pirates (Event 2659)
Thursday 28 August to Saturday 30 August 2008
Dan and Jeff (Potted Potter, 2007) are swapping wizards for walking the plank and will be recounting everyone's favourite pirate legends, from Long John Silver to Jack Sparrow...

A Head for Fashion (Event 2636)
Friday 29 August 2008
Join artist Caroline Daly as she leads an art workshop looking at hats and headwear from Tudor times right up to present day...

The Salford Nocturne (Event 2530)
Saturday 30 August 2008
The Salford Nocturne will take place around the Lowry in Salford Quays on 30th August 2008...

Walk: Summer Stroll (Event 2577)
Sunday 31 August 2008
Maybe the best time of year for a gentle walk around the park, taking in all the delights of summer...

Roman Extravaganza! - family fun day (Event 2625)
Sunday 31 August 2008
Meet the Romans at Ordsall Hall...

Musical Sunday - family funday (Event 2611)
Sunday 31 August 2008
Relax in the tranquil surrounds of the Victorian Gallery and enjoy the sounds of talented musicians brought to you by the Friends of Salford Museums Association...

Heritage Walk - Worsley and the Bridgewater Canal (Event 2539)
Sunday 7 September 2008
Discover Worsley's industrial past including Old Warke Dam, the Bridgewater Canal and
Worsley Green...

Heritage Open Days (Event 2424)
Thursday 11 September to Sunday 14 September 2008
Ever fancied peeking behind the scenes at some of Salford's most intriguing buildings? The national Heritage Open Days event throws open the doors and invites you to have a good nose round such fascinating venues as Ordsall Hall, Salford Lads' Club and Salford Museum and Art Gallery...

Pride Games (Event 2426)
Friday 12 September to Sunday 14 September 2008
Open to all, the UK's biggest gay friendly sporting event is organised by the lesbian, gay, bi and trans community and is open to everyone wanting to get involved in this fun and friendly event...

Eccles Festival (Event 2671)
Saturday 13 September 2008
All are welcome to join in this year's Eccles Festival - with games, raffles, dancers, music, charity stalls, Punch and Judy, magic shows, children's craft tent and bowling on the green...

Heritage Walk - Looms and landslides (Event 2540)
Sunday 21 September 2008
Known as The Cliff, the Lanny, the Old Golf Course and Kersal Dale, this hidden piece of countryside in the city has been the home of gentry, a golf course, a race course and is now a haven for wildlife...

Dirt and Dreams (Event 2670)
Saturday 27 September to Sunday 28 September 2008
For 80 years, Wet Earth Colliery at Clifton Country Park has lain dormant...

Salford Food and Drink Festival (Event 2427)
Saturday 4 October to Sunday 12 October 2008
Loosen your belts as it's time for the 4th annual Salford Food and Drink Festival...

Marie Curie Zipwire (Event 2529)
Saturday 11 October to Sunday 12 October 2008
Those with a head for heights and nerves of steel (or those who can close their eyes and scream!) can fly across The Quays from the top of the Imperial War Museum North and land on the Lowry plaza, all to raise vital funds for Marie Curie...

Heritage Walk - Broken Bank to Salford Spa (Event 2541)
Sunday 12 October 2008
Our route follows the Crescent, Chapel Street and to Bank Street, the site of 'Salford Spaw'...

Shoreline & the Sea Workshop (Event 2609)
Sunday 12 October 2008
Working with artists Judith and Bryn Trescatheric, explore themes of the natural environment of the shoreline and enduring myths and legends through painting, drawing and collage using natural forms of the seashore...

As Seen in Salford photography competition exhibition (Event 2428)
Saturday 18 October to Friday 31 October 2008
Head to the Salford Tourist Information Centre to see the entrants in this year's As Seen in Salford photography competition - an annual competition to capture the sights and scenes of our city...

Witches' Walk (Event 2429)
Friday 31 October 2008
Ghouls and goblins come out to play at this Halloween spooktacular: join thousands of brave visitors on this walk through the park encountering spooky surprises along the way, before reaching the fireworks finale at the end...

Bonfire Night (Event 2430)
Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 5 November 2008
Remember, remember to wrap up warm and head to Prince's Park, Irlam and Buile Hill Park each with a blazing bonfire, amazing fireworks display, fairground and food stalls around the park...

Salford Film Festival (Event 2433)
Saturday 22 November to Sunday 30 November 2008
Dim the lights and settle down with the popcorn for the fifth annual celebration of the cinematic talent of Salford...

Ice Rink (Event 2432)
Friday 5 December to Wednesday 7 January 2009
Get your skates on and get down to Salford's very own ice rink...

BHF Hearts First Santa Jog (Event 2431)
Sunday 14 December 2008
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat and hundreds of jolly joggers will pull on their beards and work off those mince pies in this annual festive jog around The Quays...

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