
Pret A Manger to open in MediaCityUK
To mark the opening, Pret baristas will be parking up their coffee van near the shop on the 18th and 19th November to hand out free coffees to commuters on their way into work.
A highlight of The Lowry’s calendar, the annual Open Day at the Salford Arts Centre is back bigger and better than ever for 2023! The FREE event is being held on Sunday 6th August from 10am to 5pm and will feature a wide range of fun and interactive activities for visitors of all ages.
From sneak-peak backstage tours, stand-up comedy to a Hip Hop and breakin’ jam, family-friendly gallery tours – led by some of LS Lowry’s most well-loved characters and an LS Lowry Gin Masterclass, to music & dancing on the Plaza to life-drawing – there’s so much to see and do.
Some of The Lowry’s Partner companies Rambert, Birmingham Royal Ballet, The National Theatre will be running free workshops and offering opportunities to get hands-on. Plus, there’s cupcake making, outdoor games, crafty-families, story-telling – and much more!
There will also be the chance to see Julia and Axel: 30 Years of Favourite Stories; a free family-friendly exhibition in our Galleries celebrating the acclaimed picture-book partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Some events need to be pre-booked, but many are drop-in and completely free on the day.
For more information on Open Day 2023, and to book activities visit https://thelowry.com/open-day
HIGHLIGHTS
To mark the opening, Pret baristas will be parking up their coffee van near the shop on the 18th and 19th November to hand out free coffees to commuters on their way into work.
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