Natural Cultural Health Service (NCHS)
From meditation in nature to gardening for good health, this programme of activities promotes physical and mental wellbeing.
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Pilates
Relax, improve your posture and develop core strength in these beginner-friendly Pilates sessions.
Select Sundays
9am-10am
£8.85, booking requiredBook now
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Eco Kids Art Club
Join us outdoors for Eco-Art, a playful and inspiring art workshop for children aged 7–12, set within Whitworth Park. Led by outdoor educator Lesley Martin, these sessions invite young people to slow down, look closely and reconnect with the natural world around them.
Saturday 4 July,
1 – 3pm
Free, Booking required via EventbriteRead more
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PLAYTIME
This summer, PLAYTIME takes inspiration from the Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven exhibition.
22 July - 28 August
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
1-4pm
Throughout the holidays unless otherwise stated.Read more
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Outdoor Art Club
Play-based outdoor workshops for all the family, but particularly brilliant for two to eight year-olds – featuring a mud painting studio, water play and potion station.
Saturday 20 June
10:30am-1:30pm
Free, drop-inRead more
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Silent Spaces
Take time out and enjoy the restorative benefits of being peaceful in a green space. All we ask is: No phones, no talking and no cameras. Thank you.
Fridays and Sundays
10am-12pm
Free, drop inRead more
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Grow: Art, Park and Wellbeing
A project that promotes the benefit of gardening sessions for physical and mental wellbeing.
Wednesdays
1.30pm-3.30pm
Free, contact us to joinFind out more
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Nature for Health
A series of special sessions in partnership with Greater Manchester Recovery Pathways focussed on creative play and exploring our environment.
Selected Tuesdays
1pm-3pm
Free, contact referral email to joinFind out more
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Feel Good Kids Art Club
A fun and expressive art and mindfulness session for 7-12 year-olds in the gallery’s Art Garden and Whitworth Park.
On pause until Autumn 2026
Book now

