St John's

Manchester’s newest creative district St John’s has officially launched in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.

Where future creatives are made at Aviva Studios, Where exploring enhances education at Science and Industry Museum, Where new menus are discovered at Fenix and Where fitness is a community at Barry’s.

Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester’s hottest new neighbourhood, from where you can eat, drink, visit and stay: St. John’s: Manchester’s hottest new neighbourhood. 

Things to do in St John's

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Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios

Image Credit: OMA. Courtesy: Factory International. Aviva Studios is a global destination for arts…

Events in St John's

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40 things to see, do and discover 14 May 2025 - 09 Sep 2025

40 things to see, do and discover

Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore everyday at the Science…

Courts Club Summer Series 14 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025

Courts Club Summer Series

YOUR NEW GO-TO FOR OUTDOOR SUMMER SOCIALS. A full summer of events at Courts Club with the following…

Experitots in Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You 14 May 2025 - 19 May 2025

Experitots in Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You

Experitots is a regular event specially designed for children aged 0–4. From March 2025 to…

Hamlet Hail to the Thief 14 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience…

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You 14 May 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You

A sense-sational exhibition! Get ready for a brand-new adventure of super-sized science and…

Power Up 14 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026

Power Up

Take gaming to the next level with Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester…

Relaxed Sessions: Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You 14 May 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Relaxed Sessions: Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You

A series of sensory-friendly sessions in the new blockbuster exhibition Operation Ouch! Brains…

Stephen Hawking at Work 14 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025

Stephen Hawking at Work

Explore incredible objects from Professor Stephen Hawking's office in this special new…

manchester jazz festival and Factory International present ganavya 16 May 2025 -

manchester jazz festival and Factory International present ganavya

Critically acclaimed vocalist ganavya comes to Aviva Studios for the opening night of manchester…

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe 18 May 2025 -

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe

Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph's 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century…

Places to eat and drink in St John's

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Caravan

Caravan

The restaurant, bar and coffee roastery in the St John’s District of Manchester, is open…

Fenix

Fenix

Inspired by exotic lands and legends Fenix served escapism through elevated modern Greek…

Trading Route

Trading Route

A lagerhouse with rotisserie ovens and exquisite provisions, all in the heart of Manchester Goods…

Getting to St John's

Metrolink

Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop is 0.5 miles away.

Train

The nearest stations are Salford Central, Deansgate-Castlefield and Manchester Victoria.

To plan your journey using public transport visit the TfGM Journey Planner

Car Parks

The nearest car park is NCP Spinningfields.

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