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Pieces of Blossom Artwork

We’ve been working with local community groups to create a series of blossom inspired artwork.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

The installations will be on display at Quarry Bank, Lyme, Dunham Massey and Castlefield Viaduct throughout May.

Each of the community groups have also worked together to co-create four separate pieces called 'Pieces of Blossom - what does blossom mean to you?'. The four pieces will be joined together to create one larger, artwork that will tour around all four places in May.

Working with Manchester Little Artists, children from Crown Street Primary have created a falling blossom installation, made up of colourful petals, monoprinted flowers and 3D junk art. Pinc College have created a blossom exhibition made up of photography, paint and sculpture.

The installations will be on display at Castlefield Viaduct from Friday 2 May, where you can also get hands on with blossom themed crafts and other activities including poetry events and writing walks.

In addition on the 17th and 18th May there will be a large-scale jigsaw using the artwork from the installation to play with!

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are very welcome

Meeting point

The Castlefield Viaduct event space

Accessibility

Castlefield Viaduct is fully accessible with ramps, lift access from Deansgate Metrolink stop. There's a hearing loop and accessible toilets on site.

Upcoming events

Event

Spring into Crafting 

Get creative during the Festival of Blossom with our family-friendly craft activities.

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on
27 Apr to 31 May 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 34 other dates or times
Event

Around the World in Ten Trees 

Meeting at Manchester's Garden in the Sky, join Anne Beswick for a guided walk the streets of the city and spend time noticing the trees, old and new, that have enhanced and decorated our environment.

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on
4 May 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
Event

Trees – A Tale of The Rootkin 

Join us at the Castlefield Viaduct for the public dress rehearsal of TREES – A Tale of The Rootkin. Brought to you by Things That Go On Things, the National Forest and The League of Curiosity.

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on
10 May 2025
at
12:00 to 12:20
+ 2 other dates or times
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Stories in Bloom: NOMA to Castlefield Viaduct 

Join us for a writing workshop that uses a guided walk through Manchester’s best blossom sites as inspiration with Oak & Pen.

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on
11 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00