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Student Discounts
As a Futureworks student, you may be entitled to discounts on everything from dining out to NHS prescriptions. Make sure you’re not paying more than you need to by checking out the links below:
Nightlife
With over 500 bars, pubs and clubs, Manchester has something for everyone: science-fiction themed bars, tiki bars, cocktail bars, rock clubs, theatres, cinemas, comedy clubs and karaoke lounges.
- Fab Cafe
- The Eagle Inn
- The Printworks
- 42nd Street
- Rebellion Rock Bar
- Cloud 23
- K2 Club & Karaoke
- MOJO Bar
- Joshua Brooks
- Gorilla
- Factory Manchester
- Black Dog Ballroom
- The Old Pint Pot
- Oscars Bar
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- The AMC
- The Frog & Bucket
- Opera House
- Palace Theatre
- HOME Manchester
- Odeon Cinema
- Contact Theatre
- The Comedy Store
- Grand Central
- Factory 251
- The Warehouse Project
- The Fitzgerald
- Off The Square
Galleries, Museums & Expos
If you’re interested in history, science, art or sport, the city which initiated the Industrial Revolution, built the first computer, and is home to the most well-known football club in the world, has lots to discover.
- The Museum of Science and Industry (MoSi)
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Manchester Museum
- Imperial War Museum North
- National Football Museum
- Manchester United Museum & Tours
- Manchester Central Library
- Manchester Craft & Design Centre
- 2022NQ
- Whitworth Art Gallery
- The Lowry
- Salford Museum & Art Gallery
- Generation POP! Art Gallery
- Artzu Gallery
- Castlefield Gallery
- KRAAK
- The People’s History Museum
- ESEA Contemporary
Shops & Shopping Centres
No matter what your style, Manchester has hundreds of shops for you to browse, from vintage boutiques to world renowned designer shops. Many shops offer a student discount, you just need to ask!
Health
At Futureworks, we understand that studying and moving away from home can be stressful, and it’s important that you try to look after yourself. Make sure you eat well, stay active and make new friends.
- Beat, eating disorders
- Living Life to the full
- Mind, info, support
- NHS Direct
- Rethink, info, support
- Samaritans
- Selfharm
- Students Against Depression
Gyms & Leisure Centres
Manchester is host to a large number of facilities, many of which were purpose built for the Commonwealth Games, including swimming pools, yoga classes, gyms and professional trainers.
Music Venues
Manchester is famous for its music scene and is home to some of the UK’s most well-known artists and bands as well as countless bands and artists waiting to be discovered.
- Band on the Wall
- AO Arena
- Manchester Academy 1, 2, 3 and Club Academy
- 02 Apollo Manchester
- Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club
- Night and Day Café
- The Deaf Institute
- Big Hands
- Royal Northern College of Music
- The Bridgewater Hall
- Albert Hall
- Manchester Central
- Gorilla
- Star & Garter
- Retro Bar
- Soup Kitchen
- 02 Ritz Manchester