I used to love this old building when it was Stalybridge Market but it seems to have gone the wrong…read moreway with its whole corporate loving conference space. I'd love to know how many businesses are based in this area that would actually use the facilities here. I like that, in keeping with the nearby Library and Astley Cheetham's Gallery, it has some displays on the history of the building and that it is having a Heritage Fair this week (and I'm sure will continue some sort of programme in this vein). This is what the residents of Stalybridge will appreciate - traditional, restoration, resalvaging. Not like Wi-fi. And I suppose local social groups and clubs can meet here, but won't most of them already have a physical space that they are joined by? Anyway, it is still a really impressive building to look at with a statue of the man who composed 'Its a Long Way to Tipperary' in a bar on Corporation Street: Jack Judge. This was during the First World War and the elder residents round here are still proud of it. In my opinion, they should have put a new market in the Town Hall, but then again I am not in charge of town planning.

This historic town hall use to be Stalybridge Market and following its recent refurbishment it now…read morehas more to offer. Local groups can meet here and there is room available for business meetings too. They have also kept some artifacts from the old town hall on display, so it is quite nice to look at. Some of the events on offer are: civic functions, concerts and theatrical events, family celebrations and weddings,training courses, meetings and so on. The rooms cater for 2 to 300 people so you aren't really short on space and if you want to go that extra mile you can order food too. Technology wise, it is well up to date with Internet access, overhead projectors, telephones and fax for all your business needs! Take a look at some of the photos to see what it is really like. It is a good place if you are stuck for your next business meeting or family birthday?!

I recently went to a 60th here for my Grandad. We went in during the day to set up our decorations…read morelike balloons and things and everyone was fairly helpful. They weren't exactly bending over backwards to help us but they were there and they let us move chairs around and things like that. My grandmother had paid the low sum to hire out the room (to the left as you walk in) plus a buffet spread and she had booked her own DJ. The party space had tables and chairs enough for 60-70 people, more than we actually needed - it was an intimate affair - and a stage for the DJ to play from plus a "dance floor" with the private bar to the right. There were also private toilets for our party, The main social club is to the right and its a fairly nice drinking place but is not really anything out of the ordinary.

I tried to get my 21st birthday party here, but sadly they were all booked up which is no surprise…read morehere at all. It is a great place to have a birthday celebration here. The rooms are slightly large if not a bit out dated but can fit a large number of people in. There is a fully stocked bar and it is really cheap as well for drinks. Also if you book a room for a party you can also order a buffet as well so all your guests have food. It is not much but a good idea. I would say that if you decide to hold a party here, you should book well in advance as places like these go fast!

Great venue for hire as it has two rooms each with a bar, if needed they can be opened up as one,…read moreplus on-site catering. Free onsite parking.

From the owner: Unique venue located in ashton with 2 newly refurbished rooms, the "conservatory" and the…read more"Banqueting suite" both offering space for 100's of guests.

You want to watch a tribute band? You go to the Witchwood. You just look at the line-up for the…read moreweek and find yourself tittering at all the creative names on the bill, from The Clone Roses to Fink Ployd, Kinda Kinks to Who's Next. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when they're making up these monikers in band meetings. Did you know that tribute bands make a heck of a lot of money? I have a lot of musician friends, one of whom packs away shedloads drumming for a Status Quo copy. You'd be surprised, but people absolutely love bands that try to look like and/or play the songs of other people. Is there a Meat Loaf tribute in the UK called Malt Loaf? Please let there be. In fact I'm Googling it. YES! http://www.myspace.com/maltloaftribute How truly fantabulous. I'm veering off the point slightly. Let me gather my thoughts. I've seen a few in my time, but my favourite FAVOURITE act at the Witchwood (apart from the support band I was actually there to see) was Ironically Maiden. Once I'd finished giggling myself into my Southern Comfort it was a definite bonus to watch them. I think part of the fun of tribute bands is that they're very tongue-in-cheek, so there's a comedy element to some of the performances... well, certainly in Ironically Maiden's case, that much is for sure. Leather pants and huge onstage mascots aside, the Witchwood is a great little pub in the centre of Ashton. It's perfect for live music and has a pleasant outdoor area. It turns into a club on a Friday night, open until 3am with free admission before 10pm AND a free bar. You're spoiling us! The drinks in general here are very reasonably priced, and it considers itself a real ale pub, so if you happen to be in the area, pop in for some entertaining music. You won't regret it.

The Witchwood was my first love. As a teenager, stuck in nearby Stalybridge, I loved coming to the…read moreFriday Jukebox to drink and dance to Indie, rock and punk. Entry was (and apparently still is) free and the DJ, Tom Smith (still there, I checked!) was really fun! The Witchwood is a wonderful live music venue, too. Although it's a pretty small place, there's a good sized stage, which has seen loads of touring, tribute and local bands play over the years. It's a particularly good place to catch old punk bands there always seems to be at least one scheduled to play here! UK Subs are lined up at the moment. If you prefer something a little quieter than a gig or clubnight, there's also a separate bar at the front of the building, which has some great real ales. It's a lot calmer than the chaos of the backroom and you get a really interesting mix of people going in. Like most of the people who work here, all the bar staff are lovely, and the booze is very reasonably priced.

Cineworld is all the movie experience you need. If you go to a different cinema brand thing quit it…read morego to cineworld. At cineworld they do all sorts of things, such as : 4DX (this is where the seats move) 3D 2D (normal) and lots of others. Cineworld brings happiness and joy to your films and is so enjoyable I recommend unlimited card. Also I hope this review helps and make sure your next film is there.

Great cinema, great location. Has 14 screens and an imax screen. You can book online to save…read more They have a great offer where you pay a monthly fee of £16.90 and get a cineworld card which allows you to go to the cinema to watch a 2D films as many times as you want within that month. You also save 20% off confectionery within the cinema. You can save 20% off at some of the restaurants within the park such as frankie and bennys, nandos

THIS PLACE IS WELL WORTH A VISIT…read more Set on the canal side in an old canal boat shed-(large brick building). It is like stepping back in time when you visit the old chippy and pub. Shops and pawn brokers have been recreated with al th old goods that were on sale many years ago. A bar of soap 4d. They have also recreated a church and school room. Well worth a school trip with activities for pupils. They are even taken back to the Victorian era in the old schol room and put through the 3 Rs by a strict looking teacher. She is great at acting out the roll . Down stairs are the more industrial machinery used locally 100 years or so ago. Theres a smal cafe and sovenier shop that is resonably priced. Best thing is that its free of chrage. A great visit for old and young alike

I love taking my son to this museum. It's all absolutely free and we get to chat about boats, watch…read morethe ducks and swans and see how things were 'a long time ago'. The museum caters really well for children with lots to keep them occupied - it's very easy to spend a wet afternoon playing and learning lots. I would also recommend a coffee in the cafe there. The staff are absolutely amazing and the food evebn better!