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Inspirational Artists at RNCM
The RNCM launches its second Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.
From £12.50
What not to miss
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The Art Court: Adorned at Eye Room
The Art Court presents an exhibition from Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva and Lorna Johnson at Eye Room, an independent opticians in Leeds city centre.
Free entry
Lyra Pramuk at The White Hotel
Part prayer, part protest, part dancefloor séance – Lyra Pramuk brings her otherworldly live show to The White Hotel.
From £19.60
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DARKFIELD in Greater Manchester
This autumn, the boundary-pushing theatre company DARKFIELD brings not one but three of their acclaimed shows to Manchester
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Lost in Beauty: Chatsworth & The Peak District
From Manchester to Mr Darcy’s drawing room. Swap the city for sweeping landscapes, world class art and the gold-leaf grandeur of Chatsworth House.
From £63.00
Chetham’s Medieval Buildings
Join an access-all-areas guided tour of Chetham’s Library and the surrounding school – among the most venerable buildings in the North West.
From £20.00
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Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
8.50 with concessionsTickets by Creative Tourist
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SUPERMASSIVE at Depot Mayfield
Tickets from £16
Part interactive gallery, part surreal playground – SUPERMASSIVE crash lands on the...
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Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District
Tickets from £55.00
A tour through idyllic Derbyshire and the Peak District, where rolling hills,...
Secrets of The University of Manchester with Interior Visits
Tickets from £20.00
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore...
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The Manchester Pub Walkabout
Tickets from £25.00
Stagger across three hundred years of Manchester's drinking history in one of...
Southern Cemetery Tour
Tickets from £20.00
Within Chorlton's Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the...
Suffragettes, Significant Women and Manchester
Tickets from £20.00
Explore the Suffragettes' epic fight for equal rights on this guided tour...
Halloween: The Ghosts of Manchester
Tickets from £25.00
Explore Manchester’s creepiest corners this Halloween, when Jonathan Schofield Tours will reveal...
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Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester
Tickets from £74.63
This part of the world is packed with both marvels and myths,...
The Peterloo Massacre Tour
Tickets from £20.00
Visit key locations associated with a moment that helped shape the future...
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SUPERMASSIVE at Depot Mayfield
Part interactive gallery, part surreal playground – SUPERMASSIVE crash lands on the rooftop of Depot Mayfield this summer.
Take me thereDestinations
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Bradford 2025 – UK City of CultureBradford 2025 – UK City of Culture is a city in celebration, not just for Bradford and the surrounding districts, but the whole of the North.
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Things to Do in LiverpoolOur guide to the thriving city of Liverpool, where new creative futures are written against the backdrop of a unique history.
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Things to Do in ManchesterOur guide to the best things to in Manchester, from award-winning theatre and exhibitions to the busiest music scene in the North.
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Things to do in LeedsOur guide to Leeds, a hub of northern creativity, the metropolis of Yorkshire and one of the greenest cities in the UK.
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Things to do in BlackpoolFancy a day trip? Explore our guide to Blackpool and build yourself an itinerary featuring attractions, galleries, restaurants and more.
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Things to do in YorkWe take a closer look at York, one of the UK’s most beautiful heritage cities with a wealth of contemporary culture.
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Things to do in LancashireOur guide to the culturally rich coastal county of Lancashire, encompassing Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool and Blackburn.
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Things to Do in CheshireOur guide to the best things to in Cheshire, including culture, shopping and food and drink in Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield.
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Things to Do in CumbriaOur guide to the best things to do in the Cumbria and the Lake District, including Penrith, Kendal, Carlisle, Keswick and Cockermouth.
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Things to do in West YorkshireOur guide to the best things to do in culture-packed West Yorkshire, including Hebden Bridge, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield.
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Things to do in the North EastOur guide to the North East spans industrial heritage in Sunderland, medieval architecture in Durham and world-class culture in Newcastle.
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Things to Do in SheffieldOur guide to the hilly city of Sheffield, which boasts a fantastic community of artists, makers and cultural organisations.
Seasonal Guides
Where to go
Chorlton
Fell Bar Chorlton
Old school pub in the heart of Chorlton.
Manchester
Black Redstart Gallery
Black Redstart Gallery is located in the Northern Quarter and runs a busy programme of exhibitions from emerging and established artists.
Manchester
texture mcr
Possibly one of the city’s most mysterious art galleries, texture is a small and perfectly-formed independent space in Ardwick.
Bradford
Cliffe Castle Park
Cliffe Castle Park hosts the Beacon, a stunning performance space that will be touring the district throughout Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
Castlefield
Bar Lina Manchester
Elegant Italian cocktail bar with plush seating, low lighting and a peerless drinks menu.
Culture Guides
Music in the North
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Theatre in the North
From outdoor shows to drama in the dark, our theatre guide celebrates genre-pushing work, new writing and contemporary performance.
Music in the North
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Tours and Activities in the North
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
Food and Drink in the North
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Cinema in the North
August brings a huge LGBTQ+ film festival, plus a reggae classic and a spotlight on Japanese animation.
Literature Events in the North
Our latest round-up features plenty of one-off live literature events to wrap your ears about, so get those diaries ticking over...
Family things to do in the North
August and beyond brings all sorts of family joy - with a huge amount of science, creativity and more.