WITCH at Band on the Wall
Known as “Zambia’s Beatles” during their ’70s and ’80s heyday, WITCH are bringing their infectiously joyous music to Manchester this December.
What not to miss
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Christmas at The Lowry
Life of Pi, Fantastically Great Women, and beloved children’s classic Going on a Bear Hunt are among our picks of The Lowry’s festive season.
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Homotopia Festival 2023
Performances, screenings, workshops, live music and conversation, Liverpool’s longest-running LGBTQ+ arts festival is back to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
from £8.00
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Edward Scissorhands – Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures at The Lowry
The completely captivating story of joy, creativity and acceptance, based on the Tim Burton movie, returns to The Lowry this winter.
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Andrew Cranston: What made you stop here? at the Hepworth Wakefield
Hepworth Wakefield continues to showcase incredible painting with its new exhibition audiences ‘Andrew Cranston: What made you stop here?’
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Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND®
Get in the festive spirit this Christmas with Brick-tastic, LEGO-tacular fun!
from £17.50
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Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light at The Hepworth Wakefield
‘Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light’ celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of a forgotten giant of British sculpture.
from £10
Spotlight on
Things to Do in Cumbria
Our 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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Seasonal Guides
Where to go
Liverpool
Gino D’Acampo Liverpool
The new menu at Gino’s Liverpool restaurant is a feast for autumn and winter.
Cumbria
Sam Read Bookseller
Award-winning small bookshop in the Lake District. Est. by Sam Read in 1887. Run by Will Smith and Polly Atkin.
Manchester
Platt Fields Market Garden
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Capri
Capri serves up homely, family-style Italian food in North Yorkshire.
Manchester
Manchester Wine Tours
Manchester Wine Tours is a relaxed, fun wine tour, taking in four or five venues across three hours, plus six high-quality glasses of wine.
Sheffield
Juno Books
Friendly local queer and intersectional feminist bookshop in Sheffield. Visit for interesting fiction and non fiction books.
The Dusty Miller
Family friendly pub situated in the beautiful village of Mytholmroyd.
York
Bluebird Bakery
Bakery and cafe with regular events.
Culture Guides
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Alongside high-octane circus, contemporary performance and LGBTQ+ arts, we preview the Christmas shows that have caught our eye.
Music in Manchester and the North
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Huge film festivals, essential retrospectives and the first hint of sleigh bells make up this month's film guide.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Alongside high-octane circus, contemporary performance and LGBTQ+ arts, we preview the Christmas shows that have caught our eye.