Bywell Hall
“A Palladium gem on the banks of the River Tyne.” 45-minute guided tours available, which showcase the family’s collection of Old Master paintings, silver, ceramics, rare furniture and antiquities.
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Eyam Hall
Previously controlled by the National Trust, now back under the management of the Wright family. Old farm buildings adjacent to the Hall are home to artisanal shops and cafes.
Stately Homes in the North
The North of England is blessed with countless stunning stately homes, many dating back decades and even centuries. Here are some of the very best.
North Yorkshire
Norton Conyers
Norton Conyers is said to be Charlotte Bronte’s inspiration for Thornfield Hall in ‘Jane Eyre’ (including the “mad” Mrs Rochester). Famous gardens, plus a small sales area specialising in “unusual hardy plants” to take home.
Manchester
YO! Manchester Arndale
Freshly cooked Japanese dishes to eat in or take away at this popular eat in or takeaway joint in the Manchester Arndale.
Manchester
One Star Doner Bar
One Star Döner Bar is the latest addition to the fast-growing Escape To Freight Island, the exciting urban market located at Depot Mayfield.
Cultural Comedy Tours featuring Hannah Platt and Foxdog Studios
Cultural Comedy Tours offers entertaining guided tours of galleries, museums and other cultural heritage sites, conducted by professional comedians. Thursday’s tours at Salford Museum and Art Gallery are hosted by Hannah Platt and Foxdog Studios.
From £10.00
The Delightful Sausage: Ginster’s Paradise
Nominated for ‘best show’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Delightful Sausage present their Ginster’s Paradise show at Grub.
From £12
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The Untold Orchestra presents Bowie: An Orchestral Rendition
Manchester’s superb The Untold Orchestra perform songs by the legendary David Bowie songs at Hulme’s iconic NIAMOS.
From £9.05
The Jain Edwards Show
Manchester’s best and weirdest comedians present The Jain Edwards Show, featuring Foxdog Studios, Jack Evans and special guests.
From £8
Manchester
Virgin Red Room
The Virgin Red Room is a new private members space located at Manchester’s AO Arena, with VIP access to some of the city’s biggest gigs.
A Lovely Time featuring Alasdair Beckett-King
Amy Gledhill’s wonderful monthly comedy night A Lovely Time is back at Grub’s Chapeltown Picture House, this time featuring Alasdair Beckett-King, Lou Conran and Erika Ehler.
From £13.2