Tells the 700-year-long story of a single family (and, as a result, English architecture and interiors). Very impressive Great Hall, gallery, chapel, a “Chinese room”, “Number 10” bedroom and tea rooms open to visitors after a tour.
Historic house, art gallery and museum. Museum houses a variety of displays, encompassing natural history, Egyptology, local history, textiles, decorative art and regional furniture. Art gallery is focused on Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art, “with some earlier paintings as well”.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Freshly cooked Japanese dishes to eat in or take away at this popular eat in or takeaway joint in the Manchester Arndale.
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 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
Nominated for ‘best show’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Delightful Sausage present their Ginster’s Paradise show at Grub.
From £12
Manchester’s superb The Untold Orchestra perform songs by the legendary David Bowie songs at Hulme’s iconic NIAMOS.
From £9.05
Manchester’s best and weirdest comedians present The Jain Edwards Show, featuring Foxdog Studios, Jack Evans and special guests.
From £8
