Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor
Ian Jones

Ian Jones is a Manchester-based journalist, photographer and videographer with 23 years' experience, writing food reviews for Creative Tourist since 2015. His work has appeared in Telegraph Food, Time Out, The Independent, Vice and New Scientist. He has also contributed cultural commentary on Manchester for the New York Times.

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Norton Conyers
North Yorkshire
Tourist Attraction
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.

One Star Doner Bar
Manchester
Bar or Pub
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.

The Jain Edwards Show
ComedyManchester
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
Virgin Red Room
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.

Wing Dash
Manchester
Wing Dash

Exceptional chicken wings from one of Manchester’s premium food delivery outlets.

Sing Gin
North Yorkshire
Bar or Pub
Sing Gin

Sing Gin is a family-run distillery, based in Kettlesing, North Yorkshire and distilling the first-ever grape-based gin to come out of Yorkshire.