Burton Road, West Didsbury
Saison
Formerly known as The Violet Hour, this bar has been revamped to become Saison, with a menu of seasonal small plates and an impressive beer selection.
Written by Louise Bolotin
Manchester
Chapter 1 Books
Chapter 1 Books is an independent bookshop in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Ramsbottom Food and Craft Markets
Now ten years old, this double market combines a farmers’ market and a craft fair and provides the perfect excuse to visit the picturesque town of Ramsbottom, which nestles in the Lancashire foothills to the north of Manchester.
Manchester
Stockport Covered Market Hall
A historic covered market that also hosts excellent monthly vintage fairs.
Manchester
BBC North
The northern home of the BBC, on the waterfront at The Quays
Whitelock’s Ale House
Whitelock’s Ale House is hidden away down a small alley in Leeds
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