Hebden Bridge
The Trades Club
The Trades Club is a celebrated small music venue and socialist members cooperative combining standout gigs with support for political cause.
Polly Checkland Harding
Written by Polly Checkland Harding
Manchester
Foundation Coffee House
An echoey, spacious coffee house in the northern quarter, filled with designer furniture, a meeting room on wheels and carefully-crafted brews.
Manchester
Dog Bowl
A bar and 10-pin bowling alley combined, Dog Bowl is a neon-lit venue that serves up cocktails and Tex-Mex food to go with your time on the lanes.
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Head to Head: Vasilis Asimakopoulos and Christian Falsnaes at Castlefield Gallery
Castlefield Gallery will be consecutively handed over to these two innovative artists who are interested in audience participation, event, and social ritual.
Free entry
Theatres in Manchester
If you’re looking for theatre in Manchester, these are our top places to explore.
Libraries in Manchester
Bibliophiles, rejoice: we have rounded up the best libraries in Manchester for your perusal.
Vintage Shopping in Manchester
A roundup of vintage shopping in Manchester that features the shops with attentive curation and an expert eye for beauty rather than stacked high kilo sales.
Tapas in Manchester
From Michelin Starred chefs to critically-acclaimed restaurants out in the sticks, here are our top places for tapas in Manchester.
Pubs in Liverpool
Liverpool has seen something of a renaissance of the old-fashioned boozer - here's our guide to the city's best pubs.
Outside Eating in Manchester
Risk the weather - here are the best places for outdoor dining in Manchester.
Manchester
Touchstones Rochdale
Touchstones Rochdale is a great place to visit with something for all ages – and ideal for families with hands on activities in a child-friendly environment.
Tatton Park
An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, 1000 acres of deer park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall.