Susie Stubbs

Grindsmith Coffee in Manchester’s Greengate Square serves locally sourced coffee and single origins from across the world.

Utility, a homewares, gifts and furniture brand, has three shops in Liverpool’s city centre.

Cooler-than-thou yet immensely comforting, this pub does it all: chilled mornings, lazy afternoons and music-filled nights.

Excellent coffee, including its own blend, and hearty, relaxed food make this one of Sheffield’s best casual eateries.

Award-winning, family-owned service station, serving and selling local products

A mock gothic castle, far from the usual Windermere crowds, with stunning grounds and a short walk to Claife Viewing station.

Divided into three parts – each with its own roaring fire. At the front is the pub proper, with a short bar and a few tables and chairs at which you can sup Dunham Massey Brewing Company ales or a pint of Timothy Taylor.

Five street food vendors make up Spinningfield’s The Kitchens; Bangors and Bacon, Chaart Cart Indian food, The Hip Hop Chip Shop, Dim Sum Su Chinese food and Well Hung Steaks.

The “bombed out church” is brought back to life with music and arts events.

An historic and atmospheric country house complete with roaring fires and wood panelling and set in its own grounds.

Independent hotel in an idyllic setting.

Volunteer-run cinema