Whether you’re looking for vinyl records or top class chocolate, Sheffield’s independent shops are here to serve – here’s our selection, from the legendary to the eclectic.

A round-up of the best walks in Sheffield, including the town centre, official tours and the surrounding area by Creative Tourist.

From artisanal coffee in industrial-chic cafes to burritos that can resurrect you post night out, the restaurants in Sheffield have got it all.

Sheffield has more than its fair share of weird and wonderful museums housed within its seven hills. Check out our favourites.

Literary places are scattered about Sheffield, which has plenty of live literature events to pop along to and perform at, and more independent poetry presses than you can shake a stick at.

A contender for the UK's largest practicing community of artists and designers outside London – there's a pretty impressive number of top art galleries in Sheffield.

With a strong and diverse musical heritage, you'll find many music venues, appeasing different tastes, in the city of Sheffield.

Who doesn’t love a good guided tour? With Buxton’s rich history, it has them aplenty, offering a quick way to get to grips with the spa town.

Sheffield is home to the world-famous Crucible, the W R G Sprague built Lyceum and Sheffield's home for the avant-garde, the Theatre Delicatessen.

Looking for the finest luxury multi-course restaurants in Manchester? Look no further. We've picked out the very best tasting menus in the city - just make sure you have deep pockets.

Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.

From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.

Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.

Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.

Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.

We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...

Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.

Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.

Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.

The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.