The North of England is blessed with countless stunning stately homes, many dating back decades and even centuries. Here are some of the very best.

It was good enough for Wordsworth and Wainwright... From Kendal in the south to Carlisle in the north, we sniff out the best bookish shenanigans in Cumbria.

A selection of some of most rewarding and beautiful walks in Penrith, full of chances to catch open air and natural attraction.

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

Cumbria is studded with fantastic museums - read our picks of the best here.

Ranging from impressive, nationally-significant collections in Grade listed buildings, to historic houses that now have a particular focus on local, contemporary artists, here's our guide to Cumbria's collection of art galleries.

Cumbria is far from short of good places to eat – here’s our guide to restaurants to put on your map of the area.

When the sun goes down and you've had your fair share of Cumbria's great outdoors, head to the area's music venues to catch folk and jazz sessions, as well as regular performances by touring musicians.

For striking performances in the truly beautiful setting of the Lake District - check out our pick of theatres in Cumbria.

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

In this month's Tours and Activities guide we're looking to get our minds blown and our world views expanded by science.

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

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.

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.

From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.

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

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

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