There’s loads going on at World Museum Liverpool this October half term. For a unique Halloween themed event the kids will love visit their haunted aquarium (sorry, a-scare-ium!) and discover some weird and wonderful sea creatures. Then have a go at making a mix-and-match marine monstrosity!
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
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A little sanctuary in the middle of the city
The Walker Art Gallery is a small but perfectly formed traditional gallery. It houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative art from 13th century to present day.
The final building in the World Heritage Site of William Brown Street to be revamped, the wonderfully restored Central Library takes pride of place in Liverpool’s architecturally stunning Cultural Quarter alongside St George’s Hall, Walker Art Gallery and World Museum.
A stunning Hall at the heart of the city
A visit to Liverpool starting and ending at Lime Street Station
The Empire brings big national productions to Liverpool
O2 Academy Liverpool (formerly the L2 and Carling Academy Liverpool) boasts two performance areas that host live music and clubnights.
The Royal Court Theatre stages mostly home-grown comedies, somewhat mannered and self-conscious reflections of an inward-looking city.
Traditional Liverpool pub with a wide selection of draught beers and ales.
Plain and simple shopping
Fairly non-descript shopping centre in central Liverpool.
The Liverpool Playhouse theatre retains much of its 1911 structure, and has a varied programme of events from a rock’n’roll panto, to live poetry and comedy.
Head to the Great Northern Sandpit in Manchester this summer and expect hours and hours of free entertainment for children.
free entry
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
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Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
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Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
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From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
free entry
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
Igshaan Adams’ opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
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Summer is here again so bring everyone along for family fun over the school holidays.
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Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.