Art Out Loud at Chatsworth returns in 2018 for its fourth, and largest, edition with talks by speakers spanning the worlds of art, architecture and design. Hosted at Chatsworth House, this year’s speakers include Linder Sterling, Idris Khan, and 2017 Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid.
Located in a cosy corner of the Chatsworth Estate, The Devonshire Arms at Beeley is an award winning pub, fine dining restaurant, and traditional country inn.
An upscale restaurant, part of the country house hotel linked to the stately Haddon Hall.
With over 900 years of history, the uniquely preserved Medieval and Tudor house is among the oldest in England.
Previously controlled by the National Trust, now back under the management of the Wright family. Old farm buildings adjacent to the Hall are home to artisanal shops and cafes.
Hathersage swimming pool in the Peak District has been a staple of the community for more than 80 years and is one of the few places out in the open air where you can experience both chilled and heated waters.
Forge Four is based at the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, a working museum, in Sheffield. David Southgate is the resident Artist Blacksmith.
Fabulous and eclectic, Hilary and Flo is a homeware shop in Sheffield. The physical shop closed its doors in 2018 but you can still browse and buy through the website.
The flagship outlet of Thornbridge Brewery, The Greystones is a spacious, traditional, half-timbered community pub and music venue.
Full of original Tudor and Jacobean character, Bishops’ House in Sheffield offers a unique window into domestic life in 16th and 17th century England.
Dare you take a walk into the notorious ‘Devil‘s Arse’? See Peak Cavern’s historic Rope-Making works on your fully guided tour of the cave. Experience one of our year round musical events in the natural amphitheatre of the entrance.
Just off the Hunter’s Bar roundabout close to Eccleshall Road, Endcliffe Park is a surprisingly peaceful haven close to Sheffield city centre.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.
from £10
Discover the organic inspiration behind the work of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and others in the new show at the Hepworth Wakefield.
£10, with concessions
Through a fantastic collection of classical and contemporary artists’ work, ‘(Un)Defining Queer’ examines the use of language, histories and narratives to explore what ‘queer’ really means today. free entry
Offering a brilliant blend of history, art and literature, this expanded exhibition at The Armitt, offers a revealing insight into the artist’s life and work.
from £4.00
Get ready for the drama and grandeur of the ancient world in ‘Return of the Gods’ at Liverpool’s World Museum.
£8 with concessions
Not only one of Britain’s most picturesque national parks, the Lake District is also brimming with culture. Here’s what’s on over the next few months.
free entry
See ‘Traces of Displacement’, the Whitworth’s major new exhibition which uses the gallery’s collection to explore the issue of forced displacement.
free entry
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
