Manchester’s shopping streets come to a show-stopping standstill (well, almost) thanks to the Travelling Light Circus’ roving parade of dancers, drummers, a stiltwalker and a giant rooster. The ten-strong troupe, dressed in red, black and gold, have been brought to the Chinese New Year celebrations in collaboration with the Dance Department at the University of Salford.
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship.
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Michelin-starred dining at the Farlam Hall Hotel in Cumbria.
Saan1 is an independent art space in Manchester’s NQ
Unagi’s new venue in Salford Quays, serving superb quality sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Swarthmore is a centre for learning at any age for those who don’t feel comfortable in more formal educational settings.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
The Northern Market is a vibrant multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leeds, including a food hall and cinema room.
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
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From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
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Igshaan Adams’s opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
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A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
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The exhibition celebrates the incredible effort from scientists around the world, responsible for the creation of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
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Play and learn with your pre-schoolers this September at the National Coal Mining Museum.
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Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
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 synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.
