Civil Wars Attack & Defence at Pontefract Castle
Creative Tourist
Discover Pontefract Castle’s dramatic Civil War history and learn some essential skills to become a Civil War soldier!
Where to go near Civil Wars Attack & Defence at Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Museum
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
Wakefield
Wakefield Museum
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Castleford Museum
Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Wakefield
Nostell Priory and Parkland
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
Wakefield
Waterton Park Hotel
A multi award-winning hotel and spa in an incredible location on an island in the middle of a lake.
Wakefield
Luxury Suites and Studios by BOOTique
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
Leeds
Oulton Hall and Spa
Welcome to Yorkshire and Oulton Hall & Spa. Perfectly located to explore the whole of Yorkshire, standing within the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds.
Wakefield
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.
Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield
Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.
Wakefield
The Mental Health Museum
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.
Wakefield
Wakefield Jazz
Wakefield Jazz holds a claim to being one of the best jazz clubs in the UK.
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
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Discover and Explore at the Science and Industry Museum
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
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2025 Banner Bingo at PHM
Explore the People’s History Museum with your banner bingo card in hand as you navigate their galleries through the lens of craftivism.
free entry
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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00
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Soft or Spiky? at Z-arts
Enjoy a interactive, sensory show for little ones and their grownups.
from £9.50
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Creative Writing Challenge at Lowry
Calling all budding young writers in Greater Manchester: submit your work and see it performed in Lowry’s Quays Theatre.
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Literature Events in the North
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Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Food and Drink in the North
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Classical Music in the North
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Music in the North
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Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Tours and Activities in the North
Boozy tours, art workshops and a 'hobby house' that champions all things DIY, get the creative cogs whirring with our latest batch of tours and activities.