Edinburgh previews: Amy Gledhill & Olga Koch

TESTBED is a newly renovated 10,000 sq foot event venue in Leeds that offers endless possibilities for creating unique and inspiring experiences.

Chinese inspired British food in the centre of Manchester, backed up by plenty of well-deserved local hype.

The in-house restaurant at the 17th-century Manor House farmhouse in Cheshire.

Morning Glory positions itself as a grab-and-go spot, with just 12 seats inside serving coffee, bagels and sweet treats.

A Launderette and Dry Cleaners that doubles as an accessible, community space for people to gather, talk and learn.

Run by acclaimed theatre company Slung Low, The Warehouse in Holbeck is home to boundary-pushing performance and community projects.

The newest addition to Manchester’s First Street, House of Social is more than mere student accommodation.

Tucked away above the bustle of Merrion Street, The Attic is one of Leeds’ most distinctive small venues – intimate, unpretentious, and steeped in DIY spirit.

For many years, Oporto has been a beacon of alternative energy on Leeds’ Call Lane – serving up great food and drink alongside resident DJs and live music.

A Gothic Revival church in Blackburn, Lancashire, dating back to 1853. Home to the annual Confessional Festival.

High-quality Japanese cuisine with unique hand-drawn decor.

Old school pub in the heart of Chorlton.