Egyptians! at Wakefield Museum
Creative Tourist
Family launch for Gateway To Eternity: Death & The Afterlife In Ancient Egypt exhibition.
Including face painting, wrap-a-mummy and more!
Where to go near Egyptians! at Wakefield Museum
Liverpool
Henry Bohn Books
Prepare to do some browsing and digging – this second hand bookshop is full of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered
Liverpool
A Slower Space
A Slower Space offers a curated selection of homeware, candles, jewellery and more, all in a relaxing atmosphere, on the iconic Penny Lane.
City Centre
News from Nowhere
News from Nowhere is a radical community bookshop selling texts on important current issues as well as leading social justice initiatives.
Liverpool
The Merchant
The Merchant is a chilled pub, with a great selection of beers and gins and lots of outdoor seating. It’s also the home of Nightcrawler Pizza.
City Centre
Artefact
Artefact combines vintage finds with a laid-back coffee shop experience, plus a busy schedule of events from open mic nights to exhibitions
Liverpool
Rudy’s Pizza (Bold Street)
Rudy’s Pizza on Bold Street is the perfect casual dining experience, serving delicious Neapolitan pizza with monthly seasonal specials.
City Centre
Lovelocks
Lovelocks is a chilled café on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre, serving delicious sweet and savoury foods and championing inclusivity.
City Centre
Nightcrawler Pizza
at The Merchant
at The Merchant
Nightcrawler Pizza is the ultimate casual dining – tasty New York-style pizza slices served out of a small kitchen inside The Merchant bar.
City Centre
Hardware Coffee + Kitchen
Hardware Coffee + Kitchen has taken Liverpool by storm since its opening in December 2022, with news of its fresh pastries and delicious lunches spreading far and wide. It’s located…
Liverpool
Parliament Square Coffee
A highlight of Baltic Triangle’s speciality coffee scene, don’t miss Parliament Square Coffee’s fresh brunch options and excellent brews.
City Centre
COFFI
A speciality coffee shop in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter, COFFI serves some of the best coffee in the city.
Liverpool
Bean There Coffee
Sample delicious croissants with your lovingly made cappuccino at Bean There Coffee & Kitchen in South Liverpool.
What's on: Families
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Factory International Gift Membership
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
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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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PHM’s Playful Protest Space
A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
free entry
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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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Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entry
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Manchester Christmas Markets
The Manchester Christmas Markets are back for 2024, with many dozens of stalls in front of the town hall, and hundreds of traders spread across city-centre squares.
free entry
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Winter Island
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
Culture Guides
Food and Drink in the North
Looking for the best winter meals the North has to offer? This month's guide to food and drink has the lot.
Tours and Activities in the North
Munch away the Autumnal blues with this foodie orientated guide of Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North.
Family things to do in the North
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
Music in the North
From Afrobeat to psychedelia, alternative rock to glistening pop, we take a look at some of the best gigs happening in early 2025.
Literature Events in the North
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.
Theatre in the North
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Exhibitions in the North
Before the festive season completely takes over, we've rounded up some of the best exhibitions to see right now.
Cinema in the North
Get ready for animated classics, Muppet mayhem and a whole host of New York movies -- it's Christmas time in the cinema.