Create festive decorations as a family in time for the beginning of Advent. Taking inspiration from Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads, make seasonal decorations inspired by Chinese culture to hang on your tree.
The sculptures of Elisabeth Frink are now on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, in the new show ‘Natural Connection’.
free entry
Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.
from £0.00
Liz West: ‘Our Colour Reflection’ is the endorphin-boosting exhibition we need this winter, with a colourful installation at the YSP Chapel.
from £0.00
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.
Artefact combines vintage finds with a laid-back coffee shop experience, plus a busy schedule of events from open mic nights to exhibitions
Rudy’s Pizza on Bold Street is the perfect casual dining experience, serving delicious Neapolitan pizza with monthly seasonal specials.
Lovelocks is a chilled café on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre, serving delicious sweet and savoury foods and championing inclusivity.
Nightcrawler Pizza is the ultimate casual dining – tasty New York-style pizza slices served out of a small kitchen inside The Merchant bar.
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…
A highlight of Baltic Triangle’s speciality coffee scene, don’t miss Parliament Square Coffee’s fresh brunch options and excellent brews.
A speciality coffee shop in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter, COFFI serves some of the best coffee in the city.
Sample delicious croissants with your lovingly made cappuccino at Bean There Coffee & Kitchen in South Liverpool.
Speciality coffee, delicious sweet treats and the super friendly staff make Rose Lane Coffee one of the best coffee shops in Liverpool.
Stow is a new fire-based restaurant on Bridge Street in Manchester, from the team behind Trof.
Gilpin Spice is the two AA Rosettes Asian restaurant at the stunning Gilpin Hotel in the Lake District.
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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
A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
free entry
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.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entry
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
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
From Afrobeat to psychedelia, alternative rock to glistening pop, we take a look at some of the best gigs happening in early 2025.
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
Munch away the Autumnal blues with this foodie orientated guide of Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North.
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Before the festive season completely takes over, we've rounded up some of the best exhibitions to see right now.
Get ready for animated classics, Muppet mayhem and a whole host of New York movies -- it's Christmas time in the cinema.
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.