Dame Paula Rego will be on show at Cross Lane Projects – a new contemporary gallery and artist studio in a former Kendal Mint Cake factory. Artists Rebecca Scott and Mark Woods have opened the gallery with a working studio in the town centre. The inaugural exhibition Female Trouble features 21 prints by Dame Paula Rego alongside 20 new paintings by Rebecca Scott.
Cross Lane Projects presents ‘Universal Bride’ from artist Lee Holden, winner of the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2022/23.
free entry
Built in 1759 as a private home, today the Gade I listed Abbot Hall Art Gallery is one of the best centres for visual art in Cumbria.
The Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry in Cumbria explores the region’s history through the unique customs and traditions of its past inhabitants.
The Brewery Arts Centre is the hub of daily cultural life in Kendal, with theatre, cinema, gallery, cafe and bar.
Spanish inspired restaurant serves up Iberian classic dishes such as Spanish Omelette and Chorizo, plus many intriguing wines.
You’ll find cosy rooms and a welcoming bar and restaurant serving down-home cuisine. Located in the centre of Kendal near all major attractions.
Fell Bar is an outlet for the Fell Brewery and a great independent venue in itself, with a broad range of connoisseur-level craft beers.
Eat where the locals go in this hidden-away treat.
A 12th century ruined castle built atop a formidable drumlin, offering stunning views and photo opportunities.
Quirky little coffee shop nestled on one of Kendal’s oldest streets, the cobbled New Shambles. Famous for charming décor and extra-friendly staff.
An independent lifestyle store, with carefully curated homeware, furniture, toys and gifts, whose designs are all sourced from independent artists.
The Joshua Tree is a family-run, homely bistro and restaurant housed in a sixteenth century building, specialising in coffee and exquisite fish and meat dishes.
The Friends Meeting House in Kendal is the permanent home of the Quaker Tapestry, a monumental piece of popular textile art 15 years in the making.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
Michael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entry
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
From the famous tickling sticks to his side-kick Dicky Mint, Happiness! brings the story of Ken Dodd and his magical world to life
from £2.50
Laing Gallery spotlights the work of Yevonde, a 20th century trailerblazer in the field of colour photography with an eye for the surreal.
from £7.00
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.