Venture Arts prepares to launch Grow, an exhibition and one-off clay workshop, as part of Crafts Council’s Hey Clay! 2019 programme. The exhibition will feature the work of artists Louise Hewitt, Becky Hislop, Leslie Thompson and Terry Williams. Visitors will have the opportunity to build their own slab plant pot with slip decoration on Saturday 18 May, 1-3pm.
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
Factory Square is a huge beer garden, on the banks of the River Irwell, with top-quality drinks and street food selections.
Welcoming Northern Quarter venue, currently home to wonderful Brazilian food concept, Sampa.
Modern Greek Mediterranean cuisine from the team behind Tattu.
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Relaxed restaurant in Leeds serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
Home to many award-winning British ales, made in the heart of Stockport.
Award-winning artisan butchers in Glossop, serving up some of the regions best quality meat.
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery is an accredited art museum at the heart of the University of Leeds campus.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
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
‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.
free entry
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
from £0.00
Sylvia Snowden’s visceral paintings are best experienced at first hand so visit the Hepworth Wakefield to see this fascinating display.
from £0.00
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.