Secret Security is a piece of music theatre, in Hanna Hartman’s own small way. It’s choreographed, but not for people. Written for electronics and office supplies, Hartman’s objects are the performers, dancing within the boundaries of hand-drawn shapes – wonky squares and imperfect circles, projected onto a cramped screen. Given uncannily human qualities, these objects become characters with their own personalities and relationships.
Bates Mill Photographic Studio is a creative space in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Huddersfield’s Queensgate Market is an indoor market and shopping centre.
Based in the town centre and easily accessible, Huddersfield Art Gallery is home to an extensive and stunning collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Part of the University of Huddersfield’s Music Department, Phipps Hall is an intimate concert venue hosting a wide variety of musical events.
A university in West Yorkshire which dates back to the 19th century.
Owned by The University of Huddersfield, St Paul’s Hall is a beautifully converted Georgian church that hosts a wide variety of concerts.
Chol Theatre are a powerfully creative company based in Huddersfield Yorkshire, but take their work all across the UK.
Smile Bar & Venue lives up to its name as a lively ‘jack of all trades’ in Huddersfield.
Boasting three floors of independent shops, designers, cafés and restaurants, Byram Arcade is a stunning Victorian shopping and business hub.
Located on the ground floor of the architectural gem that is Huddersfield’s Byram Arcade, Crafty Praxis is an arts and crafts shop that celebrates the handmade and unique.
Small Seeds is a live music venue in Huddersfield.
Hailed as the first independent, speciality coffee shop in the heart of Huddersfield, Coffeevolution is a hangout for locals of all ages.
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
This winter you can see a series of light installations through Sale Town Centre, designed by children and young people from the borough.
free entry
The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar has been a staple of the village since 2006, with community buildings and houses lighting up their windows with intricate illuminations.
free entry
An unmissable ten days of luminary adventures. Interact with boundary-breaking new commissions, create your own digital masterpieces and take a selfie with a Dalek. Yep, really.
free entry
Get the kids in the Christmas spirit at this amazing indoor funfair for families!
from £23.50
Come to Cheshire’s winter wonderland. A magical festive lights trail, Santa’s Grotto and more… This is a jam packed adventure for all the family.
from £20.00
Taking place in Blackburn each year, The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
free entry
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
Huge film festivals, essential retrospectives and the first hint of sleigh bells make up this month's film guide.
Alongside high-octane circus, contemporary performance and LGBTQ+ arts, we preview the Christmas shows that have caught our eye.