Part of the ten-day arts festival Hidden Altrincham, this event brings home-grown poetry from out of the shadows and bedrooms of Altrincham and into the local bookstore at an evening where those who write can share their literary creativity with those who listen and read, in a supportive and friendly open mic.
Have a wild adventure at the Knowsley Safari Park, and get up close to lions, rhinos, camels and more from the comfort of your car.
Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre is perfectly placed to showcase the best of Liverpool, during a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Visit the only Beatles-inspired hotel in the world, relax amongst the artwork and artefacts and enjoy a cocktail in one of its stylish bars.
One of the most conveniently located hotels in Liverpool, the Pullman has the views, the luxurious interior and, of course, the fluffy robes.
Imagine That is a children’s play centre in Liverpool, with art, science and imagination zones to encourage creative fun and free play.
Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.
The Marriott Hotel Piccadilly delivers four star luxury in the heart of Manchester.
Grand steakhouse in the centre of Manchester. High-end cuts of meat in elegant but dynamic venue.
Farlam Hall is an idyllic hotel, based in the Cumbrian market town of Brampton.
Pastoral fine-dining in the Lake District at this Michelin-starred restaurant
Take your pick from The Little Library’s carefully curated collection of classics and new releases, adding a recently read book of your own as a replacement.
free entry
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and award-winning garden is a must-see for literature lovers, with a book sale on the second Sunday of the month.
from £6
The team at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House continues its deep dive into one of the famous 19th-century author’s texts: Wives and Daughters.
from £5.00
Browse a varied and well curated selection of second-hand books at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester’s best second-hand book sale.
from £0.00
Young persons writing and performing workshops based at HOME in the heart of Manchester.
free entry
The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
free entry
Now in its 19th year, Manchester Literature Festival returns this autumn, running city-wide across a variety of venues from 4 to 20 October.
from £10.00
There’s lots to look forward to at this year’s Litfest Autumn Weekend, Lancaster’s literature festival running 18 to 25 October.
from £3.00
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new 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.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
