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Kendal and Sedbergh, Cumbria
The Black Bull Inn Restaurant
A high-end restaurant in the Yorkshire Dales, combining Japanese and German influences, with seasonal British produce.
Manchester
Fairfield Social Club
Launching in spring 2024, Fairfield Social Club is a multi-purpose site next to Angel Meadows Park in the Green Quarter.
Liverpool
Gino D’Acampo Liverpool
The new menu at Gino’s Liverpool restaurant is a feast for autumn and winter.
Cumbria
Sam Read Bookseller
Award-winning small bookshop in the Lake District. Est. by Sam Read in 1887. Run by Will Smith and Polly Atkin.
Manchester
Platt Fields Market Garden
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Capri
Capri serves up homely, family-style Italian food in North Yorkshire.
Manchester
Manchester Wine Tours
Manchester Wine Tours is a relaxed, fun wine tour, taking in four or five venues across three hours, plus six high-quality glasses of wine.
Sheffield
Juno Books
Friendly local queer and intersectional feminist bookshop in Sheffield. Visit for interesting fiction and non fiction books.
The Dusty Miller
Family friendly pub situated in the beautiful village of Mytholmroyd.
York
Bluebird Bakery
Bakery and cafe with regular events.
Lancashire
Winckley Square
Hosting a variety of year-round events, from guided walks to jazz evenings, Winckley Square is a Georgian square packed with history in Preston city centre.
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Eat The City – Scranchester Tours
Satisfy your hunger for knowledge as well as lunch with Scranchester’s food tours of the city centre. You may discover a new favourite hidden gem or learn a bit more about the cultural or historical significance of the food you eat all the time.
from £60
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DJ Gym at Hatch
Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.
from £269
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Life Drawing Manchester
Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.
from £10
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Supper Club at the Vegetarian Society Cookery School
For those eager to expand their Vegan culinary repertoire the Vegetarian Society Cookery School’s new Vegan Supper Club is a must. With easy to follow instructions from expert tutors you can create sumptuous vegan meals which are then enjoyed as a group.
from £50
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Sí Manchester Daily Tour
Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.
free entry
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessions
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Derbyshire Bird Tours
Join Stewart and Derbyshire Bird Tours for a calm, friendly and relaxing experience getting close to nature.
from £20.00Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
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.
Music in Manchester and the North
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.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.