Manchester and the North West has a rich, horrible and ghostly history. Think you know it all? Come and pit your knowledge against fellow Mancunians in The Gas Lamp, a quirky Victorian drinking den serving real ales in a subterranean space.
The home of North, with a beautiful taproom over looking the brew house, on Buslingthorpe Lane. Every weekend we open the doors to our brewery and pour incredibly fresh beer next to the tanks where it was brewed!
Popular country pub based in Ormskirk, serving classic British food and local ales.
Abington Street Market is a go-to for independent retail, housing 12 shopping units selling everything from handmade ceramics to clothing, crystals and cake.
Millington Hall Farm is a one of a kind destination offering field to fork dining alongside learning experiences that will stay with you long after your visit.
Located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach resort, this museum of oddities is the perfect place for families to discover the strange, the unusual and the extraordinary.
This cocktail bar may be the new kid on the Blackpool block, but it’s already renowned for its excellent service and imaginative drinks that offer an ‘experience and a story’.
Head to Balckpool’s Little Black Pug for an historic, laid-back, family-friendly pub with a huge malt whiskey collection.
Both a lifestyle store and a community arts hub, Aunty Social showcases the very best of Blackpool’s creative community. A great spot to pick up lovingly-made gifts.
MAYA is a high-end new restaurant on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in central Manchester.
Popular craft bakery, selling freshly baked goods on Manchester’s King Street.
Winner of the Good Food Award’s coveted Chippy of the Year award on multiple occasions, Harrowside is a great choice for fish and chips in Blackpool.
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Celebrate the Art of Action at HOME, featuring Sam Peckinpah, Buster Keaton, Keanu Reeves and vintage pulp Mexican cinema.
from £7.95
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
Experience Christmas at Gibside, a gorgeously traditional celebration of the festive season, set in the eighteenth-century house and gardens.
free entry
HOME’s festive film season takes us to Manhattan and beyond as the cinema celebrates Christmas in New York.
from £4.70
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
Featuring hidden gems, exciting debuts and some of the most talked about films of the year, HOME bring the best of 2024 back to the big screen.
from £7.95
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
Get ready for animated classics, Muppet mayhem and a whole host of New York movies -- it's Christmas time in the cinema.
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.
Munch away the Autumnal blues with this foodie orientated guide of Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North.
Bookish goings-on are perfect for picking up presents for others and treats to get yourself through the cold, dark days ahead.
Take some autumnal eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Before the festive season completely takes over, we've rounded up some of the best exhibitions to see right now.
