Intimate at The Old Courts, Wigan
Creative Tourist
A playful and thought-provoking exhibition bringing together work by 20 North West and London based artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, print, video and digital art.
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Manchester
Niwa Yakitori
Charcoal grill yakitori supper club held in a beautiful Tokyo-style backstreet cafe in the North Quarter.
Bradford
The 1 in 12 Club Library
The library in The 1 in 12 Club, an anarchist social centre and members’ club in Bradford formed in 1981.
Liverpool
Knowsley Safari Park
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.
City Centre
Armenian Taverna and Restaurant
Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.
Liverpool
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre is perfectly placed to showcase the best of Liverpool, during a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Liverpool
Hard Days Night Hotel
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.
Waterfront
Pullman
One of the most conveniently located hotels in Liverpool, the Pullman has the views, the luxurious interior and, of course, the fluffy robes.
Liverpool
Imagine That
Imagine That is a children’s play centre in Liverpool, with art, science and imagination zones to encourage creative fun and free play.
Manchester
Aether Manchester Airport
Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.
Manchester
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
The Marriott Hotel Piccadilly delivers four star luxury in the heart of Manchester.
Manchester
Blacklock Manchester
Grand steakhouse in the centre of Manchester. High-end cuts of meat in elegant but dynamic venue.
What's on: Exhibitions
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
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
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City of Rivers at Weston Park Museum
‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.
free entry
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Factory International Gift Membership
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
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2024 Exhibition Highlights at the Whitworth
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
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Sylvia Snowden: Painting Humanity at the Hepworth Wakefield
Sylvia Snowden’s visceral paintings are best experienced at first hand so visit the Hepworth Wakefield to see this fascinating display.
from £0.00
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Franki Raffles: Photography, Activism, Campaign Works at Baltic
Visit the retrospective of photographs by Franki Raffles, a feminist, activist photographer who recorded the lives of women around the world.
free entry
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00Culture Guides
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Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
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Cinema in Manchester and the North
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
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.
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
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.