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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Liverpool
The Thermae Spa
at The Municipal Hotel
at The Municipal Hotel
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
City Centre
Seaforth Restaurant
at The Municipal Hotel
at The Municipal Hotel
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Leeds
Waterstones Leeds
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Manchester
The Drop Chorlton
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
Manchester
Factory Square
Factory Square is a huge beer garden, on the banks of the River Irwell, with top-quality drinks and street food selections.
Manchester
Sampa
at Calcio
at Calcio
Welcoming Northern Quarter venue, currently home to wonderful Brazilian food concept, Sampa.
Manchester
Fenix
Modern Greek Mediterranean cuisine from the team behind Tattu.
Manchester
Caravan Restaurant & Roastery
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Leeds
Flat Iron Leeds
Relaxed restaurant in Leeds serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
Stockport
Robinsons Brewery
Home to many award-winning British ales, made in the heart of Stockport.
Manchester
Mettricks Butchers Glossop
Award-winning artisan butchers in Glossop, serving up some of the regions best quality meat.
Leeds
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery is an accredited art museum at the heart of the University of Leeds campus.
What's on: Exhibitions
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At Home with the Pankhurst Family at the Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Until
Hybrid Futures at Salford Museum and Art Gallery
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
Until
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
Until
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
Until
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
Until
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
Until
Sublime Symmetry: William De Morgan at Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
from £0.00
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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 £0.00Culture Guides
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