‘Is This Planet Earth?’ is a Tŷ Pawb touring exhibition that invites visitors to imagine nature viewed by aliens that visit planet Earth in the future, featuring sculpture, painting, sound-art, performance art and video.
Artists: Salvatore Arancio, Patrick Coyle, Halina Dominska, Dan Hays, Katherine Reekie, Helen Sear, Jason Singh, Alfie Strong, and Seán Vicary.
Pontcysyllte literally means ‘the bridge that connects’, and it is the defining feature of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches 11 miles.
This is the meeting point for Chester Cycle Tours who will help you to explore Chester’s most fascinating places with views and landmarks you won’t see on a typical bus or walking tour.
Historic castle and gardens, regularly hosting exciting events in Chester.
Unique, stylish accommodation in the heart of the city of Chester. With unparalleled views of England’s oldest working racecourse, the contemporary Abode Chester offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city.
Chester is the oldest racecourse in the UK and possibly the world, the first recorded race was held on 9th February 1539.
St Mary’s is a fantastic rehearsal, performance and exhibition space right in the heart of Chester, and is available to the whole community.
St Mary’s Creative Space in Cheshire is a rehearsal and exhibition space which regularly has exciting projects on for the public.
Discover Grosvenor Museum, from Roman artefacts to silver hallmarked in Chester, the Grosvenor Museum explores the rich history of Chester and the surrounding areas.
Edgar House is a fine period Georgian house which has been lovingly refurbished to create Chester’s award winning premier small luxury hotel – just for adults.
Chester Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 and became the administrative centre of the earldom of Chester.
There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
Oddfellows hotel inhabits a Georgian townhouse right bang in the middle of Chester, only moments away from the river.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
Michael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entry
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
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
From the famous tickling sticks to his side-kick Dicky Mint, Happiness! brings the story of Ken Dodd and his magical world to life
from £2.50
Laing Gallery spotlights the work of Yevonde, a 20th century trailerblazer in the field of colour photography with an eye for the surreal.
from £7.00
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities 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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.