Every day at 5 pm the Old Bank Residency lead a daily drawing class that makes Grayson Perry’s art club look demure. Join them for a lo-fi Bob Ross style draw along, that gets a lot weirder and more interactive.
All you need is a mark making device of your choice, a surface to draw on and an open mind.
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
Factory Square is a huge beer garden, on the banks of the River Irwell, with top-quality drinks and street food selections.
Welcoming Northern Quarter venue, currently home to wonderful Brazilian food concept, Sampa.
Modern Greek Mediterranean cuisine from the team behind Tattu.
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Relaxed restaurant in Leeds serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
Home to many award-winning British ales, made in the heart of Stockport.
Award-winning artisan butchers in Glossop, serving up some of the regions best quality meat.
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery is an accredited art museum at the heart of the University of Leeds campus.
Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.
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
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
Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entry
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
A seasonal supply of wellbeing courses and creative workshops to maintain or foster positive mental health in the over 55s.
free entry
Groundwork are encouraging young people to engage in environmental social action projects, through nature based activities.
free entry
Join Joe Williams in the award-winning Leeds Black History Walk to discover the stories of incredible people, hidden in plain sight.
from £10.00
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Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
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Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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