Travel 140m down in to the Earth to join Santa underground at The National Coal Mining Museum. In what is undoubtedly the most unique Santa’s grotto you’ll come across this Christmas, Santa will be waiting to meet you with an early Christmas present.
Ranked as one of ‘The Best Places to See Father Christmas’ nationally by ITV’s This Morning, The Telegraph, i News and The Guardian in 2018.
Farlam Hall is an idyllic hotel, based in the Cumbrian market town of Brampton.
Pastoral fine-dining in the Lake District at this Michelin-starred restaurant
The biggest bar in Sunbridge Wells, Bradford’s underground network of restaurants and bars. Serving food and drink in a historic underground venue.
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship.
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Michelin-starred dining at the Farlam Hall Hotel in Cumbria.
Saan1 is an independent art space in Manchester’s NQ
Unagi’s new venue in Salford Quays, serving superb quality sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Swarthmore is a centre for learning at any age for those who don’t feel comfortable in more formal educational settings.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
The Northern Market is a vibrant multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leeds, including a food hall and cinema room.
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From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
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Igshaan Adams’s opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
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From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
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A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
free entry
The exhibition celebrates the incredible effort from scientists around the world, responsible for the creation of the COVID-19 vaccine.
free entry
Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
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.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
This year's Manchester Literature Festival tickets are being snapped up, and festival fever is also taking hold in the suburbs as well as further afield.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
