Get all the nitty-gritty details about mining in the National Coal Mining Museum’s monthly Technical Tours. The underground tour will be lead by an experienced miner who will tailor the tour to any technical interest of the group. Suggested themes include geology, electrical mechanical engineering and structural engineering.
Explore the 40 year anniversary of the miner’s strikes creatively in this series of poetry workshops.
from £10.00
With outdoor seating just 30 minutes drive outside Wakefield, Ossett Brewery specialises in award-winning real ales and has taproom and brewery tours on site.
Set over 500 acres, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the best open-air gallery in the UK and an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture.
315 is a boutique hotel, health spa, restaurant and bar all rolled into one, and a great place for a luxury break from routine.
A Touch of Craft is a fresh, clean and vibrant space to learn new skills, meet new people and have some YOU time!
We only started in December 2021 but since then we have had sell out class after sell out class!
A creative hub in the heart of Dewsbury, Brigantia is a meeting place for local artists, businesses and Kirklees residents.
Manasamitra is an artist-led organisation based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, delivering a range of South Asian arts and cultural experiences in traditional and innovative ways.
Open access print making, screen printing, etching, dry point, collagraph, black and white art courses for beginners or those more experienced. Onsite gallery space used for members exhibitions and also for anyone who submits a proposal.
Serving up some of the tastiest breakfasts and brunches in Huddersfield, The Bionic Chef promises mornings served with serious flavour.
With a central lake and woodland, Newmillerdam Country Park is a haven for wildlife – a welcoming expanse of greenery just outside Wakefield.
Wakefield’s 7A is a flexible performance / exhibition space Yorkshire. It is host to a number of impressive events used by Leeds College of Music, Wakefield College and the Neon Workshops.
Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscape gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family.
A popular lodge-style hotel set in picturesque parkland with its own restaurant, close to Wakefield city centre.
Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.
from £269
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
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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
Join the specialist guides of the Original Ghostwalk of York for a genuinely eerie experience in the dark streets of this ancient city.
from £5.00
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
Be guided through the process of making your own scented candle by Lizzy from Cedar, with her years of experience and expertise.
from £50.00
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around 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.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
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.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.