Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.
Visit Bluecoat’s immersive pop-up space for Christmas tales from Gav Cross.
Make your own festive puppet and join in with the action in story sessions.
Enjoy comedy shows to art installations, dynamic performances and more at this amazing celebration of all things science.
Free entry
Get to grips with the basics of UV screen printing with a day long introductory course at the Bluecoat.
From £70.00
Bistro dining above the Bluecoat gallery
For more than 40 years, Probe Records has stocked an immense selection of music and provided a hangout for vinyl addicts and musicians alike.
The Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool is a contemporary craft shop – and it’s been doing its thing for over 50 years – despite funding cuts and recessions.
The ultimate destination for seasoned plant lovers and beginners alike, Root sell a wide selection of gorgeous houseplants.
A Catalan deli, tapas bar, restaurant and bar in Liverpool One.
Brass Monkey is a quirky bar with swings serving delicious drinks, tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of Liverpool.
Mamasan is a new three-floor South East Asian inspired restaurant and bar based in Liverpool One. It also has exciting cook-at-home options.
Stylish cocktail bar in Liverpool ONE, with a huge range of high-quality drinks.
Liverpool’s biggest bookshop.
The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, formerly known as the Neptune Theatre, was renamed in honour of The Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein.
Urban Spanish tapas in the heart of Liverpool
With comfy beds and tasty breakfast, Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre is always a safe bet, in an excellent central location.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
Free entry
Giant puppet Zee parades into Bradford for a free family spectacular this July, as part of Bradford’s BD:Festival.
Free entry
Bradford turns up the volume this summer with BD: Festival – a free, family-friendly weekender packed with performance and spectacle.
Free entry
Back for 2025, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
Join Manchester Jewish Museum for a hands-on baking workshop where you’ll learn how to knead and shape your very own challah bread.
From £0.00
A free day of bizarre behaviour and exciting live performance at Z-arts. Expect the unexpected. Playful, unpredictable, and not easily forgotten.
Free entry
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Monumental sculptures, charcoal confessions and a show of two paintings only - all this and more in this month's exhibition picks.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
The summer holidays are here and what a packed programme of events we have in store for you!
Here’s our summertime guide to great food and drinks across the North.
Get stuck into some talking, baking and walking in this months top picks of Tours and Activities in the North.
