The Grumpy Snowman (and other seasonal tales) at Bluecoat
Creative Tourist
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.
What's on at Bluecoat
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DaDaFest International 40
Celebrating 40 years of groundbreaking disability and Deaf arts, DaDaFest returns for 2025 with a bold and unapologetic programme.
free entry
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But Does It Speak? at the Bluecoat
The Bluecoat presents a new season of screenings, workshops and events from artists who utilise written and spoken word.
free entryWhere to go near The Grumpy Snowman (and other seasonal tales) at Bluecoat
City Centre
Bluecoat Display Centre
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.
City Centre
Probe Records
For more than 40 years, Probe Records has stocked an immense selection of music and provided a hangout for vinyl addicts and musicians alike.
City Centre
Upstairs
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Bistro dining above the Bluecoat gallery
City Centre
Root House Plants
The ultimate destination for seasoned plant lovers and beginners alike, Root sell a wide selection of gorgeous houseplants.
City Centre
Lunya Liverpool
A Catalan deli, tapas bar, restaurant and bar in Liverpool One.
City Centre
Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey is a quirky bar with swings serving delicious drinks, tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of Liverpool.
City Centre
Mamasan 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.
Liverpool
Present Company
Stylish cocktail bar in Liverpool ONE, with a huge range of high-quality drinks.
City Centre
Waterstones Liverpool One
Liverpool’s biggest bookshop.
City Centre
Epstein Theatre
The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, formerly known as the Neptune Theatre, was renamed in honour of The Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein.
City Centre
Salt House Tapas
Urban Spanish tapas in the heart of Liverpool
City Centre
Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre
With comfy beds and tasty breakfast, Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre is always a safe bet, in an excellent central location.
What's on: Families
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
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Discover and Explore at the Science and Industry Museum
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
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2025 Banner Bingo at PHM
Explore the People’s History Museum with your banner bingo card in hand as you navigate their galleries through the lens of craftivism.
free entry
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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00
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Soft or Spiky? at Z-arts
Enjoy a interactive, sensory show for little ones and their grownups.
from £9.50
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Creative Writing Challenge at Lowry
Calling all budding young writers in Greater Manchester: submit your work and see it performed in Lowry’s Quays Theatre.
free entryCulture Guides
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Food and Drink in the North
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Classical Music in 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.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?