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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Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia: Let Your Ideas Come Back As Children at the Bluecoat
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 entryWhere to go near The Grumpy Snowman (and other seasonal tales) at Bluecoat
City Centre
Upstairs
at the Bluecoat
at the Bluecoat
Bistro dining above the Bluecoat gallery
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
Kernaghan Books
Kernaghan Books comes to Liverpool’s Bluecoat
City Centre
Lunya Liverpool
A Catalan deli, tapas bar, restaurant and bar in Liverpool One.
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
Waterstone’s 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
Liverpool
Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Gordon Ramsay’s modern European restaurant comes to Liverpool ONE, taking over two floors and featuring all the classic Bread Street Kitchen dishes.
What's on: Families
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The Great Northern Giant Sandpit
Head to the Great Northern Sandpit in Manchester this summer and expect hours and hours of free entertainment for children.
free entry
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Factory International Gift Membership
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
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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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The 100 Story Hotel at Z-arts
Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
from £9.00
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Preston: City Event Programme
From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
free entry
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Summer Factory at Aviva Studios
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
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Igshaan Adams: Weerhoud at the Hepworth Wakefield
Igshaan Adams’ opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
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Summer of Fun at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Summer is here again so bring everyone along for family fun over the school holidays.
from £0.00Culture Guides
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