Victorian Historians at Pontefract Castle
Creative Tourist
Become Victorian Historians and investigate the always interesting and often unexpected ways that people used Pontefract Castle in the 1800s.
Where to go near Victorian Historians at Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Museum
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
Wakefield
Wakefield Museum
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Castleford Museum
Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Wakefield
Nostell Priory and Parkland
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
Wakefield
Waterton Park Hotel
A multi award-winning hotel and spa in an incredible location on an island in the middle of a lake.
Wakefield
Luxury Suites and Studios by BOOTique
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
Wakefield
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.
Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield
Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.
Wakefield
The Mental Health Museum
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.
Wakefield
Wakefield Jazz
Wakefield Jazz holds a claim to being one of the best jazz clubs in the UK.
Wakefield
Merlins of Wakefield
Merlins of Wakefield is a magic shop offering both products and informed advice to beginner and experienced magicians.
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.
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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.
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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?
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The 100 Story Hotel at Z-arts
Pack your curiosity and enjoy a special stay at the 100 Story Hotel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
Music in Manchester and the North
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Family things to do in Manchester and the North
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Cinema in Manchester and the North
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Theatre in Manchester and the North
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Classical Music in Manchester and 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.