An exploration of the microbiological processes that have, over thousands of years synthesised our symbiotic relationships with sour cabbage and off milk. This workshop will introduce quick and easy ways to start producing delicious fermented foods at home. Bring a pen, a pad, and all of your questions!
The second Manchester site for this acclaimed (and affordable) six-course fine dining restaurant.
Freshly-made, delicious Nepalese and Indian food at this long-standing Didsbury restaurant.
A high-end restaurant in the Yorkshire Dales, combining Japanese and German influences, with seasonal British produce.
Launching in spring 2024, Fairfield Social Club is a multi-purpose site next to Angel Meadows Park in the Green Quarter.
The new menu at Gino’s Liverpool restaurant is a feast for autumn and winter.
Award-winning small bookshop in the Lake District. Est. by Sam Read in 1887. Run by Will Smith and Polly Atkin.
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Capri serves up homely, family-style Italian food in North Yorkshire.
Manchester Wine Tours is a relaxed, fun wine tour, taking in four or five venues across three hours, plus six high-quality glasses of wine.
Friendly local queer and intersectional feminist bookshop in Sheffield. Visit for interesting fiction and non fiction books.
Family friendly pub situated in the beautiful village of Mytholmroyd.
For those eager to expand their Vegan culinary repertoire the Vegetarian Society Cookery School’s new Vegan Supper Club is a must. With easy to follow instructions from expert tutors you can create sumptuous vegan meals which are then enjoyed as a group.
from £50
Scratch beneath the surface of Leeds’ foodie culture with an afternoon of exploring flavour and history in this walking food tour.
from £60.00
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
Ahead of the official launch next spring, Fairfield Social Club hosts a winter pop-up event, featuring top-notch street food, two bars, comedy events and more.
free entry
Head down to the Christmas Makers Market, where local artisans and craftsmen will gather to showcase their talents, offering a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts.
free entry
Come to Cheshire’s winter wonderland. A magical festive lights trail, Santa’s Grotto and more… This is a jam packed adventure for all the family.
from £20.00
This New Year’s Eve, GRUB will be open for some fun-packed year-ending fun, full of games and drinks for all.
from £5.00
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Enjoy our latest picks of things to do with the family, including festive fun and family raves to welcome in the new year!
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
