There are more green spaces in Manchester than you might think. We've picked out some of the best parks and gardens in and around the city.

From water parks to national trust properties, here are our top places to go rural without leaving Manchester too far behind.

Looking for somewhere to eat outside in Manchester in these hot summer months? Here's our guide to the restaurants in Manchester with the best areas for al fresco dining.

Whether you’re looking for vinyl records or top class chocolate, Sheffield’s independent shops are here to serve – here’s our selection, from the legendary to the eclectic.

A round-up of the best walks in Sheffield, including the town centre, official tours and the surrounding area by Creative Tourist.

From artisanal coffee in industrial-chic cafes to burritos that can resurrect you post night out, the restaurants in Sheffield have got it all.

Sheffield has more than its fair share of weird and wonderful museums housed within its seven hills. Check out our favourites.

Literary places are scattered about Sheffield, which has plenty of live literature events to pop along to and perform at, and more independent poetry presses than you can shake a stick at.

Cinemas in Sheffield cater for all tastes, with arthouse venues sitting happily alongside big multiplex screens – including one of only two IMAX with laser projection screens in the country.

A contender for the UK's largest practicing community of artists and designers outside London – there's a pretty impressive number of top art galleries in Sheffield.

We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.

The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.

Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.

All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.

From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.

Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.

We look at the ingenious, atmospheric outdoor screenings popping up across the North this summer.