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Bloc Studios is an artist studios complex in Sheffield city centre. It is also the operational base of Open Up Sheffield, a well-established annual open studio event, where artists and craftspeople welcome the public into their workspaces.
YSP presents the first UK solo exhibition by Jordy Kerwick, from fantastical creatures on colourful canvases to carved stone.
Free entry
YSP presents ‘The Pull of Gravity’ an exhibition of sculpture and film from the legendary artist William Kentridge.
From £0.00
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
From £35.00
Tower Square, Wellington place is the place to be for vibrant lunchtime markets curated by Real Markets.
Free entry
Leeds is a city best explored on foot. With a local guide leading the way, this 90-minute walking tour offers an engaging introduction to a city.
From £12.00
‘Plant Dreaming’ gathers the work of seven contemporary artists and their thoughts on plant knowledge and ecopolitics, at Leeds Art Gallery.
Free entry
Sure to awaken childlike imagination in us all, experience the sweetest of treats this Christmas with Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
From £23.00
The Oldham Coliseum move down the road with a production of Jim Cartwright’s festive play filled with northern lights.
From £15.00
Established in 2002, Bloc Projects in Sheffield is an artist-led project space with an annual programme of exhibitions, events and educational activity.
B&B is a gallery, screen-print studio and residency programme founded by curators and artists Bradbury & Blanchard in Sheffield.
A post-industrial concept space for the showing and sharing of everything that’s good in creative endeavour.
Micro-Gallery with a mission to be a ‘high potency visual espresso’, promoting unique engagement with contemporary art and hosting regular events.
Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen is a family-run tea bar serving breakfast, brunch and wood-fired pizzas alongside an extensive drinks menu, which includes creative brews and tea cocktails.
Sidney and Matilda, a former paper factory, is now one of Sheffields’s most exciting gig venues and art spaces.
Excellent coffee, including its own blend, and hearty, relaxed food make this one of Sheffield’s best casual eateries.
Situated In a former cutlery factory in Sheffield, APG Works is a two room contemporary art exhibition space and screenprint studios.
An award-winning Mexican cantina serving speedy and fiercely tasty food – a healthy fast food alternative for the people of Sheffield.
A great pub situated in an early 20th century brick and bright yellow building on the corner of Furnival Street and Brown Street.
Specialising in moving image, new media and performance, and offering a busy events programme, a visit to Site in Sheffield is not to be missed.
Situated in a former flour mill to the south east of the city centre, The Leadmill is Sheffield’s longest running music venue.
Winter brings a huge haul of seasonal shows, as well as productions that resolutely veer away from the fairy lights.
Manchester’s closing out the year – and looking to the new one – with a run of gigs from some of the country’s best underground exports.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Manchester’s family‑friendly scene is buzzing this season with storytelling, theatre, and hands‑on fun for all ages.
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
