An independent bookshop on Smithdown Road in Liverpool, exclusively stocking books from independent publishers: fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, YA, graphic novels, quick reads… there’s also coffee and snacks. Dead Ink Books bookshop comes from the same stable as the independent press and frequently hosts literary events, talks and discussions featuring a variety of authors whose books are available in the shop.
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 entry
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
Tate Liverpool gathers works from the collection focused on the humble brick, in a new show ‘Brickworks’ at its temporary home of RIBA North.
free entry
‘LOOK Photo Biennial 2024: Beyond Sight’ addresses climate change from the disappearance of darkness to the use of sustainable materials.
free entry
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessions
Be transported to 19th-century America when Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre stages Gangs of New York this summer.
from £20.25
Packed with wit, charm, and mistaken identities, enjoy an evening (or afternoon) in Grosvenor Park with Oscar Wilde’s razor-sharp comedy.
from £20.25
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when The Gangs of New York, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Importance of Being Earnest play Grosvenor Park this summer.
from £6.75
Sefton Park is a great place for walks in Liverpool, with expansive green spaces and cafes a stones throw from the city centre.
Wildly popular cafe and wine bar on Liverpool’s wonderfully independent Lark Lane.
Locally-loved Middle Eastern restaurant on Liverpool’s vibrant Lark Lane.
Metal produces an immensely varied programme of international and UK artists in residence, artist development labs, social events, education programmes and creative projects, all designed to encourage the participation of local people and communities.
Charming café on Liverpool’s wonderful Lark Lane, serving up a wide range of drinks and food, with plenty of vegan options.
The in-house restaurant of The Titanic, Liverpool’s leading luxury hotel.
Liverpool’s Sudley House is the only surviving Victorian merchant art collection in Britain still hanging in its original location.
A mysterious, underground network of tunnels lies beneath Liverpool – and is one of its more atmospheric gig venues.
The Tung Auditorium is Liverpool’s new, state-of-the art performance space seating up to 400 people and hosting a variety of concerts.
Traditional pub food with a wide selection of ales.
Vegan-friendly and dog-friendly, The Caledonia pub in the Georgian Quarter offers up real ale, great beer and eclectic live music.
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.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
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.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.
