DOT-ART Liverpool was origionally intended to be a purely online venture, hence the name. Naturally, however, this fabulous independent gallery grew into a venue providing exhibitions, classes and community spirit.
‘Treasure: History Unearthed’ gathers the largest collection of archaeological Treasure ever shown in the region.
From £5.00
Learn through doing with a packed programme of hands-one workshops at Bluecoat, including crafts, family friendly arts and printing socials.
From £70.00
Please DO touch – Bluecoat’s new exhibition ‘Just Browsing’ allows audiences to get closer to the artworks and engage beyond looking.
Free entry
It’s alive. Expect charm, spot-on comic timing and fancy footwork when Liverpool welcomes the UK tour of Young Frankenstein this Christmas.
From £22.00
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
A practically perfect treat is landing in Liverpool in January 2026.
From £29.00
Get ready to dive right into the most disgusting parts of history!
From £18.00
R & H Fine Wines in Liverpool specialises in organic and biodynamic wines.
Formerly a vintage chemist, McGuffie’s is a cosy cocktail bar located in a historic venue on Liverpool’s Castle Street.
Hummingbird is one of Liverpool’s most stylish and timeless cocktail bars.
Liverpool Town Hall still stands proud after years of damage and re-modelling
Brought to you by the people behind Salt House Tapas, Bacaro is a Mediterranean restaurant in Liverpool that specialises in tempting small plates.
Jenny’s Bar is hidden away on Fenwick Street in Liverpool. Descend a staircase from what looks like a fish restaurant, and you’ll find a bar in two parts.
The finest in Wood-fired pizza & charcoal flame grill dishes, Capeesh Bar and Grill is a treat for the tastebuds.
This lively music venue in Liverpool is situated on the famous Matthew Street, music lovers heaven.
This Beatles favourite music venue has seen not only the biggest band in the world, but much around it – from 1950s Jazz and 21st Century indie rock.
El Gato’s home in Liverpool is the beautiful stone-clad Walker House, part of the landmark Exchange Flags building.
Men’s clothing store stocking brands such as Norse Projects, Folk, and Our Legacy.
Visit the only Beatles-inspired hotel in the world, relax amongst the artwork and artefacts and enjoy a cocktail in one of its stylish bars.
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.
This season, exhibitions across the North West feel attuned to the world beneath the world – the forces and stories shaping how we see, feel and imagine.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
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.
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
