Earth Pig is a working art studio and pottery located in Higher Buxton in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The studio produces functional ware as well as more decorative one-off pieces, thrown or slab-built in earthenware and stoneware.
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making ceramics, Earth Pig runs frequent courses and classes.
Taking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.
from £42.15
New Order play an all-day outdoor concert at Wythenshawe Park alongside Manchester’s own Johnny Marr and adopted Manc Róisin Murphy.
from £61.60
‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.
free entry
Featuring over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entry
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entry
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Buxton is the capital of the Peaks, and as such its art gallery and museum offers a great place to start by way of introduction.
A crate diggers paradise and happy place for those who enjoy simple yet delicious homemade food and coffee.
Enjoy the Herb Garden at Home service means that if you place your order by 3pm you can enjoy a next day delivery service of all your favourites including Vegetable and Bean Tagine, Mousssaka and Spaghetti alla Puttanesca.
The Vintage Tea Rooms is currently offering a selection of its favourites for take away including tortes, home baked cakes and its famous scones bursting with cream and jam.
A boutique shopping hall in the centre of Buxton with plenty of local indies, housed in a former Victorian thermal baths.
Considered one of the finest buildings in England, it’s hard not to gravitate towards The Crescent as soon as you arrive in Buxton.
The long-anticipated opening of the Crescent Health Spa Hotel signals a new chapter in Buxton’s history as a leading wellness resort.
While Bakewell is famous for its tart, Buxton is building a firm reputation in the baked-goods department for its delicious sticky-gooey pud.
Located in the vaulted basement of the Old Courthouse, the Buxton Brewery Tap House & Cellar Bar is a must-visit destination for beer lovers.
Located in an elegantly remodelled Edwardian bank in the heart of the town, the Red Willow is one of our favourite watering holes in Buxton.
The restaurant is currently open every day for takeaway with 10% discount when ordered form the main menu on collection and free evening delivery (without discount) within 2 miles radius for minimum order of £30.
A book lover’s paradise. Should you happen to be in Buxton on a rainy afternoon, we guarantee you’ll find no better place to be.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.
