For a David Hockney fan, this is the place to be.
Visit this lesser known gem – tucked in Salts Mill in Ilkley, pictured – for access to the beautiful collections of legendary David Hockney.
British-French singer-songwriter Lauren Auder brings her second, post-industrial love album to YES Basement.
From £15.61
Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.
From £20.00
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
A Doncaster-born composer transforms Leeds Art Gallery’s Central Court into a chapel built from sound, sculpture and inherited grief.
Free entry
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
From £35.00
Thomas moves off the screen and onto the tracks in this immersive, steam-powered family railway adventure.
From £15.95
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse
From £45
The Peak District is one of the most walked, photographed and painted landscapes in England. Common Ground is interested in what lies beneath it.
Free entry
This humble Methodist church is a beautiful attraction to visit in the model village of Saltaire.
The Live Room is a well established Roots music club that attracts crowds from all over Yorkshire and acts from all over the world.
Caroline Street Social Club brings together musicians, dancers, thespians and bingo players, in a club where live performance, real ale and a warm welcome are never out of fashion.
Salts Mill has evolved from its roots as a powerhouse of the industrial revolution to become a chic gallery and retail space.
Saltaire’s Victoria Hall is a beautiful 15th century Italian inspired building first opened to the public in 1871.
The Craft House hosts an array of crafting workshops catering to all levels of experience and artistic interests.
Enjoy delicious vegan eats, lovingly made with fresh local produce, at the excellent Dandelion Cafe in Saltaire.
Paint your own ceramics with Salt Pots, their mindful crafts are the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon or enjoy a special occasion.
SALT Beer Factory, named after the village of Saltaire where they first began, pride themselves making delicious craft beer for those who love it.
The stylish interior, proximity to picturesque Saltaire and warm welcome of Abbey Lodge Hotel make it an ideal place to stay.
Having started as one of pioneers in the northern micro brewery revolution, Saltaire Brewery’s taproom is a must visit for beer enthusiasts.
It's summertime, and the dining choices are easy, thanks to our expert guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
From intimate dramas to spectacular outdoor festivals, discover the North West performances worth adding to your diary.
Summer isn’t usually a high point in the exhibitions calendar, but Greater Manchester’s small galleries seem to have made a pact to change that this year.
From post-industrial romance to experimental country, here's a hot new batch of weird gigs in small venues.
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.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
