Inspired by… gallery can be found at Danby Lodge National Park Centre (previously known as The Moors National Park Centre). It hosts changing exhibitions and arts and crafts courses all year round. The displayed artwork ranges from prints and photography, through artican crafts to jewellery or ironwork.
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entry
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
Charcoal grill yakitori supper club held in a beautiful Tokyo-style backstreet cafe in the North Quarter.
The library in The 1 in 12 Club, an anarchist social centre and members’ club in Bradford formed in 1981.
Have a wild adventure at the Knowsley Safari Park, and get up close to lions, rhinos, camels and more from the comfort of your car.
Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre is perfectly placed to showcase the best of Liverpool, during a relaxing and comfortable stay.
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.
One of the most conveniently located hotels in Liverpool, the Pullman has the views, the luxurious interior and, of course, the fluffy robes.
Imagine That is a children’s play centre in Liverpool, with art, science and imagination zones to encourage creative fun and free play.
Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.
The Marriott Hotel Piccadilly delivers four star luxury in the heart of Manchester.
Grand steakhouse in the centre of Manchester. High-end cuts of meat in elegant but dynamic venue.
Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Our reading matter lately has included lots of festival programmes, with Manchester Literature Festival already underway and Litfest in Lancaster due to start very soon.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
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.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
