In the heart of Wakefield this basement bar, ‘high end, low brow’ by their own description, remains a popular watering hole. The atmosphere is chameleonic depending on the day, with Karaoke Club, beer pong, drinks deals and more proving to make each night at Now Serving different to the last. Go for a guaranteed good night that won’t break the bank.
‘Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light’ celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of a forgotten giant of British sculpture.
from £10
Hepworth Wakefield continues to showcase incredible painting with its new exhibition ‘Andrew Cranston: What made you stop here?’
from £0.00
YSP presents Japanese artist Yukihiro Akama’s largest exhibition to date, showcasing beautifully carved wooden house sculptures.
free entry
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
Leilah Babirye’s sculptures symbolise strength and the beauty of diversity. Visit her new show at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
free entry
Explore the 40 year anniversary of the miner’s strikes creatively in this series of poetry workshops.
from £10.00
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
Re: Loaded at The Royal Armouries Museum asks audiences to reconsider the symbolism and meaning of guns when they undergo a process of ornamentation.
free entry
With over 50 years brewing experience and over 35 years knowledge of the music industry, The Hop Wakefield offers traditional ale plus contemporary music.
One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.
Hosting a mix of music, drama and comedy, The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a Victorian theatre with an important architectural heritage.
With an elegant facade and a reputation for excellent customer service, Frank Bird offers premium menswear collections from around the world.
The childhood home of renowned Victorian author George Gissing, whose popularity once rivaled that of Dickens.
With exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and a cafe, The Art House is a visual arts development agency and registered charity in Wakefield.
A homely and welcoming tea room serving delicious food and selling award-winning preserves, gifts and vintage homeware.
Boasting its own top-secret spice and herb mix, Smokehouse is a proud American-style restaurant in the heart of Wakefield.
High quality cocktails and vibrant live music is what makes Jocks Cavern so popular. This underground bar offers an intimate and effervescent atmosphere to indulge in their well-stocked bar.
Stride Theatre is a diversity and SEN focused theatre company at the heart of the Wakefield community, looking to ‘bring people together’ and ‘allow individuals to flourish’.
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.
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.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
