‘A Michelin restaurant with rooms’. A relaxed and refined dining experience, with access to the freshest produce all year round. The Pentonbridge Inn will welcome you for a fantastic meal and, if you wish, an evening’s rest.
Visit the retrospective of photographs by Franki Raffles, a feminist, activist photographer who recorded the lives of women around the world.
free entry
Photograper Joanne Coates celebrates working class residents of rural areas in her tender, considered images of modern countryside.
free entry
Hannah Perry interrogates her own experience of becoming a mother, utilising it as a starting point for conversations on labour, class and gender.
free entry
Featuring over 200 artists and performers, immersive arts experiences and kids activities, Kendal Calling is a great, family-friendly festival set in the stunning Lake District.
from £199.00
The world’s most famous detective gets a fresh makeover in this speedy slapstick-style performance at Cumbria’s stunning Theatre by the Lake.
from £12.00
Claude Cahun’s captivating self-portraits are on display at Abbot House, celebrating the artist’s innovative, bold approach to art and life.
from £0.00
‘Legacy’ is a solo show from Charmaine Watkiss, investigating the relationship between humans and nature, predominantly through drawing.
from £0.00
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
from £0.00
No other World Heritage Site in Europe provides the public with as much access to so many archaeological ruins as Hadrian’s Wall.
Among the largest inland bodies of water in England, the Derwent Reservoir is a perfect spot for wild swimming.
“A Palladium gem on the banks of the River Tyne.” 45-minute guided tours available, which showcase the family’s collection of Old Master paintings, silver, ceramics, rare furniture and antiquities.
Set within 13,000 acres of woodland, hills and pleasure gardens, Wallington is a grand National Trust property in Northumberland.
The Village Bakery is there to fortify those in need – with fresh breads and good food – and you don’t have to cycle there to try it.
The North Pennines is one of the finest and most picturesque Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) found in England.
Long Meg and Her Daughters is one of the finest and most prominent stone circles in the North of England, with myth and enigma at its core.
Considered one of the best collections in the world, whether you are already a miniaturist fan, or a fresh face, you won’t leave this Museum without an appreciation.
Lacy’s Caves are fascinating structures in an area marked with the indelible pick-axe of history, and they just so happen to be in a spot made for wild swimmers.
A converted fire station in the City of Carlisle, this venue offers a variety of spaces for live performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.
An eclectic display of Carlisle’s talent, this gallery not only platforms its community but hosts regular events and constantly changing exhibitions.
Opened in 2002, The Brickyard is Carlisle’s longest-running independent music venue, offering live performances in an intimate church hall.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.
