Playhouse, Whitley Bay, is a fantastically diverse performance venue. Come to see theatre, comedy, live music, pantomime and more – all in the comfortably refurbished auditorium, nestled in the coastal town.
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
Punk theatre at its most unruly. Philosophy of the World brings noise, chaos and a rebellious spirit to Leeds Playhouse.
From £17.00
With interactive encounters and live performance, Compass Festival is set to animate the city of Leeds once again this November.
Free entry
Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.
From £60.00
Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.
From £75.00
A Paradise Works exhibition by British Chinese artist Donald Shek explores how dance connects cultures and generations.
Free entry
A major new production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s cult musical arrives at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this autumn before heading down the M62 to Liverpool Playhouse for Christmas.
From £34.50
A genuine community theatre and one of the best in the region, People’s Theatre in Newcastle is one of the oldest and largest non-professional theatres in the country.
Near Heaton you can find Armstrong Park, which connects Heaton Park with Jesmond Dean. This is one of the smaller parks in Newcastle but has its own beauty and pleasure to it.
Beautifully rustic Mediterranean interiors, animated atmosphere and mouth watering food all work in happy unison to make a visit to Boquerones Tapas and Cocktails always agreeable.
Jesmond Dene is one of the favourite locations for walks in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for locals, from relaxing walks through to picnics, people from all over the city travel to enjoy this wonderful Victorian park.
Jesmond Dene House can be found in the fantastic Victorian pleasure park of Jesmond Dene. The hotel itself is independent of any larger chains and so the quality of the experience that you have is down to the owners, staff and their expression of the North East of England’s hospitality.
Found in the east end of Newcastle, Heaton Park offers fantastic opportunities to explore with woods, beautifully maintained flowerbeds, and wooded areas all in the same park. It is fantastically connected to both Armstrong Park and Jesmond Dene, for those looking to extend their walk around the other parks locally.
One of Newcastle’s most well loved gig venues, Little Buildings is open 7 days a week and remains a local favourite.
Seven Stories is the National Children’s Library which brings together all of children’s literature into a single building. Based in the creative area of the Ouseburn valley, Seven Stories is built inside of a building with seven stories, but its name has a double meaning as all the stories we tell fall within seven plots: Quest; Overcoming the Monster; Rags to Riches; Voyage and Return; Tragedy; Rebirth and Comedy!
Artists studios and co-working space with a gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A converted Victorian warehouse, with over 250 collections of work on display at any given time, as well as The Factory Kitchen Café.
It's autumn and time to get scheduling those hearty meals. Here's the October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
The nights are drawing in. Theatre across the North is refusing to play it safe. November brings experimental performance, queer comedy and plenty of surprises.
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It’s a good season for contemporary art fans in Manchester, with many of our favourite small galleries launching something big.
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.
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
