Portmeirion was created by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976. He wanted to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it – and hoped the village would make people think about buildings in the landscape.
The village was built as a place people could enjoy for its own sake. It was supposed to be a place where events, concerts and exhibitions could take place.
Tate Liverpool’s new multimedia exhibition ‘The Plant that Stowed Away’ explores connections between port cities, migration, and nature using the works in its collection.
free entry
‘Joanne Masding: The Moveable Scene of the page Page’ focuses on the intersection of typography, sculpture and the written word.
free entry
A new festival is born as Outer Waves takes over Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool over two days this May.
from £49.00
Christopher Kulendran Thomas at FACT is an exploration of the legacies of imperialism through new technologies.
free entry
Keeley Forsyth brings her haunting album The Hollow to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic for a stripped-back show with pianist Matthew Bourne.
from £19
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.
from £15.00
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
Located in the seaside town of Llandudno, MOSTYN is Wales’ foremost contemporary gallery and visual arts centre.
Fish Tram Chips is an award-winning fish and chip shop in Llandudno.
Pontcysyllte literally means ‘the bridge that connects’, and it is the defining feature of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches 11 miles.
Welsh for ‘everyone’s house’, Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham is a brand new cultural community hub, featuring two galleries, performance areas, a gallery shop, market stalls and a food court.
Lake Gallery is an artist-run space in West Kirby, showcasing fine art and contemporary craft in regularly changing exhibitions.
Chester is the oldest racecourse in the UK and possibly the world, the first recorded race was held on 9th February 1539.
This is the meeting point for Chester Cycle Tours who will help you to explore Chester’s most fascinating places with views and landmarks you won’t see on a typical bus or walking tour.
There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
Unique, stylish accommodation in the heart of the city of Chester. With unparalleled views of England’s oldest working racecourse, the contemporary Abode Chester offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city.
Steakhouse and friendly cocktail bar, specialising in local produce.
Discover Grosvenor Museum, from Roman artefacts to silver hallmarked in Chester, the Grosvenor Museum explores the rich history of Chester and the surrounding areas.
This contemporary Art Gallery In Chester displays and sells original and affordable works, with regular new exhibitions listed on their website.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
