The Citadel
Creative Tourist
Arts centre in the heart of St. Helens specialising in theatre and music.
What's on near The Citadel
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Shirley Valentine at Liverpool Everyman
Willy Russell’s one-woman show comes home to Liverpool Everyman, bringing the perfect ending to the theatre’s 60th birthday year.
from £11.00
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘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
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Art Plays Games at FACT
Art Plays Games is a new show at FACT, celebrating games created by digital artists and independent video game developers.
free entry
Poor Artists: The White Pube in Conversation with Frances Disley
The White Pube (Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad), visit the Bluecoat to discuss their debut book Poor Artists
from £5.00
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But Does It Speak? at the Bluecoat
The Bluecoat presents a new season of screenings, workshops and events from artists who utilise written and spoken word.
free entry
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The Plant that Stowed Away at TATE Liverpool
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
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The Wild Grill Experience at Millington Hall Farm
The Wild Grill Experience at Millington Hall Farm is ideal for those who love meat, barbecue and learning something new.
from £89.50
The Little Prince at Waterside Arts
Explore the world’s beauty through the eyes of the curious Little Prince.
from £7.50Where to go near The Citadel
St. Helens
The World Of Glass in St. Helens
The World of Glass in St. Helens is an award-winning visitor centre housed in a grade 2 listed building located on the Sankey Canal.
Alexandra Park, St. Helens
The 1960’s, grade II listed Alexandra Park is the former home of Pilkingtons Glass Head Quarters in St. Helens.
St. Helens
Dream
at St Helens
at St Helens
Dream is a 20 metre high sculpture located on the former site of Sutton Manor Colliery in St Helens, designed by world-renowned and award-winning artist, Jaume Plensa.
Prescot
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Shakespeare North Playhouse is a theatre, education, outdoor performance garden and exhibition space in Prescot, just outside of Liverpool.
Liverpool
Knowsley Safari Park
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.
Knowsley
Knowsley Hall
Situated on a private walled estate, Knowsley Hall has been in The Earl of Derby’s family for over 600 years and is usually reserved exclusively for private events and filming.
Liverpool
Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Croxteth Hall provides a magnificent and popular venue for walks within a beautiful countryside setting.
Wigan
The Edge, Wigan
Opened in September 2017, The Edge Arena is Wigan’s performance, conference and event venue.
Warrington
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Opened in 1857, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is one of the oldest museums in the country and much of the quintessential character of the building has been preserved.
Warrington
Pyramid Arts Centre
Culture Warrington hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year representing local, regional and national artists’ work.
Liverpool
Liverpool Cheese Company
Ditch the supermarket stuff – Liverpool Cheese Company is a one stop shop for the best that dairy has to offer.
District Guides
Culture Guides
Food and Drink in the North
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Cinema in the North
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Theatre in the North
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Literature Events in the North
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Music in the North
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
Family things to do in the North
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Tours and Activities in the North
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.