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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The Wind in The Willows at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Get ready to head to the English countryside with Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger when The Wind in the Willows comes to Prescot.
from £3.00
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Poetry Walk at The Reader in Liverpool
Join the Poetry Walk with The Reader in Calderstones Park every Thursday morning or Shared Reading groups on Tuesdays.
free entry
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Homotopia Festival 2023
Performances, screenings, workshops, live music and conversation, Liverpool’s longest-running LGBTQ+ arts festival is back to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
from £8.00
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Return of the Gods at The World Museum
Get ready for the drama and grandeur of the ancient world in ‘Return of the Gods’ at Liverpool’s World Museum.
£8 with concessions
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John Moores Painting Prize 2023 at Walker Art Gallery
The John Moores Painting Prize is back, and bigger than ever! Head to Liverpool’s Walker Gallery to see the best of contemporary painting.
from £2.50
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Photie Man: 50 Years of Tom Wood at Walker Art Gallery
Visit ‘Tom Wood: Photie Man’ at Walker Art Gallery, a retrospective of the legendary photographer’s work, from the early days to now.
9, with concessions
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A Festive Feast at Picturehouse at FACT
Get into the spirit with a mouthwatering season of food on film in Liverpool.
from £8.00
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Jenkin Van Zyl: Surrender at FACT
An endurance dance marathon, a “rat king”, a mirror ball… venture into Jenkin Van Zyl’s hallucinatory film-world with Surrender.
free entryWhere 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
Due to open in 2022, Shakespeare North Playhouse is a new theatre, education, outdoor performance garden and exhibition space in Merseyside.
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.
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.
Wigan
Castlefield Gallery New Art Spaces: Wigan
Castlefield Gallery’s latest New Art Spaces pop up gallery space opens in Wigan.
Liverpool
The Mansion House Calderstones Park
In South Liverpool’s Calderstones Park, the Grade II listed Mansion House is home to The Reader organisation, promoting reading and literature.
District Guides
Culture Guides
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Theatre in Manchester and the North
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Literature Events in Manchester and the North
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Music in Manchester and the North
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Family things to do in Manchester and the North
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Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
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Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
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Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.