The Craft House was established in 2016 in the UNESCO World Heritage site Saltaire. With a vibrant programme of art and craft workshops that cater for a range of skill levels, the emphasis is on encouraging creativity and enjoyment whilst passing on key skills.
YOU:MATTER is a spectacular audio-visual experience that explores our place in the universe and the invisible links between us and the cosmos
From £2.00
‘Loops’ is a new collaborative exhibition of textiles at Sunny Bank Mills, connecting artists from across the Netherlands and Yorkshire.
Free entry
Steam-powered storytelling at its very best and perfectly staged for Bradford 2025, this much-loved classic is pulling into the station in spectacular style this summer.
From £10.00
Take in the expansive views of the moorland as you explore four large-scale artworks, accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack created by Opera North.
Free entry
Threshold presents Hannah Platt: Playing Out, a humorous blend of photography and sculpture in the form of an outdoor installation.
Free entry
Meg Erridge asks what it means to live without direction in her first solo exhibition ‘Drift’ at Assembly House in Leeds.
Free entry
Leeds International African Arts Festival partners with Hyde Park Picture House this summer, with a pair of films scheduled as part of the cinema’s ongoing Cinema Africa! strand.
Free entry
Paint your own ceramics with Salt Pots, their mindful crafts are the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon or enjoy a special occasion.
Saltaire’s Victoria Hall is a beautiful 15th century Italian inspired building first opened to the public in 1871.
Salts Mill has evolved from its roots as a powerhouse of the industrial revolution to become a chic gallery and retail space.
Caroline Street Social Club brings together musicians, dancers, thespians and bingo players, in a club where live performance, real ale and a warm welcome are never out of fashion.
SALT Beer Factory, named after the village of Saltaire where they first began, pride themselves making delicious craft beer for those who love it.
The Live Room is a well established Roots music club that attracts crowds from all over Yorkshire and acts from all over the world.
This humble Methodist church is a beautiful attraction to visit in the model village of Saltaire.
For a David Hockney fan, this is the place to be. Visit this lesser known gem for access to the beautiful collections of legendary David Hockney.
Enjoy delicious vegan eats, lovingly made with fresh local produce, at the excellent Dandelion Cafe in Saltaire.
The stylish interior, proximity to picturesque Saltaire and warm welcome of Abbey Lodge Hotel make it an ideal place to stay.
Having started as one of pioneers in the northern micro brewery revolution, Saltaire Brewery’s taproom is a must visit for beer enthusiasts.
From city-wide art festivals to open-air sculptural installations, we have exhibitions from all around the North, both indoors and out.
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss (unless you’re paying attention).
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
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.
