The latest addition to Marriott’s AC Hotels portfolio is based smack bang in the middle of the Northern Quarter.

Niamos is a co-operatively run exhibition, arts, and performance space with a micro bakery, music studio’s, a kitchen and a holistic well-being space in the midst of transformation.

Head to the Pier Head for Liverpool’s most iconic buildings on the waterfront.

Liverpool’s first street food market is now open. Thursday 17:00 – 23:00, Friday 12:00 – 24:00, Saturday 11:00 – 24:00, Sunday 11:00 – 21:00.

The Allotment Vegan Restaurant is an award-winning vegan restaurant, formerly based in Stockport and now in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.

Clay studio was founded in 2016 to provide a dedicated workshop for new graduates, hobby ceramicists and experienced makers. The studio also offers a range of classes for students of all abilities.

Rocking, rolling, rum bar on Manchester’s Bridge Street

Highly-regarded Spanish restaurant on Deansgate

Canal Street restaurant from this legendary British chef

Good quality midrange hotel smack dab in the centre of Manchester

Mercure Piccadilly’s in-house restaurant with a varied menu and excellent views over Manchester

Relaxed and friendly Cookery and Barista school located in the peaceful suburb of Didsbury. They host a range of informal cooking events and classes, where you can create and enjoy food