An epicentre of entertainment and shopping housed within a 19th Century railway warehouse. The Great Northern is a commercial hub of leisure, lifestyle and buiness in the centre of Manchester.

A great little pub which is also a microbrewery. Much loved by locals, it has a great selection of beer and plays great music, with live jazz at the weekends.

HOME’s in-house restaurant has a nicely varied, with a large pizza section and an impressive but not unexpected array of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

The British Muslim Heritage Centre, or BMHC as it’s also know, was formerly the GMB National College. This 18th century Grade II listed building is located in the heart of Manchester and situated within 8 acres of attractive greenery.

James Martin’s new pre-theatre menu provides modern British cuisine at a pocket-friendly price.

Volunteer run theatre in Altrincham which traces its roots back to 1896.

New Adelphi is the University of Salford’s newest building, and is home to the School of Arts & Media and the New Adelphi Theatre. The £55m New Adelphi building opened on…

Summery bakes, seasonal salads and fresh light meals at Manchester Art Gallery’s in-house café, courtesy of highly-regarded Head Chef Matthew Taylor.

The Grove Inn is a local favourite for its quality ales, hearty grub, and an eclectic roster of live music – including regular folk nights.

The Empress Ballroom is a famous Blackpool venue in the heart of Winter Gardens. It has a spectacular interior, and a capacity of 3350. This makes it a wonderful place for concerts and large events.

Sitting in the heart of Lancaster is the Lancaster Library. When not serving its usual function, this beautiful space is occasionally transformed into an unlikely gig venue.

Salford Makers are a collective of artists, designers, educators and makers based at Islington Mill in Salford.