Pier 8, The Lowry’s in-house fine dining restaurant, is all about fresh produce and bold British flavours

Blackpool’s Grand theatre is home to a broad and high quality touring programme of entertainment including drama, musical theatre, opera, ballet and dance.

Mughli, the best Rusholme Indian restaurant by a Curry Mile

Traditional Italian restaurant, serving everything from pizza to steak. All this in a large modern venue with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Piccadilly Gardens is part public transport hub, part public gardens. Think of it as your gateway to Manchester.

BALTIC 39 is a vibrant community of practising artists, academics and researchers located on High Bridge in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run space in Levenshume, with a gallery and over 30 studios, with regular exhibitions and open studio weekends.

Cibo is one of the newer Italian restaurant to open in Manchester. Modern Italian food in snazzy city centre surroundings.

Town hall for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport

A beautiful National Trust beach which emerges from glorious coastal pinewoods. The ideal spot for walking the dog and spying red squirrels.

Bar and multi-use venue (music, art, film, politics…) in the centre of Leeds run by a workers’ co-op in partnership with a members’ club.

DoubleTree by Hilton ensures a seamless and enjoyable stay in one of Manchester’s most vibrant districts.