Manchester Buddhist Centre welcomes everyone and anyone into their multipurpose haven of calm in the Northern Quarter.

A creative space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter with dance studios.

A conservation area with trails, information boards and picnic areas dotted around the River Etherow.

Part of the National Cycle Network, this off-road path links Chorlton, Fallowfield, Levenshulme, Gorton and Fairfield.

A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).

A family-friendly country estate and park near Wigan with impressive woodlands.

Tea Hive is simply the best breakfast in Chorlton. Sure, there’s nice places along Beech Road and the many (many) bars dotted around the area make a pretty good fist of it, but Tea Hive reigns supreme.

The French is one of Manchester’s most highly regarded restaurants. Head chef Adam Reid has a real grasp on what makes Manchester tick. A less fussy, more relaxed, and, at times, gloriously silly restaurant.

Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse on Merseyside, best known for holding the annual Grand National steeplechase.

The Stanley Dock gives a true sense of the industrial past of Liverpool with its monumental buildings and new cultural venues.

The Font is a popular bar in Chorlton which serves up a great selection of beers and cocktails as well as an ever changing food menu.

Latest addition to The ACC Liverpool Group’s family of world class venues alongside interconnected sister venues BT Convention Centre and the M&S Bank Arena.