The Royal Court Theatre stages mostly home-grown comedies, somewhat mannered and self-conscious reflections of an inward-looking city.

The Liverpool Playhouse, a local gem of a theatre, has a varied programme of events from a rock’n’roll panto, to live poetry and comedy.

The Baltic, Newcastle is a contemporary art gallery housed in a landmark industrial building on the banks of the River Tyne in Gateshead.

Utility, a homewares, gifts and furniture brand, has three shops in Liverpool’s city centre.

Today it is a stunning purpose-built theatre and studio on the very shores of Derwentwater offering a good and varied programme of theatre.

The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.

Leeds Playhouse is a hub for world class theatre and hosts a wide range of productions throughout the year.

One of Manchester’s best choice locations for the beer aficionado. With an ever-changing choice of ales and staff who really know their stuff.

Elegantly laid out with simple wooden tables and Burgundy-coloured banquettes, Côte in Manchester does brasserie food, and does it well.

Brought to you by the people behind Salt House Tapas, Bacaro is a Mediterranean restaurant in Liverpool that specialises in tempting small plates.

The Scandinavian Seamen’s Church in Liverpool was originally built to cater to the spiritual needs of incoming Scandinavian sailors.

Cooler-than-thou yet immensely comforting, this pub does it all: chilled mornings, lazy afternoons and music-filled nights.