Caustic Coastal is a gallery, artist studios and independent art label based in Salford, working as a curatorial platform for artists.

The apple in Now Wave’s eye, YES boasts four floors of live music and DJs, and offers food via two outlets. It also has a huge outdoor roof terrace!

Sadlers Yard is a public square and events space in Manchester from NOMA Mcr. Home of the Pilcrow Pub and PLANT NOMA.

Founded by artists Rebecca Scott and Mark Woods, Cross Lane Projects brings new contemporary art to Cumbria and is situated in a former Kendal Mint Cake factory in central Kendal.

A much-needed addition to the fast-growing Stevenson Square area of the Northern Quarter. Flok offers sophistication, superb tapas-style food and an impressively well-stocked bar.

Authentic and inventive Middle Eastern small plates at this laid-back restaurant in the heart of Chester.

This small but perfectly-formed sushi restaurant could well be one of Manchester’s best restaurants. Whatever you do, try the freshwater eel.

Contemporary Six is an independent commercial art gallery in Manchester city centre, set up by Alex Reuben in 2010.

A Grade II* Listed former locomotive works from the 1820’s, now and events space hosting some of Newcastle’s most exciting event; from live performances, club nights and exhibitions, to food and drink festivals.

Artists studios and co-working space with a gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Sage Gateshead is an impressive music venue.

Newcastle’s museum of natural history, archaeology, geology and world cultures.