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John Moores Painting Prize 2025 at the Walker Art Gallery
The John Moores Painting Prize is back, and bigger than ever! Head to Liverpool’s Walker Gallery to see the best of contemporary painting.
Free entryWhat not to miss
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The Way In Is Not The Whole Way Through at texture
texture presents ‘The Way In Is Not The Whole Way Through’, a four-artist exhibition exploring the concept of novelty in art.
Free entry
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Black Power Desk at Lowry
Following a sell-out premiere at Brixton House, this bold new musical brings the hidden history of Britain’s Black Power movement to Salford.
From £16.00
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Widescreen Weekend at The National Science and Media Museum
Widescreen Weekend returns with a programme of large-format cinematic classics and exciting modern films.
From £5.50
TTSSFU at The Attic
Twisting shoegaze into something darker and more volatile, TTSSFU returns with new EP Blown and a headline Leeds show.
From £13.00
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Queer British Gems at Kitty’s Laundrette
A thoughtfully-curated season of Queer British Gems courtesy of Paraphysis Cinema.
From £1.00
Halina Rice at Liverpool Arts Club
Halina Rice transforms Arts Club Liverpool with an immersive AV show, bridging shimmering atmospheres, driving beats and human warmth.
From £17.50Tickets by Creative Tourist
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Art and Soul Workshop at Flow at Transcend Studios
Tickets from £20.00
Flow by Transcend welcomes you to a tactile, soul-nourishing evening at their...
9D Breathwork at Transcend Studios
Tickets from £30.00
Interrupt old patterns and clear mental clutter with this workshop in Salford...
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Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District
Tickets from £55.00
A tour through idyllic Derbyshire and the Peak District, where rolling hills,...
Secrets of The University of Manchester with Interior Visits
Tickets from £20.00
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore...
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The Manchester Pub Walkabout
Tickets from £25.00
Stagger across three hundred years of Manchester's drinking history in one of...
Suffragettes, Significant Women and Manchester
Tickets from £20.00
Explore the Suffragettes' epic fight for equal rights on this guided tour...
Halloween: The Ghosts of Manchester
Tickets from £25.00
Explore Manchester’s creepiest corners this Halloween, when Jonathan Schofield Tours will reveal...
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Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester
Tickets from £74.63
This part of the world is packed with both marvels and myths,...
The Peterloo Massacre Tour
Tickets from £20.00
Visit key locations associated with a moment that helped shape the future...
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Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
The UK's most important visual art prize is back for its 2025 edition, with four new artist nominations in Bradford's Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.
Take me thereDestinations
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Things to do in LeedsOur guide to Leeds, a hub of northern creativity, the metropolis of Yorkshire and one of the greenest cities in the UK.
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Things to Do in LiverpoolOur guide to the thriving city of Liverpool, where new creative futures are written against the backdrop of a unique history.
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Things to Do in ManchesterOur guide to the best things to in Manchester, from award-winning theatre and exhibitions to the busiest music scene in the North.
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Bradford 2025 – UK City of CultureBradford 2025 – UK City of Culture is a city in celebration, not just for Bradford and the surrounding districts, but the whole of the North.
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Things to do in BlackpoolFancy a day trip? Explore our guide to Blackpool and build yourself an itinerary featuring attractions, galleries, restaurants and more.
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Things to do in YorkWe take a closer look at York, one of the UK’s most beautiful heritage cities with a wealth of contemporary culture.
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Things to do in LancashireOur guide to the culturally rich coastal county of Lancashire, encompassing Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool and Blackburn.
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Things to Do in CheshireOur guide to the best things to in Cheshire, including culture, shopping and food and drink in Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield.
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Things to Do in CumbriaOur guide to the best things to do in the Cumbria and the Lake District, including Penrith, Kendal, Carlisle, Keswick and Cockermouth.
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Things to do in West YorkshireOur guide to the best things to do in culture-packed West Yorkshire, including Hebden Bridge, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield.
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Things to do in the North EastOur guide to the North East spans industrial heritage in Sunderland, medieval architecture in Durham and world-class culture in Newcastle.
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Things to Do in SheffieldOur guide to the hilly city of Sheffield, which boasts a fantastic community of artists, makers and cultural organisations.
Seasonal Guides
Where to go
Peak District
The Chequers Inn
A 16th century, family-run, traditional country inn with an impressive dining space.
Manchester
Salt & Pepper
Chinese inspired British food in the centre of Manchester, backed up by plenty of well-deserved local hype.
Cheshire
The Stables Restaurant
at Manor House Alsager
at Manor House Alsager
The in-house restaurant at the 17th-century Manor House farmhouse in Cheshire.
Manchester
Morning Glory
Morning Glory positions itself as a grab-and-go spot, with just 12 seats inside serving coffee, bagels and sweet treats.
Liverpool
Kitty’s Laundrette
A Launderette and Dry Cleaners that doubles as an accessible, community space for people to gather, talk and learn.
Leeds
The Warehouse In Holbeck
Run by acclaimed theatre company Slung Low, The Warehouse in Holbeck is home to boundary-pushing performance and community projects.
Manchester
House of Social Food Hall
The newest addition to Manchester’s First Street, House of Social is more than mere student accommodation.
Culture Guides
Music in the North
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
Cinema in the North
A host of Halloween horrors, experimental shorts, plus pioneering black British cinema make our October Cinema Guide.
Theatre in the North
Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries around the North are gearing up for a new season of exhibitions - from iconic art prizes to smaller, artist-led gems.
Music in the North
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
Tours and Activities in the North
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
Food and Drink in the North
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Family things to do in the North
September and beyond brings culture, theatre, disgusting history and loads of fun.