The eagerly awaited arrival of Yayoi Kusama’s You, Me and the Balloons will be arriving at Factory International very soon. For D/deaf and disabled visitors, why not experience the exhibition from a more personal perspective with a BSL interpreted guided tour.
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship.
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Michelin-starred dining at the Farlam Hall Hotel in Cumbria.
Saan1 is an independent art space in Manchester’s NQ
Unagi’s new venue in Salford Quays, serving superb quality sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Swarthmore is a centre for learning at any age for those who don’t feel comfortable in more formal educational settings.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
The Northern Market is a vibrant multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leeds, including a food hall and cinema room.
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessions
Enter into the world of Salsa dancing with expert guidance and a friendly community at Instituto Cervantes Manchester.
from £63.00
Learn to sew with the friendly experts and sustainability enthusiasts at Stitched Up with this three week introduction to sewing.
from £75.00
Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.
free entry
A seasonal supply of wellbeing courses and creative workshops to maintain or foster positive mental health in the over 55s.
free entry
Groundwork are encouraging young people to engage in environmental social action projects, through nature based activities.
free entry
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.
