Art was very important to the Ancient Egyptians – they wrote with pictures, carved monumental sculptures and painted colourful images!
Create some characteristic Ancient Egyptian style art of your own.
This is a free drop in activity and there is no need to book.
Blue Planet Aquarium is home to animals from all around the world, one of the UK’s largest collections of sharks and a 71-metre underwater tunnel to see them from!
The friendly Embassie Backpackers hostel is located in a 200 year old, vintage mansion and was the first hostel in Liverpool.
A pleasant and affordable place to stay in Liverpool, International Inn is hidden away in a quiet street but still close to everything you need.
A central option for travellers to the port city of Liverpool, PH Hostel offers a friendly, comfy place to stay.
Travelodge Liverpool docks is a conveniently located hotel, where you can always expect a good night’s sleep.
Kabannas Liverpool offers a choice of comfortable rooms, from private doubles to shared options to suit all needs and group sizes.
YHA Liverpool Albert Dock has everything you need for a comfortable night in the city, at a pleasingly low cost.
The Liner Hotel offers accommodation in style, with comfort, luxury and a seasonal menu in a central Liverpool location.
With comfy beds and tasty breakfast, Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre is always a safe bet, in an excellent central location.
The Oracle is a mysteriously classy cocktail bar with magicians performing tricks at your table, right in the centre of Liverpool
Where punk art meets urban chic, a colourful retreat for all those who want to emerge themselves in Liverpudlian culture.
The Plaza Community Cinema is truly a unique community resource with big releases, special screenings and affordable tickets.
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
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Igshaan Adams’s opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
free entry
The exhibition celebrates the incredible effort from scientists around the world, responsible for the creation of the COVID-19 vaccine.
free entry
Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
Don't let the cold weather get you down with this soul warming autumn selection of tours and activities.
Bookish goings-on are perfect for picking up presents for others and treats to get yourself through the cold, dark days ahead.
A host of Halloween horrors, and some big film festivals feature amongst our highlights this autumn.
Spanning leftfield pop, forward-thinking classical and heady electronica, check out our latest music picks for autumn.
We travel all around the North in this month’s top picks to bring you mood-boosting colour, a gallery playground and the experiences of artist mothers.
Take some autumnal eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.