Crufts meets cabaret – it could only happen in Blackpool. Phosphorescent pooches will take part in the Lumidogs Doggie Parade following the walking art trail which takes in 20 site-specific artworks as part of LightPool Festival. This back-by-popular-demand parade will culminate in a glamorous contest and the chance for one colourful canine to be crowned Lumidog of the year.
Originally opened in 1921, The Regent is both a cinema and an antique centre, hosting over 50 stalls selling furniture, jewellery and memorabilia.
From rock to reggae, jazz, punk and soul, the vinyl revival is going strong at Records & Relics.
Blackpool’s Rhythm and Brew is a traditional pub for lovers of modern craft beer and alternative live music.
Looking for craft beer and real ale in Blackpool? Cask and Tap won’t disappoint, pouring from six taps and eight casks, forever in rotation.
This Topping Street Tandoori is a delight and is currently offering delivery for a small charge or collection with a minimum order of £13. Tandoori main dishes and a range of Madras, Dupiaza and Vindaloos to suit every palate, get started with Kofta or Kebabs, tandoori chicken or Fish Tikka.
If you fancy a lunchtime trip to Thai heaven then Boonnak also delivers a brilliant selection of smaller portions perfect for a midday meal. The team is currently offering a 15% discount on minimum orders and free delivery on its lunch boxes with a minimum spend.
At Stefani’s Pizzeria we pride ourselves in making the most delicious wood-fired pizza, we eat, drink and sleep pizza! Our Dough is made fresh daily and proved for a minimum of 24 hours and by sourcing the best ingredients from all different regions of Italy we bring you possibly the best pizza in Blackpool.
Yorkshire Fisheries is a multiple award-winning fish and chip shop that dates back to 1907, making it the oldest in Blackpool.
The live-music venue and bar is a hidden gem, standing out against the technicolour nightlife of Blackpool with its own understated edge.
Both a lifestyle store and a community arts hub, Aunty Social showcases the very best of Blackpool’s creative community. A great spot to pick up lovingly-made gifts.
Upside Down is a coffee shop with a vegetarian and vegan menu, that also sells range of house plants.
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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
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.
Explore the People’s History Museum with your banner bingo card in hand as you navigate their galleries through the lens of craftivism.
free entry
The Stockport Plaza will be hosting the spectacular Chinese New Year Extravaganza. After 5 years, Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts have returned to Manchester to welcome the Year of the Snake.
from £23.00
Get ready for a mystical, disgusting and hilarious adventure to Ancient Egypt that makes history fun for the whole family.
from £15.00
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00
Keep your eyes on the sky and go Wild About Birds at Manchester Museum this February Half Term.
free entry
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.
