Join the National Coal Mining Museum for England for a series of poetry workshops. In collaboration with notable publishers, The Poetry Business, everyone and anyone will be encouraged to write poems around the theme of coal mining. Some of the poems will then be chosen to be part of the Coal Anthology, a collection set to be published in the Autumn.
Explore underground mines and get creative this half term!
free entry
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.
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
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.