Rebellion Festival Blackpool is the UKs largest independent punk festival!
With over 300 bands, 6 indoor stages, a literary festival, punk art exhibition and an electric atmosphere, this is a must-do summer celebration.
SEESAW is a co-working space, events venue and café.
A Rat Pack-style restaurant with of live music and upscale Italian-American dining, and strictly no phones.
Leeds Minster is a building rich in history and heritage. Explore the space, light a votive candle or listen to the famous organ when you visit.
Charcoal grill yakitori supper club held in a beautiful Tokyo-style backstreet cafe in the North Quarter.
The library in The 1 in 12 Club, an anarchist social centre and members’ club in Bradford formed in 1981.
Have a wild adventure at the Knowsley Safari Park, and get up close to lions, rhinos, camels and more from the comfort of your car.
Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre is perfectly placed to showcase the best of Liverpool, during a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Visit the only Beatles-inspired hotel in the world, relax amongst the artwork and artefacts and enjoy a cocktail in one of its stylish bars.
One of the most conveniently located hotels in Liverpool, the Pullman has the views, the luxurious interior and, of course, the fluffy robes.
Imagine That is a children’s play centre in Liverpool, with art, science and imagination zones to encourage creative fun and free play.
Swerve the queues at Manchester Airport, while enjoying food and drink curated by The French’s Adam Reid.
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.
The BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is brimming with the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling – and everyone is invited.
from £7.95
Visit the Trafford Centre this spooky season and enter the Halloween Trail – Skeleton Village awaits with lights, scares and family fun
from £9.00
Expect a packed programme of fun, family-friendly daytime activities and adults-only evening events spanning never-seen-before installations, live performance and interactive adventures.
Blackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class entertainment and art.
free entry
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns with cult horror and brand new premieres.
from £12
Light Night Leeds is a chance to see the city’s most loved locations in a brand new light, bringing cutting-edge artwork and giant installations to Leeds each year.
free entry
Halloween In The City is back to haunt Manchester with a petrifying programme of Halloween-themed events and activities taking place across the city centre.
free entry
Don't let the cold weather get you down with this soul warming autumn selection of tours and activities.
Take some autumnal eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Our reading matter lately has included lots of festival programmes, with Manchester Literature Festival already underway and Litfest in Lancaster due to start very soon.
Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.