Had enough of shopping? Head to Wakefield Museum for the perfect antidote – a Christmas themed Santa crafts activity to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
This is a free, drop-in activity, for all ages, and there is no need to book.
Part of Wakefield Museums and Castles 12 Days of Christmas.
Belzan is a modern bistro serving delicious food in a relaxed and friendly setting, in an unexpected location.
A Scandi-inspired restaurants that celebrates Northern hospitality, with a seasonal menu made from locally-sourced ingredients.
Mahoe Blue is a bar and bistro that serves authentic Jamaican food in a cosy venue in South Liverpool.
The largest of Rough Trade stores, it’s record shop, event space and concert venue in the heart of Liverpool, complete with its own gift shop
A disused bank vault now conceals a unique gallery space and filming location, championing local creatives and their vision.
Lake Gallery is an artist-run space in West Kirby, showcasing fine art and contemporary craft in regularly changing exhibitions.
Birkenhead Central Library provides books and resources, and welcomes everyone to their community hub in a stunning, historic location.
Love Lane Brewery offers delicious food and a wide selection of beers as well as tours of the brewery and gin distillery.
The Reader brings people together through a shared love of literature and their home is in the beautiful Calderstones Park in Liverpool.
Hidden in the Georgian Quarter, Ye Cracke is a historic Liverpool pub, known for being John Lennon’s local in his student days
81 Renshaw is a record store in Liverpool city centre, selling new and second-hand vinyl from a location with a long musical history
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
A fun, free and relaxed space for families to get creative, play games, and watch films.
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.
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
The Twilight Trail is an enchanting winter light show, launching at Freight Island over the festive season.
from £9.00
Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo transforms the most popular tourist attraction outside London into a magical, illuminated world.
from £12
Blackpool’s festive village, Christmas By The Sea, promises charming log cabins, larger-than-life light installations and much more.
free entry
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we head into the new year.
Warm, intimate storytelling is the thread connecting our new picks, which include a number of brilliant folk artists.
From genre-defying art film to vibrant embroidery and Surrealist sculpture, check out the best winter exhibitions to see right now.
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Get creative, allow yourself to be curious and learn something new with this month's tours and activities guide.
Looking for the best winter meals the North has to offer? This month's guide to food and drink has the lot.
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.
