Stonecarving may not be the first activity to come to mind when looking for a new thing to do on a weekend. However, this September, you can spend a weekend at Sunny Bank Mills learning the basics of stone carving with sculptor Dominic Hopkinson
Truman Books is an independent bookshop and cafe in Farsley, West Leeds.
A 500-capacity venue in Farsley, presenting the finest music, comedy and performance. Run by Trouble at Mill Events and Sunny Bank Mills, twinned with Farsley Constitutional.
A club for working persons, presenting the finest comedy, theatre, spoken-word, music, quizzes and craft ales.
A 19th century inn on the outskirts of Leeds, repurposed into a modern hotel with plenty of charm.
Pudsey Market is a traditional style market in Pudsey, just outside the centre of Leeds.
Bradford’s Industrial Museum transports you back to the cities former incarnation, as a powerhouse of the north. See working machinery, the living spaces of mill owners and workers as well as contemporary responses to the archive.
Bab Tooma serves authentic Middle Eastern and Syrian food. The restaurant is a local favourite for kebabs and grilled meats.
Founded in 1152, Kirkstall Abbey on the bank of the River Aire is one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian monastery in Britain.
If your children struggle to imagine life without tablets, iPhone games or a PlayStation, then a trip to Abbey House Museum should prove an eye-opening experience.
Interplay works across all definitions of exclusion to create a special theatre that places the audience at the centre of the experience.
Stylish and modern Halal steak restaurant that specialises in high-quality cuts of beef.
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
Instituto Cervantes presents a photography exhibition from Antonia Peña, exploring the connection between humans and the natural environment.
free entry
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
