Cooper Gallery
Creative Tourist
A vibrant creative art-space in the heart of Barnsley, Cooper Gallery is home to a beautiful collection of 17th-20th century art, and hosts a diverse range of contemporary touring exhibitions.
What's on near Cooper Gallery
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
from £25
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
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
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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
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Creatures of the Night Comedy Club
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entryWhere to go near Cooper Gallery
Leeds
Tropical World
At Tropical World, families can enjoy a fun-filled and educational day out. Start your epic journey in the Butterfly House, where exotic butterflies fly freely through our swampy mangrove, fluttering
Manchester
Soap Street Pizza
Based at Nordie in Levenshulme, Soap Street Pizza put out the perfect pie: crispy base and inspired toppings.
City Centre
Pip
at Treehouse Manchester
at Treehouse Manchester
Pip is the in-house restaurant at the long-awaited Treehouse Hotel, headed up by Bury-born chef, Mary-Ellen McTague.
Leeds
Wellington Place
Wellington Place is a brand new business park in Leeds, with multi-use spaces and a varied programme of events from street food to art shows.
Manchester
School of Digital Arts (SODA)
SODA is Manchester Metropolitan University’s a purpose‑built, interdisciplinary school that facilitates the study of new media.
Cumbria
Gilpin Hotel and Spa
Gilpin offers a world-class spa experience that blends relaxation with nature.
Cheshire
The Vines
at Carden Park
at Carden Park
The restaurant at the heart of the Carden Park country estate, The Vines is a retreat into culinary excellence.
Chester
The Spa
at Carden
at Carden
The Spa at Carden is a high-end well-being experience, part of the luxury Carden Park complex.
Cheshire
Carden Park
Huge luxury estate, featuring high-end restaurant, beautiful rooms, a fully-packed spa and much more.
Leeds
Chapeltown Library
at The Reginald Centre
at The Reginald Centre
The Reginald Centre Community Hub provides one stop centre services, job shop support and a library amongst other community activities.
Leeds
Travelling Man Leeds
A quirky little shop for comics, graphic novels, role-playing and board games, with frequent in-store events.
Leeds
The Bookshop on the Square Otley
The bookshop on the square is an independent bookshop located in the market town of Wharfedale, in the heart of Otley.
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in the North
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Tours and Activities in the North
Boozy tours, art workshops and a 'hobby house' that champions all things DIY, get the creative cogs whirring with our latest batch of tours and activities.
Music in the North
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.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.