Parcevall Hall Gardens are a lasting testament to the remarkable insight of Sir William Milner (1893-1960). Origionally a project, began in 1927, to rebuild the derelict shell of Parcevall Hall at Skyreholme. The gardens were designed to maintain interest year round, through every season.
For the first time ever, Ferlinghetti Day will be celebrated here in the UK, marking the poet, artist, publisher and anarchist’s birthday.
free entry
The freshly refurbished National Science and Media Museum reopens with an exhibition of David Hockney’s photographic and video ‘joiner’ works.
free entry
YOU:MATTER is a spectacular audio-visual experience that explores our place in the universe and the invisible links between us and the cosmos
from £2.00
Organised by the brilliant Kimberly Campanello, this showcase brings together eight-minute poetry experiments by ten writers, which is amazing value for money – especially as it’s completely free.
free entry
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00
Award-winning sauna and cold-plunge pools experience located in the heart of Hebden Bridge, Iglu brings the Scandi experience to Yorkshire.
from £10.00
‘Eternal Return’ celebrates filmmaker Stuart Croft whose. innovative approach to film blurred the boundaries between the art gallery and cinema.
free entry
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
Hesketh Farm Park is the friendliest place with lots of animals to meet, things to play with and space for running around.
Bolton Abbey is one of the most fulsomely preserved English monasteries and sits as Wordsworth wrote “along the banks of crystal Wharf”. A touch northwards is a shallow beach, which is a wonderful spot for families to play and take a dip.
As one the best preserved examples of a medieval castle in the country, Skipton Castle was originally built in 1090 and is well worth a visit.
Skipton Castle Woods has idyllic spaces to walk and play in as well as a wealth of local wildlife, check out their events and tours.
A homely guest house and cottage perfectly nestled in the back streets of Skipton, The Pinfold offers guests a cosy and homely place to stay.
Fine art, photography and sculpture – all by talented local artists – are exhibited in the Mill Bridge Gallery located in a canal-side building.
Gift shop, printmakers and gallery shop in one, Magpie sell a locally sourced collection of wonderful and beautiful things as well as hosting workshops.
Skipton Town Hall is a live arts and theatre venue in the heart of the town as well as holding the Craven Museum and art gallery.
Catering for light lunches as well as they can cater for three course meals, Le Bistro Des Amis is a charming and relaxed French inspired eatery.
Craven arts studio is an artist-led organisation with an aim to support local artists creating space for contemporary visual arts in North Yorkshire.
The Narrow Boat is in an excellent location and serves hearty home cooked comfort food alongside exceptional beers, ales and ciders.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
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.
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
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.
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
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.
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
