The University of Sheffield Students’ Union houses gig venues, bars and various other facilities for students, staff and the general public. It hosts regular beer and cider festivals, as well as music festivals like Get Together, which takes place on May Bank Holiday each year.
YSP presents ‘The Pull of Gravity’ an exhibition of sculpture and film from the legendary artist William Kentridge.
From £0.00
YSP presents the first UK solo exhibition by Jordy Kerwick, from fantastical creatures on colourful canvases to carved stone.
Free entry
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
From £35.00
The Oldham Coliseum move down the road with a production of Jim Cartwright’s festive play filled with northern lights.
From £15.00
Leeds is a city best explored on foot. With a local guide leading the way, this 90-minute walking tour offers an engaging introduction to a city.
From £12.00
‘Plant Dreaming’ gathers the work of seven contemporary artists and their thoughts on plant knowledge and ecopolitics, at Leeds Art Gallery.
Free entry
Sure to awaken childlike imagination in us all, experience the sweetest of treats this Christmas with Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
From £23.00
Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.
From £20.00
You’ll always find a warm welcome at The Harley, a venue that introduced audiences to soon-to-be-huge acts such as Arctic Monkeys and The xx. This 200-capacity venue shut down in…
You’ll find everything from a rare Japanese giant salamander to an impressive collection of decorative caterpillars at this Zoological museum.
Part of The University of Sheffield, the 19th century Baptist Church was converted into a theatre in 1970 and is a unique, inspiring and atmospheric space.
The Centre for Poetry and Poetics (CPP) brings together those fascinated by poetry both in and out of Sheffield, including academics, poets, publishers, students and readers. It comprises faculty from the University of Sheffield, alongside Sheffield-based poets, presses and other affiliates.
CollardMansion sells clothes, accessories and homeware, some made in Sheffield and others ethically-sourced and curated from international designers.
With tempting doorstep displays and a fragrant and cheerful interior, Plantology is a beautiful oasis in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter.
Pints of Zombie, beers, tacos and late night DJ’s make The Gatsby the place to party in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter.
Located inside a former fire station, this pub in Sheffield serves a contemporary brunch and burger menu plus cocktails and cask ales, alongside lively gigs and DJ sets.
An escape room experience in Sheffield.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens boasts a bear pit (yes, really), a huge, glass-roofed pavilion and acres of peaceful space.
Established in 1978, this beloved hand-painted red and yellow fronted shop is the largest independent vinyl and CD store in South Yorkshire.
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Winter brings a huge haul of seasonal shows, as well as productions that resolutely veer away from the fairy lights.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Manchester’s closing out the year – and looking to the new one – with a run of gigs from some of the country’s best underground exports.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
