Great outdoor spot

Sizergh Castle
KendalSizergh Castle, or Sizergh - National Trust as they're calling it nowadays, sits just outside the southern boundary of the...

High Dam Tarn
FinsthwaiteHigh Dam Tarn, hidden in the fells north of Newby Bridge, is a dream spot for sunbathing, swimming and soaking...

Pavilion Gardens Buxton
BuxtonIt's the variety of attractions and things to do that make Pavilion Gardens Buxton special. This elegant Victorian park and...

On The Waterfront
WaterfrontOn The Waterfront is a four-day open air festival on Pier Head. It kickstarts the summer festival season in Liverpool,...

Parklife Festival
PrestwichIt's the big one, at least for the under-25s amongst us. Parklife is a huge two-day music festival held every...

Buckle and Boots
MarpleThis annual weekender on the edge of Stockport won the 'Best Festival' award from the British Country Music Association in...

Brockholes
SamlesburyBrockholes is the jewel in the crown of Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves with royal visits and a fancy floating...

Gran T’s Coffee House Altrincham
AltrinchamGran T’s Coffee House Altrincham is a brightly-coloured all-day hangout on a pretty street. It’s inspired by the owner’s grandma...

The Roebuck Inn
MobberleyIn a little hamlet of cottages just outside Knutsford you’ll find The Roebuck Inn, an 18th-century pub that looks like...

Courts Club
St John'sWith basketball hire and live sports in the summer and ice skating in the winter, the only question we have...

Pennington Flash
LeighPennington Flash is Greater Manchester’s only National Nature Reserve. This wetland habitat, formed by flash flooding of former coal mining...

Skate Manchester
Manchester City CentreSkate Manchester in Cathedral Gardens will have you skating around the Christmas tree. As it’s partly covered, you can enjoy...