Day out
Sefton Park
Sefton ParkSefton Park is larger than most parks, although it’s still not Liverpool’s biggest – that award goes to Croxteth Country...
The Beatles Story
Albert DockThe Beatles are probably Liverpool’s most famous export and it stands to reason that the city has quite a few...
Pong & Puck | Great Northern
Manchester City CentreGet your game face on with an afternoon of pool, shuffleboard and table tennis at Pong & Puck in The...
Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels
Northern QuarterIn Manchester’s cool and vibrant Northern Quarter, it doesn’t get more central than Church Street by Supercity. These one and...
Henrock
CumbriaOpened in 2019, Henrock is part of Simon Rogan’s family of fine dining restaurants - set within Linthwaite House Hotel...
Tate Liverpool
Albert DockTate Liverpool on the Royal Albert Dock is the northern outpost of the Tate galleries. With an impressive free collection...
The Cavern Club
Cavern QuarterIt may be a while since The Beatles graced the stage of The Cavern Club but you’ll still find live...
Manchester Central
Manchester City CentreIt was built in the 19th century as a railway terminus, then in the 1980s and 1990s it became a...
Bury Market
BuryEverything from fresh fruit and veg to wooden spoons, Bury Market has a dizzying range of stalls selling fresh produce,...
The Walker Art Gallery
Liverpool City CentreThe Walker Art Gallery has housed Liverpool’s world-class art collection for over 130 years and includes everything from Renaissance masterpieces...
Freight Island
Manchester City CentreFood hall meets music festival is how we’d describe Freight Island to anyone confused about what they’ll find at this...
Manchester River Cruises
Salford QuaysWant to fall in love with your city all over again? Take a boat tour from Manchester River Cruises, and...
Speke Hall
SpekeSpeke Hall is a National Trust property on the outskirts of Liverpool. You could say it’s an old Tudor dame...
Liverpool Cathedral
Georgian QuarterLiverpool Cathedral is the biggest in the country but age-wise, it’s a baby. No medieval architecture here; the cathedral was...
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
SpinningfieldsIt’s part of the University of Manchester but you don’t have to be a scholar to enjoy this inspiring space. In...
Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour
AnfieldCan I kick it? No you can’t. But with a Liverpool Football Club stadium tour fans can walk through the...
Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island
PiccadillyPattersons at Escape to Freight Island means only one thing - the Liverpool legend has finally made it to Manchester.
Rogan & Co.
CumbriaSituated in an atmospheric 14th-century building beside the pretty River Eea in Cartmel, Rogan & Co is the home of...
L’Enclume
CumbriaL'Enclume is Simon Rogan's three Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Lake District village of Cartmel, which is widely regarded as...
Inflata Nation Manchester
Trafford ParkThis indoor inflatable playground is an excellent way to tire out hyperactive kids on a rainy day and for that...
Jonathan Schofield Manchester Tours
Oxford RoadEven if you’ve lived here all your life, you’ll likely learn something new on a Jonathan Schofield Manchester Tour. And...
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester City CentreMosey down Mosley Street between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square, and you can’t miss the Greek columns that flank...
The Beatles’ Childhood Homes
SpekeThe National Trust tour is the only way to get inside the houses where John Lennon and Paul McCartney grew...
Waterfront Southport Hotel
SouthportWaterfront Southport Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel overlooking Marine Lake, the Ribble Estuary and the Irish Sea. Established in...
Bistrot Verite
SouthportBistrot Verite is a Brittany-influenced bistro with a penchant for fish. Brassy flavours meet seaside standards at this Gallic enclave...
Imperial War Museum North
Salford QuaysThis quayside location in Trafford Park was bombed heavily during WW2 so it’s especially appropriate that it was chosen as...
Lowther Castle & Gardens
PenrithLowther Castle & Gardens is an intriguing attraction. It looks grand enough at first sight, but the castle is literally...
Hathersage Swimming Pool
HathersageCatch the Hope Valley line train from Piccadilly to this picturesque Peak District village for a dip in Hathersage Swimming...
La Popote
CongletonThis small family-owned French bistro is tucked away in pretty Marton, near Macclesfield. Heavily influenced by classical French cooking, the...
Trattoria 51 Southport
SouthportMuch like the seaside town itself, Trattoria 51 Southport looks its best when the sun is shining. The terrace at...
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreWith its ten pin bowling, pool tables, beer pong, and shuffleboard, Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale will keep you entertained...
Ordsall Hall
SalfordOrdsall Hall is a piece of Tudor history just a short walk from the contemporary comings and goings of Salford...
Archie’s Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkArchie’s Trafford Centre is another of the eye-popping pink burger and shake sites from the wildly popular Manchester mini-empire. The...
The Corn Exchange Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe historic Corn Exchange Manchester was built in 1837 and stands in what is known as the Medieval Quarter -...
Scoop!
AncoatsScoop! serves the best ice cream in Ancoats and then some. There’s a good selection of gelato with plenty of...
Coronation Street Tours
Media CityCoronation Street Tours gives you the chance to go behind the scenes of the long-running soap and walk those famous...
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Northern QuarterManchester Craft and Design Centre is a fantastic space to stroll around whether you’re there to buy or just to...
Play Factore
Trafford ParkPlay Factore is like a super-sized version of the traditional indoor play centre. It’s enormous; crawling through tunnels, clambering through...
Bundobust Brewery
Greater ManchesterA real Northern success story, the second location for Bundobust in Manchester and the fourth in the family of northern-based...
International Beatleweek Festival
Cavern QuarterThe International Beatleweek Festival draws Beatles fans from all over the world. It’s pretty hardcore too – a full week...
Bolton Museum
BoltonBolton Museum is much more than just your standard local history-focused collection. Because of its links with the cotton trade, this...
Heaton Park
PrestwichIf you’re craving greenery but don’t want to stray too far out of the city, Heaton Park, on the Manchester-Bury...
Kickair
Green QuarterKickair, an “indoor freestyle park” behind Victoria Station, is the kind of place that fills kids (and big kids) with...
Slattery
WhitefieldMuch like Betty’s in Harrogate, a trip to Slattery in Whitefield can be a day out in its own right....
leveltap
Ropewalksleveltap is one of the latest gaming bars to arrive at Liverpool's bustling Ropewalks. Immerse yourself in enthralling modern and...
Delhi House Cafe | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThis slick 2020 addition to the Corn Exchange is determined to do something different to other contemporary Indian restaurants. And...
Altrincham Market House Indoor Food Hall
Greater ManchesterSetting a precedent for the likes of Mackie Mayor and Stockport Produce Hall, many have hailed the revamping of the...
Radar Festival
Trafford ParkRadar Festival is a three-day celebration of boundary-pushing rock and metal held at Victoria Warehouse. It’s a relative newcomer to...
The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen
KnutsfordMoseley Hall Farm is home to 250 cattle, over 2,500 sheep, and in the barn once used for newborn lambs...
Sea Life Manchester
Trafford ParkSea Life Manchester is the city's only aquarium. It isn’t enormous – for something bigger you’d have to travel to...
Coast to Coast
Trafford ParkCoast to Coast is a casual American restaurant at the Trafford Centre. If you’re looking for something that feels more...
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...
Frankie’s Paint-It Pottery
Mossley HillGet stuck in with a pottery painting session at Frankie's Paint-It Pottery. Whether you're crazy about clay or it's your...
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
BlackpoolThe roar of the rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (and their accompanying screams) is the sound of Blackpool. With ten rollercoasters...
The Allotment Vegan Eatery
Manchester City CentreThe seeds of Matthew Nutter's fine dining adventure were sown when he set out to "make veg taste better than...
Wordsworth Grasmere
CumbriaAt Wordsworth Grasmere you can immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings which captured the poet's imagination and drove much of...
The Green Man
Lark LaneThe Green Man pub opened on Lark Lane in December 2022, just in time for Christmas (and the World Cup)....
The Angel at Hetton
SkiptonOne of the stars of TV’s The Trip with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan - and awarded a Michelin star...
The Gallery Cafe
Manchester City CentreNot just somewhere to take the weight off after peering at all the Lowrys and Valettes, The Gallery Cafe at...
Liverpool Sound City
Liverpool City CentreLiverpool Sound City is an independent music festival held every spring. It stands out from other music festivals with its...
MeetspaceVR Manchester
Trafford ParkMeetspaceVR Manchester is a virtual reality, immersive experience in a huge warehouse at Trafford Park. It's a place where you...
Manchester Jewish Museum
Cheetham HillManchester Jewish Museum reopened in 2021 after a £6 million upgrade that restored its synagogue to its former glory, and...
On The Green
Liverpool City CentreLocated in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, On The Green is a laid-back virtual golfing experience accommodating both those...
Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom
RamsbottomTre Ciccio’s Ramsbottom restaurant does much the same thing as Tre Ciccio in Altrincham - and that’s no bad thing.
Victoria Warehouse
StretfordVictoria Warehouse has been a fixture on Manchester's industrial skyline for almost a century. Once used to store cotton, it's...
Chaiiwala Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkChaiiwala Trafford Centre is perfect for snacks, lunches, light meals and even breakfast. The food comes together in a joyful...
East Lancashire Railway
BuryThe East Lancashire Railway has a long and rich heritage, stretching all the way back to when the first trains...
Immersive Gamebox Manchester
Manchester City CentrePut down those phones, switch off your screens, and, er, stand in front of another one . . . but...
Society
Manchester City CentreLocated in between St Peter’s Square and The Bridgewater Hall, Society brings new life to the quiet yet elegant stretch...
Archie’s Atomic
Trafford ParkArchie’s Atomic is a neon pink roller rink from the local burger and shake supremos. With a giant glitterball and...
TeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria
Manchester City CentreTeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria is a high-octane experience that'll turn even the mildest contestant into a speed demon.
The World of Beatrix Potter
WindermereThe World of Beatrix Potter is always handy to have up your sleeve if you’re in the Lake District and...
Manchester City Stadium Tour
BeswickEven if you’re not a Blue you can’t help but be impressed with the scale of the Etihad Stadium in...
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
ArdwickVisitors to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House can explore the author’s home where she wrote most of her novels such as North...
The Bluecoat
RopewalksThe Bluecoat is Liverpool city centre’s oldest building, and the oldest arts centre in the country.
Delifonseca Dockside
BrunswickLiverpool's acclaimed deli and restaurant Delifonseca has a loyal following thanks to its irresistible victuals from the UK and beyond.
The Rum Fox
ClitheroeThe Rum Fox is a new dining destination with all the charm of an old one, housed in the former...
The White Swan at Fence
BurnleySome folk in the village still refer to The White Swan at Fence as The Mucky Duck and you can...
Manchester Jazz Festival
Manchester City CentreManchester Jazz Festival brings the best new emerging jazz artists, homegrown talent, and living jazz legends to the city centre...
The Beatles Statue
WaterfrontCome on, so what do you think is Liverpool’s number one selfie spot. That’s right, it’s the Beatles Statue at...
Northcote
LanghoNorthcote is where chef-patron Nigel Haworth earned his stripes as an instigator of contemporary British fine dining. Today, Michelin star chef...
Christmas by the Sea
BlackpoolChristmas by the Sea is Blackpool’s annual festive extravaganza, just in front of Blackpool Tower. The tower gets a literal...
Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeThere are two very different Alderley Edges. One is a chi-chi town of footballers and wealthy socialites, the other –...
Fischers Baslow Hall
DerbyshireFischers Baslow Hall delivers fine Michelin-starred dining with local foraged aspects in homely, romantic surrounds. Using the fruits of the...
Slim Chickens Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkPopular for cheap eats, Slim Chickens Trafford Centre is one of the mall's better options with everything cooked to order...
La Locanda
ClitheroeLa Locanda in Gisburn just outside Clitheroe is a fantastic restaurant that transports you to Italy. The award-winning spot is...
World Museum
Liverpool City CentreThe World Museum, part of National Museums Liverpool, is selling itself short. It’s not a World Museum, it’s an absolutely...
Royal Liver Building 360 Tour
WaterfrontIf you have a head for heights you can ascend to the tenth floor of the Royal Liver Building and...
Yu Copster Green
Copster GreenYu Copster Green (formerly known as Yu and You) is an established, upscale Chinese restaurant serving British favourites and house...
Pop Boutique Manchester Oldham Street
Northern QuarterFamily-run independent Pop Boutique was the first vintage store to open on retro clothing hotspot Oldham Street. It's been in...
Knowsley Safari
PrescotKnowsley Safari is an exciting day out for all animal-lovers – not just for kids. Who wouldn’t want to watch...
Sticky Walnut
ChesterLocated in Hoole, just outside Chester, this contemporary bistro falls under the Elite Bistros empire of chef-turned-restaurateur, Gary Usher. Having...
Total Ninja
Trafford ParkTotal Ninja is part bouncy-castle on steroids, part warrior training ground. The venue is mainly divided into two parts: an...
Albion Farm Shop and Cafe
SaddleworthHead to the hills above Oldham to find this food-lover's gem. Like many proper farm shops, Albion Farm Shop and...
Lake Road Kitchen
CumbriaA wild-maned toddler of a restaurant, bound for great things, Lake Road Kitchen is an exciting place to eat. Now...
Breakout Manchester High Street
Manchester City CentreBreakout Manchester is a live escape room centre on High Street in Manchester. You are locked in a room with...
Kargo MKT
Salford QuaysKargo MKT is a huge food hall in Salford Quays where 20 different street food traders ply their trade. With...
The Samling
CumbriaThe Samling is a delightful lodge and fine-dining restaurant oozing exclusivity. A favourite of Hollywood celebs (like Tom Cruise), it’s...
Eagle & Child
RamsbottomThe Eagle & Child is famous for offering excellent Sunday lunches and award-winning pub grub in the hills above Manchester.
Brewery Bus Tours
Liverpool City CentreLiverpool’s Brewery Bus Tours are a lively ride around the city’s coolest, off-the-beaten path breweries, with up to 12 craft...
People’s History Museum
SpinningfieldsThe People’s History Museum tells the story of the development of democracy in Britain. It's the only museum in the UK...
The Crystal Maze Manchester
St John'sIt’s a dream come true for kids of the 90s: a chance to show off your skills on the legendary...
Walkden Gardens
SaleWalkden Gardens is a very grown up sort of park. Like a mini RHS Bridgewater ran in partnership with the...
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
SalfordSalford Museum and Art Gallery was the UK’s first free public library when it opened in 1850. The building was...
Science and Industry Museum
St John'sThe Science and Industry Museum celebrates 250 years of innovation. Galleries showcase Manchester inventions, bring the noise and the danger...
Manchester International Festival
St John'sManchester International Festival, or MIF, is the city’s biennial arts festival. It’s two weeks of the year where you’re never...
Gravity MAX Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreHome to two floors of immersive activities, Gravity MAX is Liverpool’s biggest multi-entertainment venue.
Sandcastle Waterpark
BlackpoolSandcastle Waterpark is almost as much of a part of Blackpool’s South Shore scenery as the Pleasure Beach with primary-coloured...
Runway Visitor Park
AltrinchamFor spine-tinglingly close views of the huge planes landing and taking off at Manchester Airport, head to the Runway Visitor...
Fletcher Moss
DidsburyFletcher Moss has four outdoor, floodlit clay tennis courts which are open to everyone and accessibly priced.
Chetham’s Library, Chetham’s School of Music and The Stoller Hall
Manchester City CentreChetham’s combines history, education, music and culture. The institution comprises Chetham’s library, the internationally-renowned School of Music and The Stoller...
Bird At Birtle
BirtleThe big, first-floor window at the rear of Andrew Nutter's Bird At Birtle frames the moors – and this gastropub...
The British Music Experience
Albert DockHead to The Cunard Building, one of the Three Graces that form Liverpool's iconic waterfront to find The British Music...
Castlefield Viaduct
CastlefieldCastlefield Viaduct is the National Trust’s newest opening in the region - and it's a bit of a departure from...
Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester City CentreYou don't have to walk far in Manchester city centre to find one of the many Christmas markets that pop-up...
Tenpin Manchester – Printworks
Manchester City CentreAs the name suggests, TenPin Manchester - Printworks is a bowling alley in the Printworks. It’s family-friendly by day and...
On the Hush
Northern QuarterThe Northern Quarter has never been short of Instagrammable spots with its litany of graffitied walls and shop fronts but...
Tandle Hill Country Park
RoytonWith its sweeping panoramas of seasonal golds, reds and browns, Tandle Hill Country Park is one of the best places...
Assheton Arms
ClitheroeThe Assheton Arms is a classic country pub – perfect for a stop off after a walk in the Ribble...
Cockfields Farm Park
OldhamCockfields Farm Park, in the countryside between Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne, is a young child’s idea of the perfect day out.
Jodrell Bank
MacclesfieldJodrell Bank is a landmark. On a clear day, you can see its Lovell Telescope from the top of almost...
Sixes Social Cricket | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreSixes Social Cricket opened in the Corn Exchange in August 2021, bringing a different kind of sporting experience to Manchester...
The Ice Cream Farm
TattenhallWith more than 50 flavours of Cheshire Farm ice cream, The Ice Cream Farm is officially the biggest ice cream...
Another Place
CrosbyAnother Place, Crosby, by sculptor Antony Gormley consists of 100 cast-iron figures gazing wordlessly out to sea from the beach.
Mathew Street Festival
WaterfrontThe Mathew Street Festival is back after more than a decade. The August Bank Holiday weekend will see a four-day...
Museum of Liverpool
Albert DockThe Museum of Liverpool on Pier Head is an eclectic and diverse collection of Liverpool stuff and stories. Part of...
Zap Graffiti
RopewalksZap Graffiti is one of Liverpool's most unique art venues, focused on showcasing graffiti designs and even giving you the...
Blackstock Market
VauxhallBlackstock Market is a huge all-in-one food, bar and entertainment destination. It’s absolutely massive and incorporates Liverpool’s largest food hall...
Holbeck Ghyll
CumbriaSituated in the hills above Windermere, Holbeck Ghyll could easily claim a place in a list of the most romantic...
Chorlton Ees
ChorltonChorlton Ees is a bit of a wild gem in such a densely populated area. If you’re lucky you could...
Lymefield Farm Shop
HydeGet on the Hadfield train from Piccadilly, disembark at the amusingly-named Broadbottom, and walk down the road to visit Lymefield...
Prashad
BradfordPrashad is a Gordon Ramsay-rated thrill for anyone craving Gujarati vegetarian food. Since starring on Ramsay's Best Restaurant show, the...
Tampopo Trafford Centre
TraffordOne of the better eating options in the sprawling domed food court hell that is The Orient is Tampopo Trafford...
King Pins Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreKing Pins Manchester Arndale is ten-pin bowling royalty, and not just for the good customer service, clean, fresh decor and...
The Lowry
Salford QuaysFlagship arts venue The Lowry was at the heart of 1990s' plans to breathe new life back into Salford Quays....
Greater Manchester Police Museum
Northern QuarterGreater Manchester Police Museum is housed in an 1879 police station with original cells and charge office. Downstairs, you can...
Mayfield Park
PiccadillyIt’s no secret that Manchester city centre is short on decent parks. The opening of Mayfield Park in September 2022 goes...
Freemasons at Wiswell
ClitheroeCooking goes from strength to strength at the Freemasons at Wiswell in Lancashire's Ribble Valley. Roaring fires, cast-iron fireplaces and...
TeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park
Trafford ParkTeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park has 450 metres of adrenaline-fuelled GP circuit and a new fleet of Biz Evo3 adult...
Wray
AmblesideWray is a great value day out near Ambleside. It’s a National Trust castle and parkland but entry is currently...
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
The Three Fishes
ClitheroeThe Three Fishes at Mitton is in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Expect an immaculate whitewashed...
The Pumpkin Patch at Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream
AltrinchamThe area around Dunham Massey is littered with pumpkin-picking places. The Pumpkin Patch at Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream has...
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
Trafford ParkKing Pins Trafford Palazzo markets itself as ‘the crown jewels of bowling’, but to be honest, they’re selling themselves short....
Dog Bowl
Manchester City CentreDog Bowl is a bar, restaurant and bowling alley with five full-length ten-pin bowling lanes. It's tucked under the arches...
Quarry Bank Mill
StyalQuarry Bank Mill makes a change from the stately homes in pretty gardens National Trust blueprint. It’s an industrial gem...
Diecast
PiccadillyDiecast is a party venue and 'creative neighbourhood' five-minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Mersey Ferries
WaterfrontHave you even been to Liverpool if you haven’t crossed the Mersey on a ferry? Mersey Ferries not only cross...
Lane 7 Deansgate
Manchester City CentreWith its glowing neon graffiti, low lighting, and hip hop soundtrack, Lane 7 in the Great Northern on Deansgate looks...
Federal Circle Square
Oxford RoadFederal Cafe Bar in Circle Square on Oxford Road, Manchester is a must-visit for brunch lovers. With a focus on...
Jöro
South YorkshireOffering Nordic-inspired fine dining inside a shipping container, Jöro has secured accolades galore, including a clutch of AA Rosettes and...
Rufford Old Hall
OrmskirkTudor house and garden Rufford Old Hall has all the classic features of a National Trust day out. Beautiful gardens,...
Lyme Park
StockportLyme Park is a huge estate with a Medieval herd of red deer, stunning views and a handsome Regency house....
Goodison Park Stadium Tour
EvertonIf you’re visiting Liverpool as an Everton FC fan, make sure the Goodison Park Stadium Tour is on your itinerary.
Afflecks
Northern QuarterAfflecks, previously known as Afflecks Palace, is a hip indoor market spread over four floors. Established in 1982, it's a...
Splash World
SouthportSplash World in Southport is an inclusive family-friendly water park. It offers a range of attractions but is perhaps more...
Maritime Museum
Albert DockLiverpool’s Maritime Museum is part of the National Museums Liverpool collection. As one of the country’s major ports, seafaring and...
The Swan Inn
KettleshulmeThe Swan Inn is a beautiful whitewashed pub in the Cheshire countryside with a reputation for excellent fish and seafood...
Alderford Lake
WhitchurchAlderford Lake is the perfect day out all year round. It’s an idyllic location but you won’t be able to...
Reddish Vale Farm
ReddishIan Brown, take note. Reddish Vale Farm, on the Stockport side of Manchester, has everything you could want to keep...
Beeston Castle
TarporleyBeeston Castle perches atop a rocky crag, looking out over the surrounding Cheshire Plains.
Pippin’s Corner
Lark LanePippin’s Corner is a charming, family-friendly cafe-bistro that makes the most of its handsome corner spot on Lark Lane. Head...
Old Stamp House
CumbriaHead to Ambleside's Old Stamp House for regional cooking in a heritage space by one of Cumbria's most promising chefs.
Victoria Baths
Victoria ParkOnly open on Wednesdays (and closed entirely during the winter months), Victoria Baths isn’t fully geared up as a visitor...
Gallery Oldham
OldhamGallery Oldham in the town’s Cultural Quarter features artworks and items from Oldham’s diverse collections alongside newly commissioned art, international...
Boom Battle Bar Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreJust a stone's throw away from Liverpool Lime Street station, Boom Battle Bar takes group gaming to the next level....
Festwich
PrestwichFestwich is the music festival with all the biggest names, from The Doors to Nirvana. Ok, so they’re not the...
Gusto Italian Liverpool
Albert DockWith views of the water and a menu that should have something for pretty much everyone, Gusto Liverpool is a...
Hyde Leisure Pool
HydeIf you're looking for a pool with a waterslide in Manchester, you've got two options: Grand Central in Stockport and...
Parkers Arms
ClitheroeThe Parker's Arms is a homely pub, serving and baking extraordinary, modern European food.
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old TraffordEven if it's not a match day, there's plenty happening at the iconic Old Trafford stadium. The best way to...
The Whitworth
Oxford RoadAny art lover’s trip to Manchester would not be complete without a morning or afternoon spent gazing at the walls...
Flight Club Manchester
Manchester City CentreFlight Club is a hit in London, Birmingham and Manchester, with its primary aim (sorry) to offer a contemporary take...
Chatsworth
HathersageThe classic vista of the grand 17th century house overlooking the River Derwent is the most famous image of Chatsworth,...
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...
Manchester Holi Festival
PrestwichManchester Holi Festival 2024 might well be the city’s most colourful celebration. The Hindu spring festival celebrates love and new...
Holmes Mill
ClitheroeLocated in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a bountiful food, drink and entertainment venue as well as a...
Dino Falls Adventure Golf
Trafford ParkDino Falls Adventure Golf is the only landmark kids care about in Manchester. You can’t miss the volcano and huge...
The Box Tree
West YorkshireWhile there's been a restaurant on this site for more than 50 years, owner-proprietor team Simon and Rena Gueller keep...
Kenyon Hall Farm
WarringtonKenyon Hall Farm is the perfect countryside day out all year round. From picking up a premium Fraser Fir Christmas...
Franco Manca Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkFranco Manca is one of the London big boys of the sourdough pizza revolution. Franco Manca Trafford Centre continues its...
The Pankhurst Centre
Oxford RoadThe Pankhurst Centre is the former home of Emmeline Pankhurst and her family. Open to the public on Thursday and...
Rydal Mount
AmblesideRydal Mount is the family home of William Wordsworth and it is still owned and managed by his descendants today....
Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester
Trafford ParkLegoland Discovery Centre is Manchester’s ultimate Lego playground. If your children like building and creating with those brightly coloured blocks,...
Tinsel Town
Trafford ParkTinsel Town forms part of the Trafford Centre’s Christmas offering with a festive fairground lighting up the winter nights. There's...
Breakout Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWork as part of a team with friends, family or work colleagues and try to escape the room you've been...
Fell Bistro
LongridgeFell Bistro is the gastronomic endeavour of not one, but two MasterChef: The Professionals finalists. It stands to reason that...
Manchester Cathedral
Manchester City CentreNestled at the end of Deansgate, tucked away behind the main shopping district of Manchester city centre, lies the Grade...
HOME
Manchester City CentreWith five cinemas, two theatres, a bookshop, and over 500 sqm of gallery space, HOME is one of Manchester’s biggest...
Federal Manchester Deansgate
SpinningfieldsAfter keeping the Northern Quarter fed and watered since 2014, Federal claimed another foothole, this time on Deansgate. Dishing up...
iFLY Manchester Indoor Skydiving
Trafford ParkIf you like the idea of skydiving but not so much the idea of jumping out of a plane, this...
Burgerism at Escape to Freight Island
Manchester City CentreStarting life in a pick-up-only kitchen just off West Ashton St and Eccles New Road in Salford, Burgerism’s “lean, mean...
Federal Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterKeeping the Northern Quarter fed and watered since 2014, the first Federal is a daytime destination a stone's throw from...
Walton Hall & Gardens
WarringtonHead to Walton Hall & Gardens for landscaped grounds, woodland walks, a grand house, and a whole host of fun...
ArCains
Baltic TrianglePart of the Cains Brewery Complex, ArCains is a gamers paradise. Whether it's date night, a stag or hen do,...
The Cartford Inn
PrestonThis historic coaching house serves adventurous British pub food in poetic configurations. The cooking at The Cartford Inn is by...
The Forest Side
CumbriaMichelin-starred restaurant and hotel The Forest Side, owned by Lakes hotelier Andrew Wildsmith, is built on the foundations of the...
Cork & Canvas
AncoatsCork & Canvas is a sip and paint events company which puts on sessions at venues in and around Manchester...
Moor Hall
AughtonMark Birchall, ex-head chef at L’Enclume, is chef-patron of Moor Hall, an outstanding, three Michelin star, five AA Rosette restaurant...
We Invented The Weekend
Media CityWe Invented the Weekend festival is a massive, free, two-day celebration of all the cool stuff people do in their...
Worsley Woods
WorsleyYou can spend a pleasant few hours wandering through Worsley Woods, a 30-hectare woodland with well-marked trails, ponds, a children's...
RHS Garden Bridgewater
WorsleyThe 2021 opening of this new 154-acre garden was greeted with much excitement and long queues, and rightly so. Once a...
Tatton Park
KnutsfordTatton Park is a historic estate on the edge of Knutsford, home to an opulent neo-classical mansion, landscaped gardens, woodland,...
Waterworld
Stoke-on-TrentWaterworld is Facebook-famous - everyone's been and everyone raves about it. It's not cheap but when you compare it to...
Chill Factore
Trafford ParkWith 180m of downhill skiing and snowboarding, Chill Factore is the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope. And though you can’t...
Spooky World
WarringtonSpooky World comes in three strengths of spookiness. There’s Fun by Day which is all smiling pumpkins and friendly ghosts...
ODEON Manchester Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkODEON Manchester Trafford Centre is the shopping mall’s only multiplex with 20 screens including a massive IMAX screen. It’s enormous...
Manchester Pride
Gay VillageHeld annually over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Manchester Pride is a joyful, loud and proud celebration of queer identity...
Etherow Country Park
RomileyIf you want a woodland walk complete with den-making, wildlife, picnic spots, and beautiful views, Etherow Country Park on the...
Mackie Mayor
Northern QuarterMackie Mayor is a cosmopolitan food hall located in an 1858 Grade II listed market building on the edge of...
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
RavenglassThe seven-mile, narrow-gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a spectacular way to explore this corner of the Lake District. It...
Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadManchester Museum reopened in February 2023 following a £15m transformation to make it more inclusive and more imaginative in how...
Snake Woodlands
GlossopNot far after the road descends from the summit of the Snake Pass (the road between Glossop and Sheffield), you'll...
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreOne of two Roxy Ball Room venues in Manchester, the Deansgate bar is an ideal "adult playground" perfect for parties....
The Anthologist
Manchester City CentreThe Anthologist fits well into the cosmopolitan city vibe of the regenerated St Peter’s Square. When you step off the...
Nell’s New York Pizza & Bar
Manchester City CentreThis Brooklyn-style pizza joint was born out of a love of using the best ingredients with care and attention. Nell's...
The Mobberley Ice Cream Company
MobberleyThe Mobberley Ice Cream Company specialises in a back-to-basics approach using milk, cream and sugar. No powdered flavourings, no artificial...
Portland Basin Museum
Ashton-under-LyneStep inside the restored nineteenth-century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne and you'll find the Portland Basin Museum. With exciting, accessible...
The White Hart at Lydgate
LydgateThe White Hart at Lydgate is a rustic dining pub with an excellent reputation and wine list. Located 700 feet...
Nerf Action Xperience
Trafford ParkIf you love charging around waving a Nerf blaster with foam ammo popping all around you, then you’re going to...
Love Lane Brewery
Baltic TriangleThe name Love Lane Brewery comes from the craft beer, first brewed in a converted railway arch at Liverpool’s Love...
Gorton Monastery
GortonIts proper title is Manchester Monastery but most people in the city know it as Gorton Monastery. This Grade II...
Ma Boyles
Business District (Liverpool)Ma Boyles, a self-described 'ale house and eatery', has been around in various guises since the mid 19th century. As...
Dunham Massey
AltrinchamDunham Massey is one of the National Trust’s most visited properties, bringing in over half a million people in 2023....
Smithills Open Farm
BoltonIf you've ever wondered what you call a baby alpaca, or which is the biggest and most ferocious owl in...
Liverpool Watersports Centre
WaterfrontNothing shakes up the senses quite like a winter dip in the docks. Head to Mariners Wharf for all-year-round aquatic...
Lancaster On Ice
LancasterLancaster On Ice is the big one when it comes to seasonal skating. This award-winning venue has had glowing reviews...
The Goods In
PrestwichJust across the road from the Heaton Park tram stop is The Goods In, a newbie cafe-bar from the team...
The Rivals Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreWhen The Rivals opened in 2017, it was the first time in a long time that The Royal Exchange Theatre...
The Clarence
BuryThe décor doesn’t stray far from the original in The Clarence - a large, comfortable pub dating back to 1905....
Slyce
OldhamLike its sister restaurant Muse next door, Slyce brings a taste of the city to the bucolic surroundings of Uppermill.
Holdi Woolton
Woolton VillageAdding to the growing list of options for quality dining in the epicurean village of Woolton is award-bagging small local...
Skosh
North YorkshireGoing by name and appearances, you’d be forgiven for mistaking Skosh for a Scandi furniture shop: tables the colour of...
The Strawbury Duck
BoltonThe Strawbury Duck is a traditional country pub near Entwistle reservoir with a solid reputation amongst Boltonians for its home-cooked...
Owens Restaurant & Bar
RamsbottomOwens Restaurant & Bar is a popular place in Ramsbottom, just opposite the train station and handy for a family...
Arras
North YorkshireHusband and wife team, Adam and Lovaine Humphrey have moved their modern British (ish) restaurant Arras from Sydney, Australia to...
The Baum
RochdaleSituated in Rochdale’s Toad Lane conservation area, The Baum is a traditional pub that has one foot firmly in the...
Muse
OldhamLocal favourite Muse is an urban cocktails and small plates-style place up in the hills beyond Oldham, from the same...
Chaology
Greater ManchesterSpecialising in Japanese tea and sweets, Chaology provides a unique experience in Manchester with a strict focus on quiet and...
Fosters Fish & Chips Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeFosters Fish & Chips is an award-winning chippy in Alderley Edge that also has a branch in Bramhall. Expect cod...
The Galloping Major
CheadleThree-course dining in the middle of the local park - lucky are the residents of Cheadle that they have The...
