Dramatic landscapes and beautiful wilderness surround this Michelin awarded restaurant and hotel. Whether you are looking for an indulgent dinner, a carefully paired tasting menu, afternoon tea or a lovingly prepared breakfast, these kitchens do it all. Stay for a reaffirming evening and revitalise yourself.
Steph Huang explores the ethics and history of food production in her exhibition ‘There is nothing old under the sun’ at Cross Lane Projects.
free entry
Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.
from £0.00
Lancaster Literature Festival, or Litfest to its friends, is rolling out its 46th programme, having created a variety of events for its audiences since 1978.
from £3.00
Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.
from £60.00
Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.
from £75.00
This spring, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art presents Ali Cherri’s first institutional exhibition in the UK.
free entry
‘Play Interact Explore’ at BALTIC creates a space for joyful exploration, filled with possibility and freedom for everyone to enjoy.
free entry
Ceremony, religion and symbolism are the focus of the Baltic’s new exhibition from Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo.
free entry
Pastoral fine-dining in the Lake District at this Michelin-starred restaurant
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Interactive optical illusion, for each visitor to immerse themselves in. This specialty museum in Keswick will baffle, surprise and amuse.
Today it is a stunning purpose-built theatre and studio on the very shores of Derwentwater offering a good and varied programme of theatre.
Nestled in Keswick’s beautiful rolling landscapes, Northern Lights Gallery exhibits art captivating enough to match the local surroundings.
Make a pilgrimage to this recently renovated ‘Victorian Cabinet of curiosities’ to see the musical stones of Skiddaw, one of the museum’s star objects.
An historic and atmospheric country house complete with roaring fires and wood panelling and set in its own grounds.
A theatre-cum cinema in Cockermouth offering a wide programme of touring theatre, music, independent film and events to townsfolk and visitors.
A snazzy wine and food joint, with a lovely terraced beer garden.
Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth offers a changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
A luxury B&B in the Georgian heart of Cockermouth
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
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.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
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.
