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National Media Museum - Bradford
Exactly what it says it is - delve into an amazing archive of information at this fabulous FREE museum – an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. Exhibitions. Events. Five-storey IMAX screen. Film of the week. And four annual Film Festivals covering all tastes.
The Last Laugh Comedy Club - Sheffield
Toby Foster, Simon Clayton, Bobby Sparkler, Zoe Lyons
...takes a sideways view of life and invites us to admire her swagger and very practical flat shoes.
LAUGH! With the finest stand-up comedians.
EAT! Fill your belly with food available on the night! Pre order or order food on the night for less than a fiver. Ask for the menu once you have booked your tickets. BOOGIE! Shake your booty and dance into the early hours.
DRINK! Bar open until late.
Most Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open 7pm, take your seats by 8pm
Chatsworth House 'Behind the scenes tour' - Sheffield
Gain a unique insight into how Chatsworth works with fun and fascinating guided tours and talks from the expert teams at Chatsworth. Days cost £57 per person, 9.30 to 3.30 and include free admission to the house and/or garden after the programme finishes You'll be welcomed with a tea or coffee on arrival and served a two course lunch with refreshments (not included in half day tours) Dates include: 16 April, 27 April, 3 and 4 June, 14 and 17 September, and 9 November
Dickens Bicentenary Events 2012 - Rochester / Medway
In 2012, Medway will be celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens. The year will bring many activities and events to commemorate the 200th anniversary of one of Britain's best loved authors.
Two large festivals are staged each year in June and December to celebrate Medway's connections with Charles Dickens, and in 2012 Medway will play its part in a year of international celebrations to mark the bicentenary of the writer's birth. See website for full list of events taking place.
BD1 Gallery - Bradford
Bradford 1 Gallery is the city centre's new arts space and hosts a range of exhibitions dedicated to contemporary and historic art and modern crafts.
Historic Dockyard, Chatham - Rochester / Medway
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is Europe's most important maritime heritage destination. The 80-acre site dates back over 400 years and was once one of Britain's most important naval bases.
Among its displays are warships, exhibitions and some of the country's best architecture.
Portmeirion Potteries - Stoke-on-Trent
With three shops throughout the City at Longton, Stoke and Trentham - you choose which one to visit.
With Spode and Royal Worcester now under Portmeirion's umbrella, Portmeirion's factory shops have even more choice with at least 30% off seconds including Spode's Blue Italian and Christmas Tree collections, as well as Royal Worcester's Evesham Gold, Portmeirion's Botanic Garden and Sophie Conran. You're sure to find a bargain!
National Space Centre - Leicester
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. Catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, and you know you're for hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.
With the UK's largest planetarium, this hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, Rocket Tower, and S.I.M ride offers an experience that is out of this world.
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery - Stoke-on-Trent
Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries, including the World's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics, in February the Staffordshire Hoard . . . and a Spitfire!
Winter Garden and Peace Gardens - Sheffield
Winter Garden - Discover a breathtaking new world right in the heart of Sheffield City Centre. The Winter Garden is the largest temperate glasshouse in any European city centre. Inside the striking wooden arches are more than 2,500 exotic plants from around the globe.
Peace Gardens - Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Town Hall and with spectacular fountains, water features and lawns, the Peace Gardens have created an oasis for visitors.
Tropical World - Leeds
Tropical World at Roundhay park, Leeds is one of the UK's most popular garden tourist attractions and home to the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens. Each year over 1,000,000 visitors discover exciting new worlds, alien landscapes and exotic plant life - all in the heart of Leeds.
Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Museum - Stoke-on-Trent
Its official - Stoke-on-Trent has the best museum! The newly opened Wedgwood Museum won the national Art Fund Prize in 2009. The Museum houses the majority of the Wedgwood ceramic archive and art collection and has, for the first time in history brought the entire collection together under one roof. The Museum sits next to the existing visitor facilities of the Visitor Centre, exhibitions, film theatre, retail areas and Wedgwood Tea room.
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