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Created on 07 February 2012

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  • 1 The Lowry All year round in The Lowry The Lowry, Manchester. © Marketing Manchester Arts

    On Salford Quays in revamped docklands, The Lowry's glass-and-metallic structure houses an eclectic blend of galleries and visual art including LS Lowry's urban cityscapes. The complex offers waterside dining, gift shops and theatres; opposite is the Imperial War Museum North.

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  • 2 Rydal Mount All year round in Ambleside and Rydal Wordsworth's Rydal Mount. Courtesy of the Cumbria Tourist Board Arts

    William Wordsworth's family home from 1813 until his death in 1850, Rydal Mount stands amidst the spectacular Lake District landscape which inspired the great poet. The period building and its stunning landscaped gardens now serve as a museum of Wordsworth's life.

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  • 3 Wheel of Manchester All year round in Manchester The Wheel of Manchester, Manchester. © Marketing Manchester Lifestyle

    The 60-metre-high Wheel of Manchester in Exchange Square offers 360-degree views of Manchester's ever-changing cityscape from its 42 pods, while commentary highlights local landmarks. Enjoy the 13-minute ride in heated, air-conditioned eight-seater capsules or sip champagne in the VIP gondola.

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  • 4 International Beatle Week Aug 2012 (annual) in Liverpool The Beatles. Courtesy of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Festivals & Heritage

    International Beatle Week celebrates the music and lives of one of the most innovative, inspirational and influential pop groups of all time. Naturally, events take place around the Beatles' home town of Liverpool.

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  • 5 Leeds International Concert Season 7 Aug 2011 - 19 May 2012 (annual) in Leeds Town Hall Music & Nightlife

    The Leeds International Concert Season runs throughout the year, but peaks between September and December each year at Leeds Town Hall. Expect exceptional performances from the Leeds Philharmonic Society and other prestigious international orchestras, led by world-renowned conductors.

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  • 6 York Ghost Festival Oct 2012 (annual) in York York Ghost Festival, York. Courtesy of Past Images of York Weird & Wonderful

    York might be famed for its historic centre, but it is also associated with metaphysical occurrences and ghostly goings-ons. York Ghost Festival invites courageous souls to engage with the "other side" as it delves into the city's supernatural past.

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