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Hand-picked guides to the UK's best days out and a free weekly newsletter of the markets, craft events and small, lovely things worth your weekend.

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Exhibition
Until 6 Dec · Aberdeen
Aberdeen Artworlds: The Linklater Collection
A free exhibition marking 50 years of the Linklater Collection, with Scottish Colourists, Joan Eardley and Anne Redpath on show.
The Gallery, Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, Bedford Road, Aberdeen AB24 3AAFree
Exhibition
Until 15 Nov · London
Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends
150+ objects from Aardman's own archive, plus hands-on activities where kids can storyboard, light a set or make their own stop-motion clip.
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA£11 per person (exhibition pass; museum entry itself is free)
Exhibition
Until 15 Nov · Manchester
Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai and Hiroshige
The Whitworth's first Japanese print exhibition in over a century, built around Hokusai's Great Wave — free entry.
The Whitworth, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ERFree
Exhibition
Until 4 Apr · Cardiff
Ffasiwn at National Museum Cardiff
A decade of "anti-fashion" portraiture from the south Wales Valleys, told by the young people who lived it.
National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NPFree entry
Exhibition
Until 18 Apr · Wakefield
Hold to This Earth: Contemporary Indigenous North American Art
Yorkshire Sculpture Park's first-ever group show, bringing 38 contemporary Indigenous North American artists to the Underground Gallery.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG£9.50 adult, £7 concession, free for under-18s (covers the whole park)
Exhibition
Until 30 May · Norwich
Tree of Life — Seyi Adelekun
An immersive, hand-woven sisal-rope installation honouring trees as anchors of cultural memory, filling the Sainsbury Centre's East End Gallery.
Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJPay what you want
Exhibition
Until 17 Jan · Gateshead
Chitra Ganesh & Tish Murtha at BALTIC
Two free, drop-in exhibitions on Gateshead Quayside — a Brooklyn artist's UK debut and Tish Murtha's Tyneside photography.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, NE8Free
Culture
Until 22 Nov · Canterbury
The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
An interactive Beaney exhibition on Christopher Marlowe's short, scandal- shadowed life, built around artefacts you won't see displayed elsewhere.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RAFree entry (donations welcome)
Exhibition
Until 21 Feb · Birmingham
Every Thing Must Go: Joe Lycett
Comedian Joe Lycett's tongue-in-cheek debut painting exhibition turns extinct chocolate bars and lost buildings into art.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DHFree
Food & drink👋 Meet people
Until 31 Dec · London
Borough Market
London's most famous food market — a working cathedral to good eating by London Bridge, open most of the week year-round.
Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TLFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · London
Camden Market
A sprawling canalside maze of food, vintage and independent stalls — open every day of the year.
Camden Market, Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AFFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Cardiff
Cardiff Central Market
A grand Victorian indoor market in the middle of Cardiff, trading Monday to Saturday.
Cardiff Market, St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AUFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Newcastle
Grainger Market
A gorgeous Grade I-listed Victorian market hall in the heart of Newcastle, trading six days a week.
Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QGFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Leeds
Leeds Kirkgate Market
One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, and the birthplace of Marks & Spencer — open six days a week.
Kirkgate Market, 34 George Street, Leeds LS2 7HYFree entry
Market👋 Meet people
Until 31 Dec · Belfast
St George's Market
Belfast's beautiful covered Victorian market — food, crafts and live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
St George's Market, 12-20 East Bridge Street, Belfast BT1 3NQFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Bristol
St Nicholas Market
Bristol's best-loved market — independent traders and a famous lunchtime street-food scene, Monday to Saturday.
St Nicholas Market, Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1JQFree entry
Exhibition
Until 6 Dec · Aberdeen
Aberdeen Artworlds: The Linklater Collection
A free exhibition marking 50 years of the Linklater Collection, with Scottish Colourists, Joan Eardley and Anne Redpath on show.
The Gallery, Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, Bedford Road, Aberdeen AB24 3AAFree
Exhibition
Until 15 Nov · London
Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends
150+ objects from Aardman's own archive, plus hands-on activities where kids can storyboard, light a set or make their own stop-motion clip.
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA£11 per person (exhibition pass; museum entry itself is free)
Exhibition
Until 15 Nov · Manchester
Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai and Hiroshige
The Whitworth's first Japanese print exhibition in over a century, built around Hokusai's Great Wave — free entry.
The Whitworth, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ERFree
Exhibition
Until 4 Apr · Cardiff
Ffasiwn at National Museum Cardiff
A decade of "anti-fashion" portraiture from the south Wales Valleys, told by the young people who lived it.
National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NPFree entry
Exhibition
Until 18 Apr · Wakefield
Hold to This Earth: Contemporary Indigenous North American Art
Yorkshire Sculpture Park's first-ever group show, bringing 38 contemporary Indigenous North American artists to the Underground Gallery.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG£9.50 adult, £7 concession, free for under-18s (covers the whole park)
Exhibition
Until 30 May · Norwich
Tree of Life — Seyi Adelekun
An immersive, hand-woven sisal-rope installation honouring trees as anchors of cultural memory, filling the Sainsbury Centre's East End Gallery.
Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJPay what you want
Exhibition
Until 17 Jan · Gateshead
Chitra Ganesh & Tish Murtha at BALTIC
Two free, drop-in exhibitions on Gateshead Quayside — a Brooklyn artist's UK debut and Tish Murtha's Tyneside photography.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, NE8Free
Culture
Until 22 Nov · Canterbury
The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
An interactive Beaney exhibition on Christopher Marlowe's short, scandal- shadowed life, built around artefacts you won't see displayed elsewhere.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RAFree entry (donations welcome)
Exhibition
Until 21 Feb · Birmingham
Every Thing Must Go: Joe Lycett
Comedian Joe Lycett's tongue-in-cheek debut painting exhibition turns extinct chocolate bars and lost buildings into art.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DHFree
Food & drink👋 Meet people
Until 31 Dec · London
Borough Market
London's most famous food market — a working cathedral to good eating by London Bridge, open most of the week year-round.
Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TLFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · London
Camden Market
A sprawling canalside maze of food, vintage and independent stalls — open every day of the year.
Camden Market, Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AFFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Cardiff
Cardiff Central Market
A grand Victorian indoor market in the middle of Cardiff, trading Monday to Saturday.
Cardiff Market, St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AUFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Newcastle
Grainger Market
A gorgeous Grade I-listed Victorian market hall in the heart of Newcastle, trading six days a week.
Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QGFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Leeds
Leeds Kirkgate Market
One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, and the birthplace of Marks & Spencer — open six days a week.
Kirkgate Market, 34 George Street, Leeds LS2 7HYFree entry
Market👋 Meet people
Until 31 Dec · Belfast
St George's Market
Belfast's beautiful covered Victorian market — food, crafts and live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
St George's Market, 12-20 East Bridge Street, Belfast BT1 3NQFree entry
Market
Until 31 Dec · Bristol
St Nicholas Market
Bristol's best-loved market — independent traders and a famous lunchtime street-food scene, Monday to Saturday.
St Nicholas Market, Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1JQFree entry

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Bouldering & Climbing Walls in Edinburgh (Beginner's Guide)

Scotland

2 min read

Bouldering & Climbing Walls in Edinburgh (Beginner's Guide)

The best bouldering and climbing walls in Edinburgh for beginners — including one of the world's biggest indoor climbing arenas.

👋 Meet people🌧️ Rainy day

London

3 min read

Bouldering & Climbing Walls in London (Beginner's Guide)

The best bouldering and climbing walls in London for beginners — where to go, what it costs, and why it's such a sociable, low-commitment day out.

👋 Meet people🌧️ Rainy day

Bouldering & Climbing Walls in Manchester (Beginner's Guide)

North West

2 min read

Bouldering & Climbing Walls in Manchester (Beginner's Guide)

The best bouldering and climbing walls in Manchester for beginners — where to go, what to expect, and why it's such a sociable day out.

👋 Meet people🌧️ Rainy day

London

3 min read

Cook-Alongs & Cookery Classes in London: Eat What You Make

The best cookery classes and cook-along experiences in London — pasta, sushi, Thai, bread and more. A hands-on, sociable day out where you eat what you cook.

👋 Meet people🎨 Craft & making🌧️ Rainy day

London

3 min read

Throw a Pot, Forge a Ring: London's Best Craft Workshops

The best hands-on craft workshops in London — wheel-throwing pottery, ceramics studios, ring-making and jewellery, and more. A sociable, make-something day out.

🎨 Craft & making👋 Meet people🌧️ Rainy day