Arts and culture

Fans of the author won’t want to miss this museum chronicling Jane Austen’s life and times, plus its Regency tearoom.

Witness an explosion of creative energy as Edinburgh hosts stand-up comedy, music, dance and more, for three action-packed weeks in August.

Be inspired by some of the artist’s finest pieces, displayed throughout her sea-view home and studio.

For a truly unforgettable experience, head to the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, an outdoor theatre hewn out of a cliff-top.

Eye-catching designs and transformed spaces fill Glasgow’s streets.

See work from Yorkshire’s renowned and new artists at this outdoor gallery in an impossibly scenic park.

Step into Beatrix Potter’s enchanting stories, with a chance to meet Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and friends.

This annual festival showcases Brighton’s incredible arts scene – featuring dance, music, theatre and more.

You’ll find everything from dinosaur bones to contemporary art at this fantastic free museum.

Five-star dining, live performance and craft cocktails. Step into an unforgettable immersive experience by master world-builders.

Be stunned by the unforgettable image of 100 cast-iron life-size figures looking out to sea, on Crosby Beach, Liverpool.

Digbeth’s former industrial areas have transformed into a gallery of colourful street art.

Paying homage to Britain’s famous literary sisters, the Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing celebrates talented female authors.

Portsmouth’s creatives come together in this centre of art, housed in the Grade I listed Point Battery and Barracks.

London’s Leake Street Arches, where urban dining meets street art.

Give a round of applause for the Theatre by the Lake, in one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

The impressive Norman Foster building is reason to visit alone, and what's inside and outside this public art museum will entertain for hours.

Sit back in your plush red velvet seat and enjoy a live show at the largest theatre stage in the East of England.

Featuring over 500,000 artworks and artefacts from around the world, this university museum is a joy to explore.

This cutting-edge modern gallery sits right on Margate’s beach, featuring famous artists and new talents alike.

This legendary gathering is on every music-lover’s bucket list – featuring a star-studded mix of music, comedy, theatre and more.

Your one-stop shop for all things creative arts, catch live music to films, comedy shows and on-stage performances.

From panto to musicals, comedy to theatre, head to the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple.

While away the time in Teignmouth’s pretty Arts Quarter, full of art galleries, theatre, artisan stores, music shops, cafes, bakeries and pubs.

Immerse yourself in the art, history and heritage of Pembrokeshire at Wales’ oldest independent museum.

This contemporary art gallery has serious cultural clout, representing artists from all over Wales – and beyond.

Manchester’s Northern Quarter shines bright on the creativity of the city.

Art lovers, you’ll adore the collection of galleries, studios and shops in this thriving creative quarter.

Dip into the arts with performances, magic, music, dance and more in Durham. Watch as artists and performers take to spaces across the city.

From jewellery studios to chocolatiers, this north Wales centre showcases some of the region’s finest artisans.

Visit one of the last Victorian houses to be built in England, the magnificent Russell-Cotes East Cliff Hall in Bournemouth.

Travel back in time with the exhibition which shares the story of the Mayflower, an English ship that carried the Pilgrims.

This may be Wales' oldest cinema, but its line-up is bang up-to-date – and great-value.

From classical concerts to stand-up comedy and family-friendly shows: you’ll find it all here.

Did you know that Leicester is home to the tallest piece of street art in Europe? Visit the bi-annual ‘Bring the Paint’ festival, attracting artists from all over the world.

A hotbed for creatives and art lovers, visit now for unique metalworks, minerals, quirky art pieces and ever-changing exhibitions.

For gigs, live performances, panto and more, get your cultural fix at this events venue.

Art, nature, history, science: this vast museum puts centuries of heritage at your fingertips, featuring local and international treasures alike.

A one-of-a-kind labyrinth of hidden tunnels, incredible statues, secret chambers and bizarre sights.

Explore the rich and varied collection of paintings and photography of the surrounding area.

With its vibrant programme of art, design and photography, this historic house celebrates Scottish culture.

This is where the story of Scotland’s best-loved poet began, with a museum featuring 5,000 artefacts and handwritten manuscripts.

Take home a true Scottish souvenir, with some hand-crafted Tain pottery from its workshop in Tain.

Immerse yourself in the art and culture of the Western Isles at this vibrant arts centre in Stornoway.

Shetland comes alive over four days with its historic Shetland Folk Festival, celebrating local, national and international music.

More than ten acres of sculpture park, with an ever-rotating collection of internationally renowned artists.

Art lovers and souvenir seekers, you’ll adore this studio and shop run by painter Yvonne Braithwaite.

Take a fascinating guided tour of the Divinity School, Old Quadrangle and Duke Humfrey’s Library.

Welcome to the Queen of the South, the crowning glory of Dumfries and Galloway and the home of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

This Grade II listed attraction in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent is the U.K’s last working Victorian potbank.