Barceló Harrogate Majestic Hotel

Part of the York Castle complex, York Castle Prison invites masochistic visitors to spend the day where others spent a lifetime. With York Castle having been a seat of justice for 1,000 years, the attraction explores its unique history.

With part of York Castle still used as a seat of justice today, York Castle Prison admirably evokes an atmosphere of gravitas and difficult times past for all those who visit.

Weaving through the cramped cells and claustrophobic surrounds of the old prison's narrow chambers, visitors are invited to learn about the misdeeds performed by those unlucky enough to be incarcerated there, as well as the severe fates their acts condemned them to.

York Castle Prison Website

Pioneering artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer uses highly sophisticated responsive technologies such as robotics, video projection, and sound to sense the actions of nearby people. This installation at Manchester Art Gallery allows visitors to leave a trace of themselves in his art.

Lozano-Hemmer's spectacular artworks have broken the mould in the art world, harnessing the power of new media to create innovative, interactive pieces that are shaped and sculptured by those who view them.

Bringing his Recorders exhibition to the UK for the first time, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer allows spectators to leave their imprint on art, as the display reacts to, and records, visitors' movements, voices and even pulses.

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Website

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.

Leeds International Concert Season Website

Blackburn Rovers play their home matches at Ewood Park. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

Official Premier League Website

Manchester City FC play their home matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

Official Premier League Website

Bolton Wanderers play their home matches at The Reebok Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

Official Premier League Website

Manchester United FC play their home matches at the Old Traffod Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.

Manchester United FC Website

Every Christmas Eve the bell of Dewsbury parish church is tolled once for each year of the Christian era, to remind the devil of his defeat. Now with over 2000 tolls each year it's a cacophonous local call for Christmas cheer.

This medieval tradition has a three-fold function in that the tolling keeps the devil away, evokes his defeat at the birth of Jesus Christ and reminds people of their salvation from the Devil through Jesus.

Legend has it that the bell was donated long ago by a local murderer, one Tom of Soothill, to atone for his crimes. The bell, named after him, goes under the nickname of "Black Tom Soothill".

The British National Squash Championships take place at the National Squash Centre in Manchester's state-of-the-art Sportcity complex. As well as professional men's and women's events, the tournament features a Master's competition spread over 13 age-group categories.

National Squash Championships Website

One of the most anticipated mountain festivals, The Banff Mountain Film Festival sets off on a world tour, visiting 30 different countries. Catch it at Stockport's Plaza Theatre for some jaw-dropping and thought-provoking features.

The festival presents award-winning films with topics ranging from remote landscapes and cultures to daredevil action sports. It also features some of the world's best footage on mountain subjects.

Banff Mountain Film Festival Website