5 things to do in the North West this weekend

Winter Ales Festival
Head to along to St George’s Hall in Liverpool on Saturday for the final day of their Winter Ales Festival. There is set to be more than 200 real ales and ciders to enjoy at the hall, as well as a range of local produce and food to try. If you’re not an ale fan, you can still head along and try continental beers and lagers, a range of wines and prosecco, gin, vodka and rum – enjoy. Find out more here.
After Dark Walk
Explore Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston once the sun has set at an After Dark Walk. The guided walk will give you and the family the opportunity to learn more about nocturnal wildlife and what they get up to once the sun has gone down. You will then be invited to join in the fun round the campfire with a hot drink and biscuits. Find out more here.
Lowry Outlet Makers Market
The Makers Market will return to Salford this weekend. The event brings together the areas very best food, drink, art and craft producers. There will be a selection of local farm produce, artisan breads and delicacies to enjoy, as well as live music and performances, cookery demonstrations and plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Find out more here.
Liverpool Peace Proms
A large-scale choral and orchestral performance will take to the stage at the Echo Arena on Saturday. The Peace Proms celebrate culture and diversity and promotes peace and unity through music. The programme engages over 20,000 children, giving them the opportunity to perform in a large-scale production and work with a full orchestra. Find out more here.
Marvel Universe LIVE! Super Heroes Assemble
Marvel fans are in for a weekend of fun this weekend for an epic show at Manchester Arena. Cheer for your favourite super heroes, with everyone from Iron Man, Hulk, and Thor battling Marvel’s most sinister villains in a live, action-packed performance. The show is set to contain special effects, martial arts, motorcycles and more. Find out more here.