BLAKEMERE CRAFT CENTRE, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich. Craft shops and workshops set around an Edwardian stable block. Open all year, Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5.30pm. Tel 01606 883261.

BOTANY BAY VILLAGES AND PUDDLETOWN PIRATES, Canal Mill, Botany Brow, Chorley. A 150-year-old spinning mill with five floors selling collectables, memorabilia, furniture and unusual gifts, a museum of fire transport and art exhibition. Open all year, daily 10am-6pm and Wednesday, 10am-8pm. Tel 01257 261220.

CHESHIRE WORKSHOPS, Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire. Cheshire Candle Workshops and a restaurant providing fresh home cooking. Open all year, daily 9am-5pm. Tel 01829 770401.

ECCLES FARM CRAFT CENTRE, Eccles Lane, Bispham Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire. A needlecraft school and centre with daytime workshops. Various opening times -- contact venue for details. Tel 01257 463113.

MANCHESTER CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. A centre housing 16 studios selling contemporary craft and design products including sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, clothing and costume design. Various opening times -- check with venue for details. Tel 0161 832 4274.

VOIRREY EMBROIDERY BRIMSTAGE HALL COURTYARD, Brimstage Hall, Brimstage, Wirral, Merseyside. Open all year, Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm. Tel 0151 342 3514.

WELLTROUGH DRIED FLOWERS, Welltrough Hall Farm, Lower Withington, Cheshire. Eight showrooms including a permanent Christmas room. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Tel 01477 571616.