Things to do with the Kids - Cheshire & NW - Children's attractions

*Museums, Galleries & Attractions*
*The Boat Museum* South Pier Road Ellesmere Port 0151 355 5017	The Boat Museum is the world's largest collection of traditional canal boats. Visitors can admire the skills of boat-builders, painters and blacksmiths, see the period cottages and original waterside buildings or take a boat cruise.
	Pyramid, Warrington's centre for the arts, is a fantastic new building for the 21st Century. Entrance to the building is FREE, so why not call in and find out what we've got to offer. Warrington’s centre for the arts is quickly gaining the reputation as the jewel in the crown of Palmyra Square’s Cultural Quarter.	*Pyramid & Parr Hall* Cultural Quarter Palmyra Square South Warrington WA1 1BL Tel: 01925 442345 Fax: 01925 442888
	The Grand National meeting is steeped in history and tradition and combines top quality horseracing with style and fashion throughout the three days. There is no better way to enjoy all of the excitement of the Grand National meeting han from the comfort and luxurious surroundings of one of our many hospitality suites.	*Aintree Racecourse* Ormskirk Road Aintree Liverpool L9 5AS 0151 522 2929 Entertaining & Hospitality Hospitality: 0151 522 2911

*The Walker* William Brown Street Liverpool Merseyside L3 8EL Tel: 0151 478 4199	The National Gallery of the North. Internationally important collection of art from the 14th to the 20th century. Especially rich in European Old Masters, Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite pictures and modern British works. Outstanding works include masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrabt, Poussin, Gainsborourgh and Hogarth
*The Lowry* Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 Manchester 0161-876 2000.	The Lowry art gallery is set in the heart of the regenerated Salford Quays. It is a highly original, distinctive and unusual combination of stainless steel and glass. It has 2 theatres, each with its own unique atmosphere, a Promenade and Galleries. The spectacular Lifting Footbridge across the canal links The Lowry to Trafford Wharfside, Manchester United Football Club and the Imperial War Museum North
	Discover the wonders of the Universe, in the Science Centre, beside the world-famous Lovell radio telescope. Fascinating exhibitions on astronomy, Earth, space, satellites and energy, Planetarium and Environmental Discovery Centre.	*Jodrell Bank* *Science Centre,Planetarium & Arboretum* Lower Withington near Macclesfield 01477 571339

*Quarry Bank Mill* Styal Wilmslow Cheshire 01625 527468	Quarry Bank Mill is an entire, historic cotton mill and its community brought to life, powered by the 1830's beam engine steaming daily and the world's most powerful water-wheel. Mill Kitchen, Mill Shop and 300 acres of country park.
	Port Sunlight Village is the picturesque 19th century garden village built by William Hesketh Lever for his soap factory workers. The Heritage Centre museum explores the fascinating story of the village and its community. The Lady Lever Art Gallery is a treasure house of elegance containing Lord Leverhulme's rich and varied collection, including an impressive collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings.	*Port Sunlight Heritage Centre* 95 Greendale Road Wirral Cheshire 0151 644 6466
*Castlefield Urban Heritage Park* 101 Liverpool Road Castlefield Manchester 0161 834 4026	Historic restored canal basin home to award-winning Museums and attractions, Part Roman Fort reconstruction, towpath walks and visitor centre.

	The gallery houses the National Collection of 20th century art on 4 floors, with stunning views across the Mersey. Part of the historic Albert Dock ,it is housed in a converted warehouse.	*Tate Gallery Liverpool* Albert Dock Liverpool 0151 702 7400
Museum of Liverpool Life Tel: 0151 487 4080	Celebrates the unique character of this vibrant city and its contribution to natural life. Recently expanded to include three new galleries, City Lives exploring the richness of Liverpool's cultural diversity, The River room, and City Soldiers about the Kings Regiment
*Mouldsworth Motor Museum* Smithy Lane Mouldsworth Cheshire 01928 731781	A unique collection of over 60 vintage, classic and sports cars, motorcycles and early bicycles. Housed in an amazing 1930's Art-Deco building in its own grounds and safe for children.

	The UK's largest zoo where 6,000 animals live in near-natural surroundings, set in 110 acres of award-winning gardens. Many rare and endangered creatures breed freely in large, open enclosures.	*Chester Zoo* Upton by Chester Chester 01244 380280
	Practice the Art of Falconry with Hawks, Owls and Falcons. Also a large Pet Centre specialising in hand-reared parrots.	*Cheshire Waterlife* *Blakemere Craft Centre* Chester Road Sandiway Northwich 01606 889964

	Explore the history and impact of chemicals on our everyday lives. Hands-on, interactive exhibits, all-glass lift and Observatory.	*Catalyst* Mersey Road Widnes 0151 420 112
*Chester Toy and Doll Museum,* Lower Bridge Street, Chester 01244 346297	A treasure-house of antique playthings, teddies, dolls, rare tin-plate and mechanical toys.
	World's largest water garden centre, gift shops, glass pavilion housing exotic gardens, aquariums and zoo.	*Stapeley Water Gardens* Stapeley Nantwich 01270 623868

*Albert Dock* 22 Edward Pavilion Albert Dock Liverpool L3 4AF Tel: +44 (0)151 708 7334 www.albertdock.com	Albert Dock is situated on Liverpool's famous waterfront adjacent to the Pier Head, a mere stroll from the city centre and all its attractions. Within easy reach of 1.5 million people, it has extensive rail, bus and road links (including a comprehensive motorway network), as well as convenient air and boat connections via Liverpool and Manchester Airports, the Mersey Ferry and Seacat. Redevelopment, costing in excess of £100 million, has transformed it into one of Liverpool's busiest and most cosmopolitan centres and a top heritage attraction. Hotels in Liverpool
	Liverpool FCs Anfield stadium is an imposing place for visiting teams but, whichever colors they wear, soccer fans from around the world are welcome at the clubs spectacular visitor centre	Liverpool Football Club Anfield Road Liverpool Merseyside Tel: 0151 263 7744

Historic Houses & Gardens

*Lyme Park* Disley Stockport Cheshire SK12 2NX 01663 762023	Spectacular moorland park with mansion, glorious gardens and adventure playground, red and fallow deer, lakes and trails.
	Magnificent mansion with more than 30 rooms to see including a glimpse of life below stairs - kitchen, laundry, servants' quarters and stables. Also a deer park, fine gardens and historic sawmill.	*Dunham Massey* Altrincham Cheshire WA14 4SJ 0161 9411025
*Speke Hall* The Walk Liverpool L24 1XD 0151 427723	One of England's greatest timber-framed mansions with rich Victorian interiors.Outside there are woodland walks and gardens including a rose garden and a tunnel to a secret stream garden. Superb views across the Mersey.

	Britain's most famous timber-framed house, with intricate carvings, wall paintings and a secret room. Outside there is a moat and cobbled courtyard, aand a historic knot garden.	*Little Moreton Hall* Congleton Cheshire 01260 272018
*Tatton Park* Knutsford Cheshire 01625 534400	A magnificent Georgian mansion, medieval old Hall, 1930's working farm, 60 acre gardens, 1000 acre deer park and children's playground.
	A glorious 16th century house, famous for its magnificent great hall, fascinating collections of arms and armour, fine tapestries and 16th & 17th century oak furniture.	*Rufford Old Hall* Near Ormskirk Lancashire 01704 821254

*Peover Hall and Gardens* Over Peover Knutsford 01565 632358	An Elizabethan House dating from 1585 with fine Carolean Stables, a Mainwaring Chapel, 18th century landscaped gardens with topiary work and walled gardens.
	Internationally renowned Botanic Gardens, with extensive displays of seasonal flowers, shrubs, trees, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Wonderful heather, rock terrace, rose and water gardens.	*Ness Botanical Gardens* Ness Neston South Wirral 0151 353 0123

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Castles & Churches

	The Parish of Chester contains the two most historic churches in Chester, St John's, the original Cathedral of Chester and St Peter's, the Guild Church of the City. St John's lies outside the city walls on a cliff above the north bank of the River Dee and is a Grade I listed building. St Peter's, also a Grade I listed building lies at the Cross on Eastgate Street in the centre of the city. (Tel:01244 403634). Location: In the centre of Chester.	St John the Baptist Chester. Vicar's Lane/Little St John Street, Chester, CH1 1SN.

	A place of worship for over 1000 years. Parts of the Norman church begun in 1092 can still be seen in the present building, which reflects all the Gothic architectural styles. The finest Quire stalls in Britain have intricately carved "misericords" and there is a facsimile of Handel's Messiah first rehearsed here. Beautiful monastic cloisters and garden.	*Chester Cathedral* St Werburgh Street Chester 01244 324756
*Beeston Castle* near Tarporley Cheshire 018229 260464	Take a 4,000 year walk at Beeston Castle - the "Castle of the Rock" exhibition explains the history of this impressive castle which commands exceptional views over the surrounding countryside.
	A medieval castle with dungeons, battlements, elegant staterooms, glorious gardens and country walks.	*Chirk Castle* Chirk Clwyd 01691 777701

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