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 Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village,
Wirral, CH62 5EQ. Tel: 0151 478 4136. The Lady Lever Art Gallery
has beautiful collection of fine and decorative art. Founded
in 1922. British 18th and 19th century painting, 18th century
furniture. Collection of Wedgwood and Chinese porcelain. Location: In the centre of Bebington. |
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Europa
Pools, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Wirral. CH41 6RN. Tel: 0151
647 4182. An indoor tropical paradise. Two water flume rides.
Leisure and kiddies pool. Cafe and beach area. 25 metre competition
pool. Fitness and health suites. About 3 miles north of Bebington. |
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Wirral Tramway & Wirral Transport Museum,
1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead, CH41 1BG. Tel: 0151 647 2128. Birkenhead
was the first place in Europe to adopt a street tramway, which
ceased in 1937. The trams were brought back to life in 1995,
making a short journey from Woodside to the Wirral Transport
Museum. In addition to trams, the museum houses a collection
of buses, cars and motorbikes. Shop. www.wirraltransportmuseum.org.
About 4 miles north of
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Birkenhead Shopping Centres. Birkenhead has
two great shopping centres as well as the famous Market. The
Grange Shopping Centre offers large stores and national chain
stores, along with small independent shops. The Pyramids Shopping
Centre has big name stores and independent retailers. Birkenhead
Market offers a diverse selection of stalls. Location: In the centre of Birkenhead. |
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Europa
Pools, Conway Street, Birkenhead, Wirral. CH41 6RN. Tel: 0151
647 4182. An indoor tropical paradise. Two water flume rides.
Leisure and kiddies pool. Cafe and beach area. 25 metre competition
pool. Fitness and health suites. Location: In the centre of Birkenhead. |
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Warner Village, Conway Park, Birkenhead, Wirral.
Tel: 0151 649 8800. Multi-screened cinema. Location: In the centre of Birkenhead. |
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Birkenhead
Park. Birkenhead Park became the World's first public park in
1847, and the Park today is almost the same now as it was in
the then. Plans are underway for new public toilets and a cafe,
restoration of the lakes, boathouse and Swiss bridge. Several
events are held in the Park during the year. Location: In the centre of Birkenhead. |
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Wirral Tramway & Wirral Transport Museum,
1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead, CH41 1BG. Tel: 0151 647 2128. Birkenhead
was the first place in Europe to adopt a street tramway, which
ceased in 1937. The trams were brought back to life in 1995,
making a short journey from Woodside to the Wirral Transport
Museum. In addition to trams, the museum houses a collection
of buses, cars and motorbikes. Shop. www.wirraltransportmuseum.org.
Location: In the centre
of Birkenhead. |
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Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Road, Liverpool,
Merseyside - Tel: 0151 263 7744. Liverpool FCs Anfield stadium
is an imposing place for visiting teams but soccer fans from
around the world are welcome at the clubs spectacular visitor
centre. www.liverpoolfc.tv. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Aintree
Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS Tel: 0151
522 2929 Entertaining & Hospitality - Hospitality: 0151 522
2911. The Grand National meeting is steeped in history and tradition
and combines top quality horseracing with style and fashion throughout
the three days. www.aintree.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts, north
east of Bootle. |
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Albert Dock, 22 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF
- Tel: +44 (0)151 708 7334. 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. Location: In the centre of Liverpool. |
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The
Walker, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EL -
Tel: 0151 478 4199. Outstanding works include masterpieces by
Rubens, Rembrabt, Poussin, Gainsborourgh and Hogarth. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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 Tate Gallery Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool
- Tel: 0151 702 7400. 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. www.tate.org.uk. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Museum
of Liverpool Life, Tel: 0151 487 4080. Celebrates the unique
character of this vibrant city and its contribution to natural
life. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942 402624. Haydock Park is the North West's
premier dual purpose racecourse located half way between Liverpool
and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway. With
around 30 events a year, we offer an excellent choice of top-class
fixtures over the jumps and flat. www.haydock-park.co.uk. About 1 mile north of Haydock. |
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PENNINGTON
FLASH COUNTRY PARK, Off St Helens Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester,
WN7 3PA. Tel: 01942 605253. 200 hectare Country Park, centred
on a 70 hectare lake. Well maintained paths cater for walkers,
cyclists and horse riders. Bird watching hides (with wheelchair
access), overlooking the Nature Reserve and it's 230 species
of birds. Information Centre. 9 hole golf course. Children’s
play area, picnic and recreation areas, fishing. Pay and display
parking. About 5 miles east of Haydock. |
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THREE SISTERS RECREATION AREA, Three Sisters
Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 720453.
Reclaimed colliery spoil heaps now providing a large recreation
area. Motor sports in the Arena run by Aintree Racing Drivers
School. (More information below). Coarse fishing. Canoeing. Model
boats. Footpaths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Toilets
and Free Parking. About
3 miles north of Haydock. |
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Three
Sisters Race Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield,
Lancashire, WN4 8DD. Tel: 0800 234 6034. The Racing School is
Europe's longest established race school and has been delivering
exceptional driving gifts and experiences since 1978. We operate
our experiences at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire
and Three Sisters Race Circuit in Lancashire.
www.racing-school.co.uk. About
3 miles north of Haydock. |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About
4 miles north of Haydock. |
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Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Road, Liverpool,
Merseyside - Tel: 0151 263 7744. Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium
is an imposing place for visiting teams but soccer fans from
around the world are welcome at the clubs spectacular visitor
centre. www.liverpoolfc.tv. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Aintree
Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS Tel: 0151
522 2929 Entertaining & Hospitality - Hospitality: 0151 522
2911. The Grand National meeting is steeped in history and tradition
and combines top quality horseracing with style and fashion throughout
the three days. www.aintree.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts, north
of Liverpool. |
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Albert Dock, 22 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF
- Tel: +44 (0)151 708 7334. 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. Location: In the centre of Liverpool. |
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The
Walker, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EL -
Tel: 0151 478 4199. Outstanding works include masterpieces by
Rubens, Rembrabt, Poussin, Gainsborourgh and Hogarth. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Tate Gallery Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool
- Tel: 0151 702 7400. 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. www.tate.org.uk. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Museum
of Liverpool Life, Tel: 0151 487 4080. Celebrates the unique
character of this vibrant city and its contribution to natural
life. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Speke Hall, The Walk, Liverpool, L24 1XD -
Tel: 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. Location: In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Wallasey Yacht Club, Hope Street, New Brighton,
Merseyside, CH45 2LN. Tel: 0151 639 1427. The Wirral sees a number
of Regattas through the year including the Wallasey Yacht Club
regatta. www.w-y-c.info. About
3 miles east of Moreton. |
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Wallasey
Golf Club, Bayswater Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 8LA. Tel: 0151
691 1024. Wallasey offers a classic links course, founded in
1891 by members from nearby Hoylake. Bookings may be made through
the Secretary's office, by telephone, letter, fax or email. Correct
golf attire must be worn on the links. www.wallaseygolfclub.com.
About 3 miles east of
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Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942 402624. Haydock Park is the North West's
premier dual purpose racecourse located half way between Liverpool
and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway. With
around 30 events a year, we offer an excellent choice of top-class
fixtures over the jumps and flat. www.haydock-park.co.uk. About 2 miles north of Newton-le-Willows. |
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PENNINGTON
FLASH COUNTRY PARK, Off St Helens Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester,
WN7 3PA. Tel: 01942 605253. 200 hectare Country Park, centred
on a 70 hectare lake. Well maintained paths cater for walkers,
cyclists and horse riders. Bird watching hides (with wheelchair
access), overlooking the Nature Reserve and it's 230 species
of birds. Information Centre. 9 hole golf course. Children’s
play area, picnic and recreation areas, fishing. Pay and display
parking. About 5 miles north east of Newton-le-Willows. |
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THREE SISTERS RECREATION AREA, Three Sisters
Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 720453.
Reclaimed colliery spoil heaps now providing a large recreation
area. Motor sports in the Arena run by Aintree Racing Drivers
School. (More information below). Coarse fishing. Canoeing. Model
boats. Footpaths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Toilets
and Free Parking. About
5 miles north of Newton-le-Willows. |
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Three
Sisters Race Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield,
Lancashire, WN4 8DD. Tel: 0800 234 6034. The Racing School is
Europe's longest established race school and has been delivering
exceptional driving gifts and experiences since 1978. We operate
our experiences at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire
and Three Sisters Race Circuit in Lancashire.
www.racing-school.co.uk. About
5 miles north of Newton-le-Willows. |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About
7 miles north of Newton-le-Willows. |
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Warrington
Museum and Art Gallery, Bold Street, Warrington WA1 1JG. Tel:
01925 - 442733. The building houses a collection of around 1,000
paintings, (oils, watercolours and prints) from the 19th and
early 20th centuries. Also ethnology, egyptology, geology, Roman
Britain, pottery/ceramics, botany, fish, amphibians, reptiles,
the Civil War, local industries, birds and mammals, and glass.
About 4 miles south of
Newton-le-Willows. |
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Gulliver's World, Old Hall, Warrington WA5
9YZ. Tel: 01925 444888. Gulliver’s Warrington is nestled
within a beautiful park setting, where much of the fantasy is
created by wonderful towering trees, and a beautiful lake forms
the centrepiece of the park. From the tumbling and juggling fun
of Circus World, mosey on down to High Noon in Western World,
walk with dinosaurs in the prehistoric Lost World, feel your
knees tremble in Count’s Castle and shiver your timbers
in Smugglers Wharf. www.gulliversfun.co.uk. About 3 miles south of Newton-le-Willows. |
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Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942 402624. Haydock Park is the North West's
premier dual purpose racecourse located half way between Liverpool
and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway. With
around 30 events a year, we offer an excellent choice of top-class
fixtures over the jumps and flat. www.haydock-park.co.uk. About 10 miles northeast of Prescot. |
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PENNINGTON
FLASH COUNTRY PARK, Off St Helens Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester,
WN7 3PA. Tel: 01942 605253. 200 hectare Country Park, centred
on a 70 hectare lake. Well maintained paths cater for walkers,
cyclists and horse riders. Bird watching hides (with wheelchair
access), overlooking the Nature Reserve and it's 230 species
of birds. Information Centre. 9 hole golf course. Children’s
play area, picnic and recreation areas, fishing. Pay and display
parking. About 12 miles northeast of Prescot. |
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THREE SISTERS RECREATION AREA, Three Sisters
Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 720453.
Reclaimed colliery spoil heaps now providing a large recreation
area. Motor sports in the Arena run by Aintree Racing Drivers
School. (More information below). Coarse fishing. Canoeing. Model
boats. Footpaths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Toilets
and Free Parking. About
8 miles northeast of Prescot. |
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Sisters Race Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield,
Lancashire, WN4 8DD. Tel: 0800 234 6034. The Racing School is
Europe's longest established race school and has been delivering
exceptional driving gifts and experiences since 1978. We operate
our experiences at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire
and Three Sisters Race Circuit in Lancashire.
www.racing-school.co.uk. About
8 miles northeast of Prescot. |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About
10 miles northeast of Prescot. |
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Knowsley
Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN. Tel: 0151 430 9009.
Knowsley Safari Park is one of Merseyside's premier leisure attractions
with around 30 species of mammal roaming 200 hectares of land,
plus a few birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
www.knowsley.com. About
2 miles north of Prescot. |
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Haydock
Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942 402624.
Haydock Park is the North West's premier dual purpose racecourse
located half way between Liverpool and Manchester, just off junction
23 of the M6 motorway. With around 30 events a year, we offer
an excellent choice of top-class fixtures over the jumps and
flat. www.haydock-park.co.uk. About 5 miles northeast of St Helens. |
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The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St Helens,
Merseyside. WA10 1BX. Tel: 08700 114466. LIVE glassblowing and
over 30 stunning displays and shows. www.worldofglass.com. In the centre of St Helens. |
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PENNINGTON
FLASH COUNTRY PARK, Off St Helens Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester,
WN7 3PA. Tel: 01942 605253. 200 hectare Country Park, centred
on a 70 hectare lake. Well maintained paths cater for walkers,
cyclists and horse riders. Bird watching hides (with wheelchair
access), overlooking the Nature Reserve and it's 230 species
of birds. Information Centre. 9 hole golf course. Children’s
play area, picnic and recreation areas, fishing. Pay and display
parking. About 8 miles northeast of St Helens. |
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THREE SISTERS RECREATION AREA, Three Sisters
Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 720453.
Reclaimed colliery spoil heaps now providing a large recreation
area. Motor sports in the Arena run by Aintree Racing Drivers
School. (More information below). Coarse fishing. Canoeing. Model
boats. Footpaths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Toilets
and Free Parking. About
4 miles northeast of St Helens. |
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Sisters Race Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield,
Lancashire, WN4 8DD. Tel: 0800 234 6034. The Racing School is
Europe's longest established race school and has been delivering
exceptional driving gifts and experiences since 1978. We operate
our experiences at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire
and Three Sisters Race Circuit in Lancashire.
www.racing-school.co.uk. About
4 miles northeast of St Helens |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About
7 miles northeast of St Helens. |
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Knowsley
Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN. Tel: 0151 430 9009.
Knowsley Safari Park is one of Merseyside's premier leisure attractions
with around 30 species of mammal roaming 200 hectares of land,
plus a few birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
www.knowsley.com. About
2 miles west of St Helens. |
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Wallasey Yacht Club, Hope Street, New Brighton,
Merseyside, CH45 2LN. Tel: 0151 639 1427. The Wirral sees a number
of Regattas through the year including the Wallasey Yacht Club
regatta. www.w-y-c.info. Location:
In the centre of Wallasey. |
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Wallasey
Golf Club, Bayswater Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 8LA. Tel: 0151
691 1024. Wallasey offers a classic links course, founded in
1891 by members from nearby Hoylake. Bookings may be made through
the Secretary's office, by telephone, letter, fax or email. Correct
golf attire must be worn on the links.
www.wallaseygolfclub.com. Location:
In the centre of Wallasey. |
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Floral Pavilion Theatre, Virginia Road, New
Brighton, Wirral. CH45 2LH. Tel: 0151-639 4360. We can offer
level access to the Box Office, Cafe, Bar and Front Stalls area
of the auditorium, and we have designated areas in the front
stalls available for wheelchair users. See website for What's
On at the Floral Pavilion Theatre. www.floralpavilion.co.uk.
In New Brighton. |
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Wirral
Tramway & Wirral Transport Museum, 1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead,
CH41 1BG. Tel: 0151 647 2128. Birkenhead was the first place
in Europe to adopt a street tramway, which ceased in 1937. The
trams were brought back to life in 1995, making a short journey
from Woodside to the Wirral Transport Museum. In addition to
trams, the museum houses a collection of buses, cars and motorbikes.
Shop. www.wirraltransportmuseum.org. About 2 miles south of Wallasey. |
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- Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 4LA. Tel: 01625 527468.
- Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 534400.
nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Wirral Tramway & Wirral Transport Museum, 1 Taylor Street,
Birkenhead, CH41 1BG. Tel: 0151 647 2128
- Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel: 01942 323666. Situated
on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal
- East Lancashire Light Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bolton
Street, Bury BL9 0EY - Tel : 0161-764 7790
- Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUP.
Tel: 01254 812010
