Museums, Galleries & Attractions
- The Boat Museum
- South Pier Road
- Ellesmere Port
 0151 355
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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. |
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The Lady Lever Art Gallery holds
one of the most beautiful collections of fine and decorative
arts in the country. It was founded in 1922 by William Hesketh
Lever, the first Lord Leverhulme, in memory of his wife. The
gallery displays works collected by Leverhulme throughout his
life. British 18th and 19th century painting, 18th century furniture
and outstanding collections of Wedgwood and Chinese porcelain
are among the treasures on show. |
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Port Sunlight Village
Wirral
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
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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
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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
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- The Walker
William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EL
- Tel: 0151 478 4199
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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 |
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- The Lowry
Pier 8, Salford Quays M5
- Manchester
0161-876 2000.
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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 |
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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
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- Quarry Bank Mill
- Styal
- Wilmslow
- Cheshire
- 01625 527468
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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. |
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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.
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- Port Sunlight Heritage
Centre
- 95 Greendale Road
- Wirral
- Cheshire
- 0151 644
6466
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- Castlefield Urban Heritage
Park
- 101 Liverpool Road
- Castlefield
- Manchester
- 0161 834
4026
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Historic restored canal basin
home to award-winning Museums and attractions, Part Roman Fort
reconstruction, towpath walks and visitor centre. |
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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
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Museum of Liverpool Life
Tel: 0151 487 4080
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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 |
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- Mouldsworth Motor Museum
- Smithy Lane
- Mouldsworth
- Cheshire
- 01928 731781
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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. |
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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
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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
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Explore the
history and impact of chemicals on our everyday lives. Hands-on,
interactive exhibits, all-glass lift and Observatory. |
- Catalyst
- Mersey Road
- Widnes
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0151 420 112
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- Chester Toy and Doll Museum,
- Lower Bridge Street,
- Chester
- 01244
346297
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A treasure-house of antique
playthings, teddies, dolls, rare tin-plate and mechanical toys. |
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World's largest water garden
centre, gift shops, glass pavilion housing exotic gardens, aquariums
and zoo. |
- Stapeley Water Gardens
- Stapeley
- Nantwich
- 01270
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