Best Arts and Culture Places in Ribbleton

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Best Arts and Culture Places in Ribbleton

Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery
4.6 (5816 ratings)4.5 (1883 ratings)
Artworks spanning 6 centuries plus changing historic and contemporary exhibitions and family events.
Mosley St, Manchester, M2 3JL, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3JL - Visit now. Manchester Art Gallery houses 25,000 artefacts across six centuries and contemporary exhibitions by world-leading artists in a beautifully-restored neo-Classic gallery, slap band in the city centre. The architect also designed Highclere Castle (or Downton Abbey)."
Mentioned by Faraway Lucy
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"Standing proud for almost 200 years, Manchester Art Gallery was created as a gallery for everybody and for life. It features British and European art from the 18th and 19th century, as well as contemporary art. And the best part is that it’s always free to visit!"
IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
MuseumArt museumHistory museumWar museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Picniq Blog
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"Inside this stunning building, you will find interesting and thought-proving exhibitions that show how war has shaped the world. Throughout the year there are new exhibitions exploring different stories, events and peoples experiences. The kids will enjoy getting hands-on in the TimeShack where they will find object handling sessions and storytelling sessions, and also getting creative in the Learning Studio where they can make something craft to take home!"
Mentioned by One-Manchester
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"Manchester also has an important history when it comes to war and conflict over the past hundred years. The Imperial War Museum North (IWMN) is an interactive space built solely for the purpose of telling the most vital, powerful stories of war from across the region. The entire structure was built around an impressive, genuine fighter jet!"
John Rylands Library Research Institute and Library
John Rylands Library Research Institute and Library
4.8 (592 ratings)4.5 (4909 ratings)
Neo-gothic library (part of University of Manchester) with rare books & manuscripts, a cafe & shop.
150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by One-Manchester
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"For the library lovers amongst us, the fun doesn’t end there. The John Rylands Library, now run as part of the similarly prestigious University of Manchester, is a grade 1 listed building. The library opened in 1900 at a cost of £200,000, and has been renovated on just 3 occasions over the 118 years following its emergence."
The Whitworth
The Whitworth
4.5 (1560 ratings)4 (813 ratings)
Visual arts collection surrounded by parkland, closed for massive expansion work until summer 2014.
Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6ER, United Kingdom
Art museumMuseumsArt gallery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"After an extensive renovation project, the Whitworth is the best place in the city to view a collection of exciting contemporary art. Keep your eyes peeled on their exciting events calendar, pay a visit to their fabulous restaurant with sweeping views of the surrounding park and pick up a picnic basket of art supplies to spark your own creativity."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"From Wednesday May 19, the stunning Whitworth gallery will be partially reopen to the public, with a film screening of Imran Perretta: the destructors on display. The cafe will be back open too, but the full gallery will be up and running again by July 1, in time for its MIF21 summer exhibition. Plan your visit at whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/visit."
Mentioned by Loads To Do
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"The Whitworth will partially reopen from Wednesday 19 May 2021. The gallery is expected to reopen fully from Thursday 1 July 2021."
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
4.5 (616 ratings)4.5 (189 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions include Victorian art, street mock-up and local history archive.
Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WU - Visit now. A family friendly city museum that stakes a claim as the UK’s first free public library. Explore the historic Lark Hill Place street installation then let loose in Peel Park."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"Popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place (re-creation of a typical northern street during Victorian times), as well as an ever-changing exhibition programme. The Museum also provides activities for children during the…"
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
4.6 (528 ratings)
Victorian setting for artists' studios with contemporary jewellery, ceramics and art for sale.
17 Oak St, Manchester, M4 5JD, United Kingdom
Art centerArt studioCafeCeramic manufacturerCultural centerJewelerTextile merchant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"If you’re looking for locally crafted ceramics, prints, jewellery or art work, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is the perfect place to discover something unusual. Located in a former Victorian fish market, the beautifully restored building is home to two floors of studios, where artists, potters and craftspeople create and sell their work in one space. There’s also a great café on the ground floor and you can often discover interesting art installations or musical performances there."
Mentioned by Fountain of Travel
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"Manchester Craft and Design Centre is sometimes overshadowed by more popular sights, however, I think it’s a Manchester spot that shouldn’t be missed. Housed in a former fish market building, the Craft and Design Centre is now a hub for…you guessed it, craft and design. Independent entrepreneurs hire studio space where they can also sell their goods."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"In the heart of the Northern Quarter, you’ll find this hub of creativity inside a former Victorian fish market. Local artists and creatives have set up studios inside, creating and selling art, prints, sculptures, jewellery and ceramics from their own unique spaces. There’s also a cute little cafe and occasional musical performances and exhibitions."
Grundy Art Gallery
Grundy Art Gallery
4.2 (107 ratings)4 (48 ratings)
Founded in 1911, this exhibit space has rotating displays showcasing 20th- & 21st-century works.
Queen St, Blackpool, FY1 1PU, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsCraft store
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The collections at the Grundy Gallery boast an eclectic programme of historic and contemporary exhibits, housed in a beautiful Grade II listed Edwardian building. The collections feature the work of both established and emerging artists from the UK and abroad, as well as historically important works loaned from major UK institutions and objects from its own permanent collection. The gallery aims to cater to a wide audience with an ambitious and varied year-round programme that draws on the unique and invigorating context and heritage of Blackpool, for instance exploring the space between contemporary art, entertainment and popular culture."
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
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"The Grundy Art Gallery is something of a hidden gem in Blackpool, although it is located only steps from the Promenade. Featuring a variety of exhibitions and artwork from established and emerging artists, it also displays historically important artwork loaned from important UK institutions. Blackpool has a very strong cultural history and a lively pop culture, which the gallery sets out to explore in whole new ways, making it the leading visual arts centre in the northwest."
The Lowry
The Lowry
4.6 (4887 ratings)4.5 (2745 ratings)
2 theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.
Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, United Kingdom
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New Brighton Street Art
New Brighton Street Art
96-98 Victoria Rd, New Brighton, Wallasey CH45 2JF, United Kingdom
Art gallery
Chuck Gallery
Chuck Gallery
4.5 (46 ratings)
166 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 0AF, United Kingdom
Art gallery

Top Best French Restaurants in Ribbleton

Cote - Manchester
Cote - Manchester
4.6 (765 ratings)
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
4-12 St Mary's St, Manchester, M3 2LB, United Kingdom
French restaurantBarBistroBreakfast restaurantGluten-free restaurantRestaurantBrasserieWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by Brunch or Breakfast?
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"Côte Brasserie serve breakfast and brunch from 8am until 12 noon on a Monday to Friday and then 9am to 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include a breakfast set menu that involves any cooked breakfast with fresh orange juice or cloudy apple juice and a hot drink of your choice. Options include a full English breakfast, Crepe Complete (pancakes, bacon and comte cheese), Eggs Florentine, Eggs Royal and Eggs Avocado."
Adam Reid at The French
Adam Reid at The French
4.7 (221 ratings)
Modern British food by chef Adam Reid.
16 Peter St, Manchester, M60 2DS, United Kingdom
French restaurantFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by Groupon
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"Set in the iconic Midland Hotel, the cosy booths, stylish décor and relaxed atmosphere of The French by Simon Rogan makes for an opulent date night. Worthy of any special occasion, quality food is at the heart of this operation with meticulously crafted tasting menus. The French’s absent Michelin star is well documented, but the infamous missing star isn’t all bad - diners can experience Michelin standard food without the waiting lists and price tag."
Mentioned by Manchester’s Finest
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"The flagship fine dining restaurant at The Midland Hotel is Manchester’s long-standing answer to Haute cuisine. Now under the Manchester-born chef Adam Reid, winner of the BBC’s prestigious Great British Menu, who has brought The French a new sense of youth. Despite the name, The French focuses on British food using local ingredients and native flavours such as Beef Dripping, Rhubarb and Lancashire cheese."
Bistrot Verite
Bistrot Verite
4.8 (231 ratings)
A laid-back French restaurant with wood-panelled walls and daily specials on chalkboards.
7 Liverpool Rd, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4AR, United Kingdom
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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Ribbleton

Victoria Park
Victoria Park
4.3 (685 ratings)
Victorian park with heritage features, floral displays and facilities including tennis courts.
Swinton Hall Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 4UR, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by Salford Now
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"Starting with number 5, Victoria Park is a Green Flag award winning park that was opened in 1897, making it one of the oldest parks in the city. It is located in Swinton, right next to Swinton Football Club. There is a wide range of facilities in the park including an events area, tennis courts, outdoor gym equipment and a children’s play area."
Holy Name Church, University of Manchester
Holy Name Church, University of Manchester
4.8 (125 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Largest of its kind in the city, this Victorian gothic, Catholic church now serves the university.
339 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Holy Name Church, University of Manchester was built between 1869 to 1871 to give all Catholics in Manchester the perfect avenue to congregate and celebrate their faith. A sight to behold with its gothic revival architecture design, this church that can hold up to 800 people will truly give you a majestic view. Open from 7:30 Am to 10 PM, the church welcomes all its visitors with the relaxing ambience complimented by dramatic lights of the candles continuously burning in the altar as well as the soft music played in its background."
Avenham and Miller Park
Avenham and Miller Park
4.7 (1748 ratings)4.5 (629 ratings)
Riverside park in a natural amphitheatre with a Japanese water garden, Sebastopol cannon and a cafe.
S Meadow Ln, Preston, PR1 8JP, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksCafeWedding venue

Best History Museum in Ribbleton

Turton Tower
Turton Tower
4.5 (365 ratings)4 (142 ratings)
Unusual fortification, stately home and cafe open to the public Wednesday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Chapeltown Rd, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0HG, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistorical societyHistory museumHistoric Sites
Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42
Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42
4.8 (137 ratings)4.5 (73 ratings)
Hangar 42 (South) Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Ln, Blackpool, FY4 2QY, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Insider Blackpool
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"as the name would suggest, our last suggestions may not ‘geographically’ qualify as Blackpool…… but its right on the boarder (basically, on Blackpool Airport..and has a Blackpool postcode….. which makes us wonder if they’re just being posh by putting ‘lytham’ in the name lol) and one which a lot of you will pass without knowing on your way into the town. Just off Squires Gate lane is located the Lytham Spitfire Centre. For a fiver (per adult – kids £3 ands under 10’s free!!) you can look around the centre and see some of the spitfire restoration going on plus….."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Located at Blackpool Airport, and constructed for the RAF at the outbreak of World War II, Hangar 42 was home to various RAF and Polish Squadrons, operating night fighter cover for Preston and Merseyside Docklands. Today, it has been transformed into a visitors centre and retains many of its original features from when it was active. A dedicated team of volunteers portray life in the RAF for both air crew and ground crew during those desperate days of World War Two."
Clayton Hall
Clayton Hall
4.8 (73 ratings)5 (87 ratings)
Clayton Park, Ashton New Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4RU, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Manchester Taxi Service
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"The Clayton Hall Living History Museum dates back to the 15th century and you will therefore not see the global moated medieval buildings. The Museum is in the Grade II category. Volunteers have restored it back to its original look and it is now open to the public twice a month."
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"Dress up as a Victorian, visit several rooms, have lunch in the café, or take part in a guided tour. A really fun way to learn about Victorian and Mancunian history. Highly recommended for children, book, music and history lovers."

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