Free Museums in Lea Town

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Free Museums in Lea Town

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
Art galleryMuseums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Operated by Manchester City Galleries, the Manchester Art Gallery is a multi-award winning, world-class venue and one of the region’s most popular cultural destinations. The gallery displays an alluring range of art including esteemed contemporary works, photography, design and decorative art, as well as older historically significant works. With 19th century British paintings, major Pre-Raphaelite works and a collection of works by the impressionistic artist Adolphe Valette, Manchester Art Gallery is a destination of national and international importance."
Mentioned by Tin Box Traveller
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"This free to visit museum is one to add to your Manchester itinerary if you have kids that love art and art history. There’s plenty to learn about the city’s artists and culture. Families with younger children should make a beeline for the Clore Art Studio, which is an interactive space developed by artists."
National Football Museum
National Football Museum
4.3 (4302 ratings)4.5 (3428 ratings)
More than 140,000 football-related items plus a kids' discovery zone and skills-testing simulators.
Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG, United Kingdom
National museumMuseumsSports memorabilia storeVisitor centerSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Fountain of Travel
29 Free Things To Do in Manchester, United Kingdom
"Address: Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd Street, Manchester M4 3BG. I’m probably as good at football as a pregnant sloth, but Manchester is obviously famous for its two football teams; Manchester United and Manchester City. Guided tours of their stadiums come with a charge, but you can visit the National Football Museum in Manchester city centre for free."
Mentioned by Five Adventurers
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"Home to some of the UK’s best football teams, Manchester is also home to a museum dedicated to the nations favourite sport. Now that Maya has her heart firmly set on football, I am sure we will be visiting all the time. Located in the coolest museum building (Urbis) the museum is in the very heart of Manchester city centre."
Mentioned by Picniq Blog
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"For the die-hard football fan in your family, this is a great place to visit. Discover the history of the beautiful game and see the many collections displaying famous kits and even trophies. The Hall of Fame showcases the sport’s greatest players and icons."
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 Fountain of Travel
29 Free Things To Do in Manchester, United Kingdom
"The Whitworth relaunched in 2015 after a massive refurbishment and only went on to win an award for Museum of the Year by the Art Fund in its first year. They have a constantly changing display of collections and a wide spectrum of art in their temporary exhibitions. The Whitworth is located in South Manchester, I would recommend taking public transport as it’s quite a walk otherwise."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Reopened in 2015 after a £15m transformation, Manchester’s gallery in the park is home to an internationally important collection of art, including significant work by William Blake and J.M.W. Turner. It also hosts an exciting roster of visiting exhibitions and events. Visit the website for the latest information."
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
4.4 (6370 ratings)4 (6492 ratings)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
87-89 Central Promenade, FY1 5AA, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by tristans-lighthouse.co.uk
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"Madame Tussauds Blackpool is opening right on the Promenade in Spring 2011, and you’re invited!. Step onto the red carpet and mingle with your favourite TV stars, then go to the locker room and meet your favourite sports stars getting ready for their next game."
Mentioned by holidify.com
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"1 km from city center 5 out of 10 places to visit in Blackpool. A museum of wax replicas, this place consists of about 150 wax figures of eminent personalities including film stars, TV personalities, sports persons, pop singers and royalty."
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 TripHobo
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"The museums in Salford give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Salford with these museums."
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
4.2 (114 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings)
Long-established venue for exhibitions, residencies, festivals and events, with an eclectic shop.
13 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1EU, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsEvent venueGift shopArt Museums
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."
Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Manchester's Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art will reopen both of its galleries on Wednesday May 19. Exhibitions Multiplicities in Flux and Autopsy of a Home, which originally opened in October, will be back until June 13. Booking is advised at cfcca.org.uk but walk-ups are welcome."
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
Visitor centerMuseumsHistory museumWar museumMilitary Museums
Mentioned by Insider Blackpool
5 Budget Friendly Blackpool Attractions
"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."
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
4.6 (564 ratings)4.5 (264 ratings)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides.
Chain Caul Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2PD, United Kingdom
MuseumsConference centerNon-profit organizationVolunteer organizationSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Preston Guild City
History and Heritage
"Located near Preston Dock, the Ribble Steam Railway museum invites you to hop aboard a heritage train ride on one of their working steam trains. The museum makes a fantastic and interactive day out for all the family, delving into Preston's historical links to steam trains and Preston Dock. See their Diesel Locomotives, Steam Locomotives, miniature railway, and much more."
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 Trip101
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"A post shared by GrundyArtGallery (@grundyartgallery) on May 20, 2017 at 6:48am PDT. A trip to any town is not complete without a visit to its local art gallery. In Blackpool, the Grundy Art Gallery is a place worth visiting."
Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Blackpool
Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Blackpool
4.2 (268 ratings)4 (698 ratings)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool FY4 1EZ, United Kingdom
Amusement centerMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Insider Blackpool
5 Budget Friendly Blackpool Attractions
"Now, this is definitely one of our favourites and up there for best value, it’s equally fun for kids (We’d say from 7ish and up) as adults (we’d say 80 and down ;-). Ripleys is world famous so shouldn’t need much introduction but in case you’ve not heard of it…. ‘Ripley Believe it or not’ showcases oddities which are so strange, some may question the claims that they are indeed real….."

Best & Cool Bars in Lea Town

Cube Bar Kitchen
Cube Bar Kitchen
4.2 (438 ratings)
2 Breck Rd, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7AA, United Kingdom
BarBistroCocktail barRestaurantWine bar
ABode Manchester
ABode Manchester
4.2 (742 ratings)
Trendy hotel in a Victorian warehouse with contemporary rooms, upscale dining and meeting rooms.
107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB, United Kingdom
HotelBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Michael Caines MBE is arguably one of Britain’s most acclaimed chefs with two Michelin-stars to his name. Therefore, it would be an erroneous not to visit Manchester’s own Michael Caines Restaurant, located in the Grade II listed ABode Hotel. It has won a host of awards including ‘Manchester Restaurant of the Year’ 2008 and 2009 and boasts an elegant design that exudes a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere."
Mentioned by Reservations.com
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"In The Heart Of The City, Abode Manchester Is A Splendid 19Th-Century Building With Free Wi-Fi Access And An Award-Winning Restaurant. Piccadilly Rail Station Is 3 Minutes’ Walk Away.Abode Manchester’S Double-Glazed Rooms Offer Monsoon Showers And Luxury Toiletries. Guests Can Also Enjoy An Lcd Tv With A Dvd Player, And Free Internet.Brasserie Abode Offers A Relaxed All-Day Brasserie Menu."
Mentioned by laterooms.com
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"ABode Manchester is ideally located in the very heart of the city, just minutes from bustling Piccadilly. The Grade II listed hotel retains the period character of a Victorian cotton merchant's wholesale warehouse. The building, completed in 1898, was designed to impress, with its stylish and decorative front and its splendid walnut staircase with detailed tile and wrought iron work."
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."

Best Nightlife in Lea Town

Black Sheep Coffee and Cocktails
Black Sheep Coffee and Cocktails
4.7 (44 ratings)
Unit 1, Gateway House, Station Approach, Manchester M1 2GH, United Kingdom
CafeBarCocktail barCoffee store
Lane Ends
Lane Ends
4 (417 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
442 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1HX, United Kingdom
PubNightlifeBars & Clubs
The Hesketh Arms
The Hesketh Arms
4.2 (866 ratings)
Traditional 18th-century chain pub serving hearty seasonal dishes and cask ales, with a beer garden.
Botanic Rd, Southport, PR9 7NA, United Kingdom
PubBritish restaurantGastropubRestaurant
Mentioned by southportvisiter
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"For those who enjoy 'pub grub' but want to enjoy their surroundings - head to The Hesketh Arms in Churchtown. The venue also has an outside seating area - for those who venture out with their canines."

Best Cake Places in Lea Town

The Cake Shop
The Cake Shop
4.3 (9 ratings)
Unit 4 Bridgewater Business Complex, Canal Stree Bootle, Liverpool L20 8AH, United Kingdom
Cake shop
Food Station & Shakes
Food Station & Shakes
3.5 (187 ratings)
104 Phoebe St, Salford, M5 3PH, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantCake shopChicken shopDessert shopFried chicken takeawayHamburger restaurantIce cream shopKebab shopPizza delivery
Freddy's Chicken and Pizza
Freddy's Chicken and Pizza
3 (158 ratings)
5 Lansdowne Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5SF, United Kingdom
Fast food restaurantGrillCake shopChicken shopDessert shopHamburger restaurantKebab shopPizza delivery

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lea Town

4.1 (1937 reviews)
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
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$61 /night
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West Boundary Farm Cottage 2
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$117.75 /night
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4.7 (5 reviews)
Central Location Preston 2
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$119.25 /night
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