Free Museums in Leyland

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Free Museums in Leyland

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 Culture Trip
Must-Visit Attractions in Manchester
"Manchester city centre, Manchester art gallery, viewing the art on public display|© Mark Waugh / Alamy Stock Photo. The city centre’s free-entry gallery often plays host to exciting exhibitions from world-renowned artists such as Joana Vasconcelos. Its permanent collections include an impressive array of costume, oil paintings and decorative arts, making this the perfect destination for whiling away several hours and getting inspired."
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
Museums in Manchester
"While not a museum per se, Manchester Art Gallery is home to exhibitions focusing on the development of the arts over time and eras of history. If you are a fashion lover, this should definitely be one of your sightseeing stops, as they usually host at least one exhibition connected to fashion."
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 aboutbritain.com
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"From people’s history to the people’s game - Manchester is also home to one of the world’s top museums of football - and amazingly, it’s free to get in!. Discovery Zone, National Football Museum. You approach the museum along the Football Walk of Fame which celebrates the greats of the game."
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."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"Six storeys dedicated to the beautiful game, taking in footballing greats, the history of the game, the chance to lift some trophies, games and football challenges, an exhibition about the 1966 World Cup and a learning zone. Guided tours are available…"
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
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Museums to Visit in Manchester
"Found in Whitworth Park, the Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester and owns more than 60,000 works of art. It was first opened in 1889 and now showcases paintings by the likes of William Blake, Thomas Gainsborough, and Camille Pissarro. There is also an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as a wallpaper collection, which includes more than 5,000 examples of vibrant papers."
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 Manchester Evening News
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"Part of the University of Manchester, The Whitworth acts as a bridge between the university and the people of the city by providing a space to meet, play and learn. The gallery has been named Best Emerging Cultural Destination in Europe and includes gallery spaces, a study centre, learning studio and collections centre."
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 Manchester Evening News
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"The Blackpool branch of the world-famous wax museum features over 80 wax figures of famous celebrities, film and television characters, athletes and musicians. Alongside the collection of British and international stars, guests can now take to the floor and meet the stars of Strictly, with Tess and Claudia and judge Craig Revel Horwood in the new Strictly Come Dancing experience, which includes a Strictly inspired dancefloor, replica glitterball trophy, and score paddles on the judges' desk. There is also a real treat for fans of Coronation Street, as Madame Tussauds Blackpool has created a replica of the iconic Rovers Return, with classic characters such as Ken and Deidre, Jack and Vera, Bet Lynch and Hilda Ogden."
Mentioned by BirminghamLive
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"If it’s action, adventure and celeb selfies you’re after, then Madame Tussauds is the place to go. There’s a new Marvel Comics attraction, which feels just like you’re stepping into a comic strip and coming face to face with your heroes. Our boys loved attempting to lift Thor’s hammer and a New York taxi Hulk-style!"
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
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Mentioned by TripHobo
Famous Museums in Salford
"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."
The Crypt
The Crypt
4.9 (30 ratings)5 (56 ratings)
31 Birley St, Blackpool, FY1 1EG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"You might recognise The Horror Crypt from The Killers music video for Here with Me, but this quirky spot on the promenade has recently undergone a facelift - transforming it into an exciting walk-through attraction. You'll find genuine props from horror movies & TV shows, terrifying special FX, animatronics and life size displays based on some of your favourite scary movies and histories most feared murderers - complete with many an unexpected surprise. A must-visit for any horror fan and definitely not for the faint hearted."
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
The best things to do in Blackpool - our ultimate guide
"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."
Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle
4.5 (501 ratings)
Remains of a 12th-century castle keep, chapel & jail, with an adjoining museum & surrounding garden.
Clitheroe, BB7 1BA, UK
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Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Ribble Valley, Lancashire
"Stood high on Castle Hill dominating Clitheroe’s skyline for over 800 years, Clitheroe Castle Museum is now open after a complete makeover and offers a day of exploration for all the family. Explore the hands-on galleries, collections and displays which reveal amazing stories and take you on a journey through 350 million years of history."
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 Manchester Evening News
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"Kelvin Mercado, also known as Peg Man, breaks the record of how many pegs one person can put on their face with 163, at the launch of Ripley's Believe or Not 2014 annual. Ripley's is home to a unique collection of strange and extraordinary exhibits in eight galleries across two floors. It's the only place in Blackpool where you'll find authentic shrunken heads, a fertility statue that has helped with over 1,000 pregnancies, and a two headed calf and see the world's largest and smallest men."
Mentioned by TripHobo
Things to do with Family & kids in Blackpool
"Situated inside Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, is the city’s very own Ripley’s Believe it or not!. That’s right, the franchise famous around the world for dealing in everything strange, unusual and downright bizarre has a museum right in the heart of Blackpool’s biggest tourist attraction. Spread across 2 floors and 8 thrilling galleries, the museum features oddities like a...Read more"
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
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Mentioned by Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"
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
Visit Manchester's museums and galleries this summer -
"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."

Best Nightlife in Leyland

Stratos
Stratos
4.2 (172 ratings)
Tapas, cocktails and wine served in a contemporary setting with DJs and live music on weekends.
7 Avenham St, Preston, PR1 3BN, United Kingdom
Cocktail bar
Captain Jack's Bar & Grill
Captain Jack's Bar & Grill
4.2 (143 ratings)
Coral Island Blackpool, Central Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5BD, United Kingdom
Bar & grillCocktail barSteak house
Mentioned by LancsLive
Blackpool's most quirky bars and restaurants for a memorable night out
"Not only is this Blackpool bar and grill themed, but it also has a story behind it. Apparently, whilst sailing the seven seas, Captain Jack was caught in a ferocious storm that sent his ship crashing into the rocks off Coral Island. Stranded with nothing but the remains of his beloved galleon, Captain Jack began building this bar and grill selling dishes discovered on his voyages."
Mentioned by Visit Blackpool
Eat & Drink
"While sailing the seven seas Captain Jack was caught in a wicked storm that sent his ship crashing into the rocks off Coral Island. Captain Jack set about build..."
Masons Restaurant Bar
Masons Restaurant Bar
4.5 (163 ratings)
Airy, minimalist outlet offering British & global eats plus cocktails in smart-casual surrounds.
Ground Floor, Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Secret Manchester
12 Of The Prettiest Manchester Restaurants For Dreamy Post-Lockdown Dinner Dates
"Situated on the ground floor of Manchester Hall, Masons Restaurant boasts a luxury, art deco-style theme, with warm lighting setting a welcoming mood. Specialising in classic, British dishes, guests can visit for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday lunch, with an array of gins, cocktails, port and more on the drinks menu. For the grub, expect locally sourced produce making up classic dishes such as Cheshire pork, slow-braised beef cheeks, Manchester cheese pie and Duck Confit – to name a few highlights."
Mentioned by I Love Manchester
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"Located in the refurbished Manchester Hall, you can stay for a long, fine-dining boozy treat or a quick lunch in the Grade-II listed building. British produce is served without fuss in a quality environment, and the martini trolley is a must-try."

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Leyland

Ma Kellys Central
Ma Kellys Central
4.4 (560 ratings)4 (347 ratings)
62 Foxhall Rd, Blackpool, FY1 5BW, United Kingdom
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Southport Dramatic Club
Southport Dramatic Club
4.7 (264 ratings)4.5 (138 ratings)
Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport PR9 0PA, United Kingdom
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Bolton Little Theatre
Bolton Little Theatre
4.6 (149 ratings)5 (21 ratings)
27 Hanover St, Bolton, BL1 4TG, United Kingdom
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Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Leyland

Marine Lake
Marine Lake
4.5 (42 ratings)4.5 (644 ratings)
Southport, UK
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Farmer Parrs Animal World
Farmer Parrs Animal World
4.5 (806 ratings)4 (538 ratings)
Farm animals, rare breeds and exotic species, plus train/tractor/pony rides and a pottery studio.
Rossall Ln., Fleetwood, FY7 8SL, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksCafeFarmHistorical societyPottery storeZooPlaygrounds
Wyre Estuary Country Park
Wyre Estuary Country Park
4.6 (655 ratings)4.5 (148 ratings)
Scenic riverfront park featuring a playground, walking trails, wildlife habitats & picnic areas.
River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5LR, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Leyland

Rosebud House
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