Free Museums in Preston

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Free Museums in Preston

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 GPSmyCity
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"Take advantage of the free-entry to Manchester Art Gallery and admire the works of Manchester artists, a wide selection of British art and a large number of European masterpieces. The gallery was designed by Charles Barry, who is best known for rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after a devastating fire. The Art Gallery underwent an extension and refurbishment by Hopkins architects in May 2002, with 35 million pounds being spent on letting in more light, opening a new wing and installing an interactive children’s gallery."
Mentioned by Map Made Memories
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"Located near St Peters Square, Manchester Art Gallery houses both permanent and temporary exhibitions. We were made to feel very welcome visiting with children. Kids can borrow ‘explorer tool belts’ for free containing engaging activities to complete whilst visiting the gallery."
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 MY RIGHT SOCK
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"Visiting the Football Museum in Manchester is a must, regardless of whether you’re a football fan or not. Honestly it beats me that the museum is free to enter, given how elaborate the exhibits are. The museum covers the social history and cultural journey of football becoming a global phenomenon, and everything is very lucidly explained and displayed."
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 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 nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"From 19 May – 1 July, The Whitworth is open for film screenings of its new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors. The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from 19 May to 1 July. The rest of the gallery remains closed while the next exhibitions are installed, following COVID-19 safety guidelines."
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
The best things to do in Blackpool - our ultimate guide
"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 Super Busy Mum - Northern Irish Blogger
15 things to do in Blackpool with kids
"We’ve only ever been to the one in Blackpool and it is a lot of fun. There is something for everyone to see, reminisce over and enjoy. The kids enjoyed the Bushtucker trial section and the Spiderman scene."
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
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."
lucemajicus
lucemajicus
3.3 (6 ratings)1 (5 ratings)
24 Bond St, Blackpool, FY4 1BQ, United Kingdom
HotelMuseumsSpecialty Museums
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 Lets Travel More
10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Preston
"This attraction features well-maintained locomotives that date back more than 100 years. A preserved railway, it is now also the home of the collection from the Southport Railway Museum and was opened to public access in 2005. It also operates passenger services from Preston Riverside to and from Strand Road Crossing."
The Crypt
The Crypt
4.9 (30 ratings)5 (56 ratings)
31 Birley St, Blackpool, FY1 1EG, United Kingdom
MuseumsCafeClothing storeCollectibles storeCostume storeHome goods storeSpecialty Museums
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
The best things to do in Blackpool - our ultimate guide
"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."
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 Trip101
Top 8 Things To Do In Blackpool, UK - Updated 2021
"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."

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Preston

Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill
4.8 (416 ratings)5 (191 ratings)
Rising 557 m. above sea level, this famous hill features a Bronze Age burial site & paragliding.
Nelson, BB9 6LQ, United Kingdom
Mountain peakSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Ribble Valley, Lancashire
"There’s an incredible history behind Pendle Hill, a Bronze Age burial site. This breathtaking landmark maintains a strong association with witchcraft thanks to the witch trials of 1612. For walkers, access to the hill is most commonly from nearby village of Barley."
Ordsall Hall
Ordsall Hall
4.6 (640 ratings)4.5 (244 ratings)
Free entry to Tudor manor house with period rooms, exhibits, landscaped gardens, orchard and cafe.
322 Ordsall Ln, Salford, M5 3AN, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Salford (Greater Manchester, England
"Seconds on foot from the futuristic architecture of Salford Quays is a splendid Tudor mansion, home to the Radclyffe family for 300 years. The surviving parts of Ordsall Hall are built on two ranges around a courtyard knot garden, the south dating to the 15th century, and the west range completed in 1639. These both incorporate older elements dating back 750 years."
Mentioned by Mapcarta
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"Ordsall Hall is a large former manor house in the historic parish of Ordsall, Lancashire, England, now part of the City of Salford, in Greater Manchester. Ordsall Hall is situated 1 km east of Lowry Outlet Shopping. Photo: Nev1, CC BY-SA 3.0."
SEA LIFE Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester
4 (2893 ratings)3.5 (1455 ratings)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Barton Square intu Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AS, United Kingdom
AquariumNature & Parks

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Preston Area

Units 1-8 Southfield Industrial Estate, Praed Road, Trafford Park, Manchester
Units 1-8 Southfield Industrial Estate, Praed Road, Trafford Park, Manchester
4.3 (11 ratings)
Praed Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1SJ, United Kingdom
Shopping mall
Affleck's
Affleck's
4.6 (4841 ratings)
Indoor market in former department store, for streetwear, vintage fashion and lifestyle stalls.
52 Church St, Manchester, M4 1PW, United Kingdom
Shopping mallRetail space rental agency
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Most Instagrammable Spots in Manchester, England
"Have you even visited Manchester if you haven’t shared a photograph of the mosaic sign outside Affleck’s?. The iconic sign reading ‘and on the sixth day, God created Manchester’ is surely one of the most popular photos of Manchester city centre on Instagram with many tourists and locals flocking to Short Street to admire the piece of art. Affleck’s, Short Street, Manchester, UK"
Mentioned by Made in Salford
Top 7 places to find vintage fashion in Manchester
"AFFLECKS IS AN EMPORIUM OF ECLECTICISM, A TOTEM OF INDIE COMMERCE IN MANCHESTER’S NORTHERN QUARTER”. There are three main outlets inside Afflecks Palace which stock vintage clothing – catering for all types and styles, sizes and shapes. Afflecks has an extensive selection of different outlets from Punk and Goth, to a 100% vegan store!"
Mentioned by Manchester 1 day itinerary
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"I ended up at the massive building of ‘Afflecks’, which turned out to be “An Emporium of Eclecticism“, meaning it was full of shops selling random shit, basically. Afflecks is an indoor market with dozens of independent stalls, small shops and boutiques, some of them quite strange, but also a lot of them with awesome handmade goods."
The Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre
The Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre
4 (1913 ratings)
Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, 40 Bury Old Rd, Manchester M8 5EL, United Kingdom
Shopping mall

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Preston

Marine Hall
Marine Hall
4.3 (412 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
Domed, 1930s, seafront theatre with original art deco features, hosting broad performance programme.
The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsLive music venueTheaters
The Dancehouse
The Dancehouse
4.4 (500 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings)
Northern Ballet School's sister company, hosting performances including dance, drama and comedy.
10A Oxford Rd, Manchester, M1 5QA, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsAuditoriumTheaters
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Cultural Institutions In Manchester
"The building of the Dancehouse Theatre has had a fascinating history full of transformation, morphing from meeting halls to a multi-screen cinema complex. In the 1990s it was restored to its former Art Deco splendour and was reopened as The Dancehouse Theatre, home to the Northern Ballet School. While the venue presents a broad range of performances including comedy, music and drama, dance lies at the heart of this North West icon."
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Winter Gardens Blackpool
4.5 (5103 ratings)4.5 (1982 ratings)
Impressive 1878 building with several venues for shows and events, plus bars, a restaurant and cafe.
97 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HL, United Kingdom
Event venueConcerts & ShowsBarConcert hallTheater companyTheaters
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
The best things to do in Blackpool - our ultimate guide
"Blackpool is home to one of biggest entertainment complexes in Europe and regularly hosts major events and shows in the many impressive halls, theatres and ballrooms. Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all graced the Opera House stage, and more recently, the likes of Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Ronan Keating, Peter Kay and Will Young have performed to sell-out audiences here. The venue is open all year round and is sure to have something billed to cater for all tastes, just check their website for the latest calendar of events for a range of live performances and shows to choose from."

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