Historic Sites in Leigh

"Liverpool's World Museum has extensive collections of archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The museum opened in 1851, although was originally known as Derby Museum after the Earl of Derby's natural history collection."

"A marvellous example of an Elizabethan half-timbered hall, Speke Hall is filled with gorgeously timbered and plastered rooms. The house contains several 'priest's holes', where the hall's sympathetic owners hid... Cultural Centre in Liverpool"

"A wonderful example of a Tudor Manor House now managed by the National Trust. The hedge maze and two playgrounds are perennial favourites. The woodland trail is fantastic with its zip line."

"You may recognise The Salford Lads’ Club from the famous cover of The Smiths’ hugely popular 1986 album The Queen is Dead, with a bouffant-haired Morrissey and co stood outside its doors. Now you’re in Manchester, you’d be silly not to venture out to this same spot for a Smiths selfie with your fellow travellers. A popular venue for Manc-music fans; head inside to learn more about the band and to buy exclusive merchandise."

"This one is a bit of a trek from the Manchester city center (we went here as part of a private black cab taxi tour of the city), but it is a must-visit spot for music fans. Devotees of The Smiths come from all over the world to recreate their famous photo take in front of the Salford Lads Club for the inside sleeve of their 1986 album, The Queen is Dead. Go have your own Morrissey moment!"

"You can walk along the canal, through the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park on your way to the Museum of Science and Industry. Castlefield Urban Heritage Park. Admire the old industrial buildings, soak up the atmosphere of the canal, and see how Manchester used to be in years gone by."

"Sudley House is a well preserved Victorian merchant house located just south of Liverpool city centre. With a unique collection of artwork, this house has been lovingly restored and is now dedicated to the people who lived there."

"One of the most popular pubs in Liverpool, The Elephant is a jewel in Woolton’s crown. Offering a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and a delicious choice of freshly cooked dishes, this pub is perfect for enjoying fish and chips in Liverpool. Some have even said their fish and chips are the best they’ve ever tasted!"

"Perfect for anyone with green fingers, the Allotment is undoubtedly a completely unique place to eat in Manchester, styled as a botanical garden. The fresh vibe of the airy venue extends to the cocktail and food menu, with both being made up of fresh fruits, vegetables and spices. Guests can enjoy a healthy salad, sink their teeth around a hearty sandwich and even share a platter of seasonal food with their friends."

"The Allotment’s Matt Nutter won the title of Chef of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2017 for his sophisticated take on vegan cooking at this simple Stockport bistro. The ten-course tasting menu is packed with creative dishes, including signature shiitake mushroom parfait and a hibiscus, fennel and beetroot dessert."

"Allotment is just a really cute place to have a meal and take a few snaps as you recline in rustic interiors surrounded by beautiful botany."

"The rooms at Lock and Key are full of character and personality, complete with a desk, flat-screen TVs, and a kettle. When staying here, you’ll be in the heart of the night life scene, with Albert Dock being an 11-minute walk from the hotel. You’ll also be less than a mile from the Cavern Quarter."

"The area around Hope Street is home to a network of brilliantly basic, unreconstructed Liverpool boozers; something which Liverpool still has in abundance compared with many other cities. Roscoe Head and the two-room Belvedere, where you will usually find a couple of Liverpool Organic Brewery beers on, are two such classics. However, the Caledonia is your best bet if you want unpretentious surroundings and forward-thinking beer."

"Not only does the Caledonia pub describe itself as “very, very dog friendly” on its Instagram page, but it also boasts an entirely vegan menu, meaning it's a perfect spot for animal lovers of all stripes. Head here for vegan junk food including ice cream sundaes and burgers, and even vegan-certified alcohol!. 22 Caledonia Street, L7 7DX"

"You may not expect a pub to serve vegan food but The Caledonia went fully vegan in 2017 and their menu consists of lovely burgers, hot dogs and a great selection of vegan alcohol which makes it an absolute winner in our eyes. The Caledonia Website"

"This small shop on buzzy Tib Street is jam-packed with bottles, cans and kegs of beers from Manchester, as well as from the UK and across the globe. Brews from the inner city include neon-packaged Runaway Brewery (smoked porter, summer saison, American brown ale), Track Brewing Co. (visit its weekly brew tap events under the arches of Picadilly), and Cloudwater, which has gained a global reputation for itself over the past few of years. The friendly staff sure know their porters from their DIPAs, so make sure you pick their brains."

"Based in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Beermoth is a unique brewery compared to the others on this list as this one has two shops. One in the Northern Quarter and the other in Manchester city centre. The shop in the city centre is a belgian-style beer cafe which offers beer, food, coffee in a relaxing environment."