Historic Sites in North Downs

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in North Downs from other articles such as list.co.uk, Day Out With The Kids, The Crazy Tourist.

Historic Sites in North Downs

Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths
4.7 (732 ratings)4.5 (202 ratings)
Edwardian-era swimming & Turkish bath facility with an ornate, restored interior used for events.
Hathersage Rd, Manchester, M13 0FE, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistoric Sites
Walton Hall and Gardens
Walton Hall and Gardens
4.6 (3978 ratings)4.5 (1078 ratings)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe.
Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 6SN, United Kingdom
GardenNature & ParksCafeCorporate entertainment serviceEvent venueFunction room facilityGolf courseHistorical landmarkPlaygroundZooHistoric Sites
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
Salford Cathedral
Salford Cathedral
4.6 (196 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
Mid-19th-century Catholic cathedral built in the medieval gothic-style and topped by a lofty spire.
250 Chapel St, Salford, M3 5LE, United Kingdom
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksCathedralSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Salford (Greater Manchester, England
"The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford is among the largest Catholic places of worship in the North of England. The diocese, one of the first to be founded in England since the Reformation 300 years earlier, was set up in 1850 while the building was completed in 1848. The architect was Matthew Ellison Hadfield, who designed several Roman Catholic churches in the mid-19th century, all in the Gothic Revival style."
Salford Lads Club
Salford Lads Club
4.7 (248 ratings)5 (50 ratings)
Red brick club, established in 1903, holding community events, with a concert hall and Smiths room.
Lads' Club, St Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX, United Kingdom
Youth clubSights & LandmarksClubHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Salford (Greater Manchester, England
"Before he founded the Scout Movement, Robert Baden-Powell set up the Salford Lads’ Club in Ordsall in 1903. The idea behind clubs like these was to keep young boys in deprived areas out of trouble, and channel their energy into constructive pursuits and sport. The list of former members here is illustrious and includes the actor Albert Finney, the Busby Babe Eddie Colman and guitarist Graham Nash of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"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."
Mentioned by University of Salford Students' Union
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"Located a 20 minute walk away from the Peel Park campus, Salford Lads' Club was established in 1903 as a purpose built club for boys. The club was famously featured on the cover for the The Smiths album 'The Queen is Dead'."
Capesthorne Hall
Capesthorne Hall
4.6 (542 ratings)4 (162 ratings)
Ornate, 1700s estate open for tours, with a chapel, extensive manicured grounds & several lakes.
Congleton Rd, Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Macclesfield (Cheshire, England
"This stirring Jacobean Revival country house owes its current appearance to the Victorian architect Edward Blore, who also worked on Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace. His remodelled facade is from the 1830s, though the house dates back more than a century before. Capesthorne Hall is now primarily a wedding venue, but does receive visitors on Sundays and Mondays during spring and summer."
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
4.5 (269 ratings)
Duke St, Manchester, UK
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by aboutbritain.com
15 Best Free Things To Do in Manchester on AboutBritain.com
"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."
Adlington Hall and Gardens
Adlington Hall and Gardens
4.6 (124 ratings)4.5 (70 ratings)
Country house and hunting lodge with mixed architectural styles, for open days, events and weddings.
Mill Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield SK10 4LF, United Kingdom
Country houseSights & LandmarksBanquet hallConference centerCorporate entertainment serviceEvent venueFunction room facilityGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by shrigleyhallhotelandspa.co.uk
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"Discover the fascinating history of Adlington Hall as you tour The Great Hall, the chapel, oak-panelled dining room, the Minstrel’s Gallery, the number 10 bedroom, and more. Alongside the Great Organ, visitors can enjoy the original furniture, paintings, and décor of the building, or wander the gardens, attempt the maze, or enjoy a slice of homemade cake and a cup of tea in the tea room. I Opening Times: Public open days run on Sundays and Bank Holidays during April and September."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Macclesfield (Cheshire, England
"A tremendous mixture of styles, Adlington Hall was founded at the end of the 15th century and then reworked in the 18th century. So while the north and east facades have romantic black and white timber framing the south and west wings are brick built, with a solemn Palladian portico. Adlington is hired out for weddings, but on Sundays between April and October the house and gardens are open to visitors."
Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
4.6 (371 ratings)4.5 (116 ratings)
Prehistoric monument consisting of a limestone block circle & an ancient nearby burial mound.
Long Rake, Monyash, Derbyshire DE45 1JS, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Staircase House
Staircase House
4.5 (166 ratings)
Stockport, SK1 2AH, UK
BuildingSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Best History Museum in North Downs

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 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."
Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum
4.5 (152 ratings)
190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LW, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"This is another opening that will be the talk of the town when it reopens, as the Manchester Jewish Museum unveils its £6m transformation to the public for the first time. You'll have to be patient though - the Chetham Hill venue won't open until July 2, when it kicks things off with a MIF co-commissioned installation. General admission tickets will be available soon at manchesterjewishmuseum.com."
Mentioned by Manchester Taxi Service
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"The Manchester Jewish Museum is the only Jewish museum you will find out of London. The Victorian building is Grade II listed and was built in 1874. It is, therefore, the oldest synagogue in Manchester."
People's History Museum
People's History Museum
4.5 (1921 ratings)4.5 (948 ratings)
Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local and national working-class life.
Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3ER, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Housed inside a former Edwardian pumping station, the People’s History Museum is one of the city’s most exciting institutions, dedicated to the history of democracy in the UK. Covering subjects much more radical than your average museum, exhibits chart the past two hundred years of working-class life for the people of Britain. Pay a visit to learn more about the fight for the vote whilst perusing one of the largest public collections of political material in Britain."
Mentioned by Picniq Blog
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"People’s History Museum is an interactive history museum documenting workers, politics and living conditions from the past 200 years. There is plenty for the kids to enjoy with lots of hands-on activities for all ages, from dressing up to playing shop in the Co-Op. With family-friendly trials, regular family events and for 3-6 years there are busy bee explorer packs."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"The national museum of democracy, the People's History Museum explores the social history of the country over the course of two floors showcasing displays, objects, items, and interactive exhibitions."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in North Downs

The Victoria Hall, Bolton
The Victoria Hall, Bolton
4.3 (191 ratings)
Victoria Hall/37 Knowsley St, Bolton, BL1 2AS, United Kingdom
ChurchEvent venueLive music venue
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
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Churches in Manchester
"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."
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
4.5 (136 ratings)4.5 (53 ratings)
Spinning machine museum in the black-and-white-timbered 16th-century hall where it was invented.
Hall I' Th' Wood Ln, Bolton, BL1 8UA, United Kingdom
MuseumSpecialty Museums

Best Arts and Culture Places in North Downs

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
4.5 (277 ratings)4.5 (256 ratings)
1857 museum with 200,000 artefacts displayed in original Victorian glass cabinets, plus fine art.
Bold St, Warrington, WA1 1DR, United Kingdom
Art museumMuseumsArt gallery
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Warrington (Lancashire, England
"The municipal museum was founded in 1848 and moved into its purpose-built Neoclassical home in 1857. This is one of the UK’s oldest town museums and the building has kept its original character. As with the best municipal museums, the collection is a big jumble of local industrial artefacts, Egyptology, Roman archaeology, coins, ethnographic displays, items from the Civil War and zoological and botanical specimens."
Mentioned by Warrington | AccessAble
Nexus Art Cafe
Nexus Art Cafe
4.6 (682 ratings)
Light eats and drinks plus showcase space for emerging artists and community development projects.
2 Dale St, Manchester, M1 1JW, United Kingdom
Art galleryCafe
Mentioned by GPSMYCITY Inc.
Top 10 Cafes and Sweet Shops in Manchester
"This underground bohemian non-profit café serves also as an exhibition space for local up and coming artists; so enjoy coffee and lunch, while admiring the latest art installation, in the company of creative individuals. Tucked away, just off Oldham Street, lit with a neon pink sign, and a quirky window display, follow the artwork down the stairs as you are led into the café. Greeted by a buzz of chatter, an assortment of miss matched comfy chairs, and a book case with books to borrow, you are instantly made to feel welcome."
Mentioned by Wellbeing Group
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"This not-for-profit establishment located in the heart of Manchester has combined creativeness with non-alcoholic beverages and craftsmanship. This is the perfect place to head if you’re looking for a relaxed yet fun atmosphere. Regular events and art exhibitions are extremely popular here, the delicious cups of hot coffee are just a great bonus!"
The Green Man Gallery
The Green Man Gallery
4.6 (87 ratings)4.5 (28 ratings)
Volunteer-run community art gallery featuring exhibitions, workshops, classes & performances.
Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square S, Buxton SK17 6PY, United Kingdom
Art gallerySights & LandmarksArts organizationLive music venuePoints of Interest & Landmarks

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near North Downs

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The Old Post Office B&B
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Didsbury House Hotel
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Homestead
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$96 /night
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