Best History Museum in Edale

We've collected top 10 mentioned history museums in Edale from other articles such as Fountain of Travel, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, aboutbritain.com.

Best History Museum in Edale

IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Picniq Blog
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"Inside this stunning building, you will find interesting and thought-proving exhibitions that show how war has shaped the world. Throughout the year there are new exhibitions exploring different stories, events and peoples experiences. The kids will enjoy getting hands-on in the TimeShack where they will find object handling sessions and storytelling sessions, and also getting creative in the Learning Studio where they can make something craft to take home!"
Mentioned by aboutbritain.com
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"Housed in an iconic aluminium-clad building designed by Daniel Libeskind, the IWM North houses several fascinating exhibitions which tell the story of how a century of wars have affected people’s lives in Britain. The main exhibition space shows a timeline of the wars that Britain has been involved with since the First World War. The Big Picture Show uses the latest HD projection technology to tell people’s stories of war in a vivid and captivating way."
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 Fountain of Travel
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"People’s History Museum is a pretty good rainy day activity in Manchester. I will admit that it’s not my favourite museum in Manchester but it’s still decent. However, if you have an interest in British history and politics, I imagine you would enjoy this museum a fair amount."
Mentioned by Total Guide To
Museums in Manchester
"About: The People's History Museum in Spinningfields, is the UK's national centre for information relating to the working people of Britain. The museum’s main galleries, Changing Exhibition Gallery and Community Gallery are all free. Address: Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3ER"
Kelham Island Museum
Kelham Island Museum
4.6 (1347 ratings)4.5 (624 ratings)
Sheffield industry and steelmaking history museum with interactive galleries and on-site craftsmen.
Alma St, Sheffield, S3 8SA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Created by a diversion of the River Don, Kelham is a manmade island over 900 years old. Kelham Island is today the home of the industrial museum in Sheffield, showcasing and documenting centuries of scientific and industrial innovation in the city. The museum contains reconstructed workshops, functional 19th-century steam engines, a vast photographic collection and numerous artefacts representing a significant industrial history that has an impact on the whole world."
National Emergency Services Museum
National Emergency Services Museum
4.6 (543 ratings)4.5 (310 ratings)
Fire-fighting exhibits and 40 emergency service vehicles on display in a 1900 former fire station.
Old Police/Fire Station, W Bar, Sheffield S3 8PT, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by planetware.com
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"The National Emergency Services Museum - billed as the largest such museum in the world - is a must-visit when in Sheffield. Highlights of the museum's vast collection are more than 50 vintage vehicles, among them numerous fire engines, police cars, and ambulances, along with uniforms and equipment. For a truly special treat, these historic vehicles can be rented for a city tour or for private functions, and regular kids' fire engine rides are included with admission."
Mentioned by inews.co.uk
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"A post shared by David Goossens (@cracker2011) on Apr 27, 2017 at 3:01am PDT. Housed inside a purpose-built combined police, fire and ambulance station, dating back to the 1890s, there are more than 45 vehicles on display in the National Emergency Services Museum. These include horse drawn fire engines, vintage police cars, and mines rescue vehicles."
Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum
4.5 (152 ratings)
190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LW, United Kingdom
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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."
Shepherd Wheel
Shepherd Wheel
4.5 (165 ratings)4.5 (42 ratings)
Former water-powered grinding workshop, now a museum about the Sheffield steel industry.
Hangingwater Rd, Sheffield, S11 2YE, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Urban Abroad
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"In the Porter Brook Valley, you’ll find the grinding hulls of an age-old industry. Sheffield is of course well-known for its knife grinding industry. Experience just how the jobs were done hundreds of years ago."
Peak District Mining Museum
Peak District Mining Museum
4.5 (226 ratings)4.5 (135 ratings)
Grand building in a scenic limestone gorge, with interactive exhibits including climbing shafts.
196 S Parade, Matlock, DE4 3NR, United Kingdom
MuseumNature & ParksChildren's MuseumsHistory MuseumsCaverns & CavesMinesSpecialty Museums
Avro Heritage Museum
Avro Heritage Museum
4.7 (442 ratings)4.5 (168 ratings)
Chester Rd, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1QS, United Kingdom
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Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre
4.5 (183 ratings)4.5 (240 ratings)
Charming museum devoted to the heritage & culture of the region with hands-on exhibits & films.
Town Hall, Church St, Barnsley S70 2TA, United Kingdom
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Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar Heritage Centre
4.5 (3098 ratings)4 (465 ratings)
Heritage center with art & craft workshops, plus historic exhibits, shops & a kids' play area.
Wath Rd, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ, United Kingdom
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Best Shopping Malls in Edale Area

JJP Shopping
JJP Shopping
Barnsley, S70 2QP, United Kingdom
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Partington Shopping Centre
Partington Shopping Centre
3.9 (458 ratings)
Central Rd, Partington, Manchester M31 4BZ, United Kingdom
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Trafford Centre Coach Park
Trafford Centre Coach Park
4.4 (438 ratings)
Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, M17 8JL, United Kingdom
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Best Arts and Culture Places in Edale

GK Gallery & Tea Room
GK Gallery & Tea Room
4.9 (152 ratings)
272 Chapel St, Salford, M3 5JZ, United Kingdom
BakeryArt galleryCoffee shopTea house
Mentioned by Made in Salford
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"Located just down the road from our Peel Park campus, this lovely little place combines art with coffee, tea and cake. The tea room offers a very relaxed atmosphere, as well as daily home-baked cakes, while the upstairs gallery is home to six week long exhibitions with work by local artists, including some from Salford students. Hot drinks are reasonably priced and the decor is stunning."
Mentioned by Made in Salford
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"Yvette Fielding opened this tearoom and even pours the tea herself – so if you want a dining experience with a difference then this is sure to be it. The venue itself is set next to the famous Manchester Cathedral with views that look across towards Salford. It is virtually impossible to walk past without being tempted to go inside and enjoy a slice of cake or an afternoon tea."
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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Stoneface Creative
Stoneface Creative
4.8 (60 ratings)5 (5 ratings)
Storrs Ln, Sheffield, S6 6GY, United Kingdom
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Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Edale

POT KETTLE BLACK Barton Arcade Manchester
POT KETTLE BLACK Barton Arcade Manchester
4.5 (981 ratings)
Airy cafe with reclaimed floorboards, in Victorian arcade, for gourmet coffee, tea and snacks.
Barton Arcade, Manchester, M3 2BW, United Kingdom
Coffee storeBakeryBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantPatisserie
Mentioned by Secret Manchester
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"A coffee shop that has gone from strength to strength since its opening in 2014, Pot Kettle Black has two locations in Manchester – including Barton Arcade and Spinningfields. The coffee shop is inspired by our friends in Australia and New Zealand, taking pride in coffee culture and experimenting with only the best beans in the game. The chilled coffee shops bring a welcome summer vibe to the city, and if you’re stopping by, we highly recommend you try their bakes too."
Mentioned by IN2TOWN
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"A boutique-styled café tucked in the Barton arcade has earned the position of one of the best Manchester City Centre coffee shops. It is situated in a beautiful Victorian building in the famous Barton Arcade, and something you may not know, the popular Manchester coffee shop is owned by Rugby League’s Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan. You can get all types of coffee here from standard espresso, Piccolo, Flat While, Latte and Cappuccino."
Mentioned by I Love Manchester
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"This boutique coffee house situated in the beautiful Victorian building, Barton Arcade, is owned by Rugby League’s Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan. The core coffee PKB uses for standard espresso, Piccolo, Flat While, Latte and Cappuccino is Workshop’s ‘Cult of Done’. Prices start at £2.30 for an espresso, rising to £3.50 for a cup of one of their exclusive filter specialities."
Hey Little Cupcake!
Hey Little Cupcake!
4 (60 ratings)
Seasonally inspired cupcakes plus cakepops, brownies, coffee, afternoon tea and home-made lemonade.
2 Hardman St, Manchester, M3 3HF, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Total Guide To
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"About: Cute, kitsch and cosy - Hey Little Cupcake is a super-sweet cupcakery and tea room serving Manchester's finest selection of freshly baked Cupcakes, Cakepops and Brownies. Treats can either be ordered to take-away or enjoyed in the cafe's cosy in or outdoor seating areas. The mini bite-sized cupcakes are perfect for a spontaneous treat."
Mentioned by Manchester News
The Best Cake Shops in Manchester
"As the name suggests, their small cupcakes are really delicious. Like New York’s famous cupcakes. They create a work of art."
Somewhere Else Coffee House
Somewhere Else Coffee House
4.2 (38 ratings)
965 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield, S11 8TN, United Kingdom
Coffee storeBakeryCafeGift shop
Mentioned by Independent Sheffield
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"Veggie & Vegan Friendly – When it comes to vegan cakes there are only a handful of places that can master the wizardry like Somewhere Else Coffee House. Not only are their cakes divine, they also have exclusive veggie/vegan weekends so keep an eye on their social media for regular updates, and you’ll soon find yourself saying…“I’m glad we went Somewhere Else today”!. Offer – Toast or fruit bread with a cup of tea or Americano for £3 both valid all day Tues-Fri and until 11:30 at weekends, Bacon or sausage sandwich with a cup of tea or Americano for £4."
Mentioned by Independent Sheffield
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"If you’re passing by or nipping to the post office why not pop in to the quirky Somewhere Else and enjoy their great coffee, great produce and most importantly their friendly service. Then allow yourself to say these simple words…“I am glad we went Somewhere Else today”. Address: 965 Ecclesall Road, S11 8TNOffer: Food & Drink offers – See profile"

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