Best History Museum in Lea Town

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Best History Museum in Lea Town

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 Creative Tourist
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"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North), Imperial War Museum North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1TZ - Visit now. Discover how war shapes lives in this award-winning Daniel Libeskind building representing a globe changed by conflict. See objects which have changed the course of history such as the Field Gun which fired the first shell of the First World War and a large section of twisted and rusted steelwork from the collapsed World Trade Center."
Mentioned by Total Guide To
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"The award winning museum explores how our lives have been shaped by war, from a soldier’s last letter home, to the fall of New York City's World Trade Center. Address: The Quays, Wharf Road, M17 1TZ. Telephone: 0161 836 4000"
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
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Mentioned by Citi-Wise
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"Exhibits the 200-year story of British democracy, and the quest for equality for all. The People’s History Museum underwent a swanky redevelopment in 2010 and famously has the largest number of trade union items in the world, with over 400, with some dating back as far as the 19th century. Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER (phm)"
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 Citybase Apartments
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"Daily tours guide you through the lives of Jewish Mancunians in 1912. Guest exhibitions focus not only on the Jewish community but also the wealth of ethnic diversity in industrial Manchester. The only Jewish Museum outside of London, it allows you to explore the life, culture and contributions of the Jewish community to the city."
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."
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 Manchester Taxi Service
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"The Clayton Hall Living History Museum dates back to the 15th century and you will therefore not see the global moated medieval buildings. The Museum is in the Grade II category. Volunteers have restored it back to its original look and it is now open to the public twice a month."
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."
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
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Mentioned by Insider Blackpool
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"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
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"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."
The Atkinson
The Atkinson
4.4 (80 ratings)4.5 (674 ratings)
Elegant arts venue staging music, comedy and theatre in a 19th-century building, with shop and cafe.
Lord St, Southport, PR8 1DB, United Kingdom
Art centerArt galleryArt museumCafeComedy clubGift shopLibraryLive music venuePerforming arts theaterTheater productionHistory Museums
Turton Tower
Turton Tower
4.5 (365 ratings)4 (142 ratings)
Unusual fortification, stately home and cafe open to the public Wednesday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Chapeltown Rd, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0HG, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistorical societyHistory museumHistoric Sites
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."

Historic Sites in Lea Town

Turton Tower
Turton Tower
4.5 (365 ratings)4 (142 ratings)
Unusual fortification, stately home and cafe open to the public Wednesday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Chapeltown Rd, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0HG, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistorical societyHistory museumHistoric Sites
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
BuildingMuseumsCastlesHistoric SitesHistory Museums
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."
Pendle Heritage Centre
Pendle Heritage Centre
4.4 (485 ratings)4 (173 ratings)
Local history museum with a restored 18th-century walled garden, a tea room & gifts by area artists.
Colne Rd, Barrowford, Burnley BB9 6JQ, United Kingdom
Heritage museumSights & LandmarksGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Ribble Valley, Lancashire
"The Pendle Heritage Centre sits right at the heart of Lancashire’s hill country beside an ancient crossing of Pendle water. The gallery and craft shop offer displays of work and exhibitions by professional crafts people and artists, while the museum contains a wealth of information about the history and development of the farmhouse."

Free Museums in Lea Town

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 Insider Blackpool
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"Now, this is definitely one of our favourites and up there for best value, it’s equally fun for kids (We’d say from 7ish and up) as adults (we’d say 80 and down ;-). Ripleys is world famous so shouldn’t need much introduction but in case you’ve not heard of it…. ‘Ripley Believe it or not’ showcases oddities which are so strange, some may question the claims that they are indeed real….."
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
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"Operated by Manchester City Galleries, the Manchester Art Gallery is a multi-award winning, world-class venue and one of the region’s most popular cultural destinations. The gallery displays an alluring range of art including esteemed contemporary works, photography, design and decorative art, as well as older historically significant works. With 19th century British paintings, major Pre-Raphaelite works and a collection of works by the impressionistic artist Adolphe Valette, Manchester Art Gallery is a destination of national and international importance."
Mentioned by Tin Box Traveller
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"This free to visit museum is one to add to your Manchester itinerary if you have kids that love art and art history. There’s plenty to learn about the city’s artists and culture. Families with younger children should make a beeline for the Clore Art Studio, which is an interactive space developed by artists."
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
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Mentioned by Preston Guild City
History and Heritage
"Located near Preston Dock, the Ribble Steam Railway museum invites you to hop aboard a heritage train ride on one of their working steam trains. The museum makes a fantastic and interactive day out for all the family, delving into Preston's historical links to steam trains and Preston Dock. See their Diesel Locomotives, Steam Locomotives, miniature railway, and much more."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Lea Town Area

Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale
4.3 (26621 ratings)4 (896 ratings)
Large, glass-fronted mall with high street fashion, electronics and homeware shops, plus food court.
New Cannon Street Mall, Manchester, M4 3AQ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Located on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art is a leading exhibition in exploring contemporary Chinese culture, through performances, workshops and film screenings. It is currently awaiting a date for reopening."
Boundary Outlet Colne
Boundary Outlet Colne
4.2 (7311 ratings)4 (321 ratings)
High-street fashion, homeware and electronic brands housed in split-level shopping development.
Vivary Way, Colne, BB8 9NW, United Kingdom
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Castlefield Gallery
Castlefield Gallery
4.3 (30 ratings)4 (7 ratings)
Sizable and active community arts space with regularly-changing contemporary art exhibitions.
2 Hewitt St, Greater, Manchester, M15 4GB, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Made in Salford
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"Located in Manchester’s city centre, Castlefield Gallery is an art gallery and agency showcasing new and contemporary fine art while also running a scheme for career development for contemporary artists."
Mentioned by Visit Manchester
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"Established by artists in 1984, Castlefield Gallery is Manchester’s first public contemporary visual art gallery dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual art and artists."

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