Best History Museum in Preston Brook

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Best History Museum in Preston Brook

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
MuseumArt museumHistory museumWar museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Opposite the Lowry on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park is one of five branches for the Imperial War Museum, opened in 2002. This remarkable building, with three interlocking metallic shards (invoking air, earth and water), was designed by Daniel Libeskind and intended to induce a feeling of disorientation apt for war. The entrance is in the 55-metre-high “air shard”, while the permanent exhibition is on the first floor in the “earth shard”."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is also worth visiting, especially if you have an interest in the history of warfare. Opened in 2002, this branch of the Imperial War Museum is a popular attraction for its collections of fighting vehicles and aircrafts. Highlights of a visit include audiovisual presentations and exhibits dealing with the history of warfare and its role in shaping civilization."
Mentioned by One-Manchester
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"Manchester also has an important history when it comes to war and conflict over the past hundred years. The Imperial War Museum North (IWMN) is an interactive space built solely for the purpose of telling the most vital, powerful stories of war from across the region. The entire structure was built around an impressive, genuine fighter jet!"
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 MY RIGHT SOCK
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"The People’s History Museum, or the National Museum of Democracy, exhibits the entire spectrum of British social past, its present and future. Visitors can learn about the history of working rights in Britain, women equality, social justice, voting rights and several other elements of the UK’s political and social fabric. The collections at the museum include thousands of trade union banners, badges, political manifestoes and posters."
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
4.6 (3415 ratings)4.5 (5688 ratings)
4 floors of maritime history including Titanic displays, evocative films and hands-on exhibits.
Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ, United Kingdom
Maritime museumMuseumsHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Guide Liverpool
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"Another of Liverpool’s great museums which should hopefully be reopening from May 18 with its permanent displays including Enslavement and the Middle Passage, which looks at how enslaved Africans were taken to work on plantations in the Americas, and Challenging Histories, a collection of contemporary artworks which show how artists have responded to the history of transatlantic slavery and its legacy."
Mentioned by Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
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"At the Merseyside Maritime Museum you can explore the nautical heritage of Liverpool. Alongside finding out about Liverpool’s central role in the American Civil War and Battle of the Atlantic, tour a historic Liverpool pilot cutter moored in the Dock and take a trip round the adjacent Pier Master’s House. For families the museum recommends:"
World Museum
World Museum
4.6 (9654 ratings)4.5 (3061 ratings)
5 floors of interactive natural history, scientific and world cultural exhibits, plus a planetarium.
William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsNatural History Museums
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"The World Museum is one of the better-known museums in Liverpool and is home to a large range of collections including archaeology, ethnology and the sciences. The museum also includes a Natural history Centre and a planetarium. Discover the history of the world with the museums brand new Ancient Egypt exhibit, or explore the array of beautiful tropical fish."
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN - Visit now. It’s all here at The World Museum with treasures from around the world, the bottom of the ocean and even outer space. A hybrid of old and new: outside, it’s all Corinthian columns and neo-Classical architecture."
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
4.6 (8978 ratings)4.5 (6359 ratings)
Striking modern purposebuilt building opened in 2011, with interactive displays on city's heritage,
Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1DG, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Liverpool Echo
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"Comprising around 60 photographs and personal accounts, the exhibition documents one of the darkest periods in the city’s history, as we mark its 80th anniversary this month. Visitors will also be able to view a portrait of 19th century boxer Jem Wharton by Liverpool artist William Daniels, part of the National Portrait Gallery’s COMING HOME project. Other highlights include the House of Suarez Vogue Ball dress and L8 Against Apartheid, a new display highlighting the history of the community’s role in the anti-apartheid movement, and the fight to free Nelson Mandela."
Mentioned by Our Worldschooling Family
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"The contrast of the modern exterior compared with other museums is striking, constructed in 1993 it celebrates the exciting history and story of Liverpool including its famous music and sporting heroes. All aboard the railway and enjoy the 6000 objects that the museum houses. For our youngest, we always pay a visit to the play zone, The Little Liverpool Gallery, where the kids can splash in the water play area, relax in a sensory pod or play with the hands-on exhibits."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Liverpool's storied past is explored through an interactive exploration of the city's cultural and historical milestones: the railroad, poverty, wealth, Brookside (a popular ’80s and '90s TV soap opera set in the..."
Chester History & Heritage
Chester History & Heritage
4.3 (12 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings)
Housed in a church, this historical center features photos, exhibits & family research services.
Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor St, Chester CH1 2DD, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
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."
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
4.7 (476 ratings)4.5 (490 ratings)
Restored, former secret underground HQ for directing the Battle of the Atlantic war effort.
1-3 Rumford St, Liverpool, L2 8SZ, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsMilitary Museums
Mentioned by The Guide Liverpool
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"The top secret underground bunker on Rumford Street is an absolutely fascinating piece of wartime history and its maze of rooms and WWII artefacts will be open again to visitors, every day from May 17. Bookings are valid for a year and you can either do a self-guided tour or opt for one of the private themed tours which they run. Visit the Western Approaches HQ website here."
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."
The Grosvenor Museum
The Grosvenor Museum
4.2 (577 ratings)4 (684 ratings)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions.
27 Grosvenor St, Cheshire, Chester, CH1 2DD, United Kingdom
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Top Best Italian Restaurants in Preston Brook

Villa Romana - Italian Restaurant Liverpool
Villa Romana - Italian Restaurant Liverpool
4.5 (861 ratings)
Traditional pizza and pasta served in 2-level, brick-arched, rustic setting with tiled floors.
6 Wood St, Liverpool, L1 4AQ, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Villa Romana – Italian Restaurant Liverpool provides a safe, secure and welcoming atmosphere with the delightful, cosy and comfortable ambience that they deliver to all their customers. Topping the wonderful experience is the different homecooked food that they serve that are cooked in the traditional Italian way. Sourcing the best ingredients from their expert Italian vendors, they guarantee a rich culmination of taste that is truly wonderful and exquisite."
Mentioned by VisitLiverpool
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"Find Villa Romana in the heart of the city for traditional home cooked Italian food. Their freshly made pasta comes in all shapes and sizes with a great wine menu to wash it all down with. It’s a great place to head for an evening meal out."
Little Furnace
Little Furnace
4.8 (201 ratings)
178 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool, L15 3JR, United Kingdom
Pizza TakeoutItalian restaurantPizza restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Liverpool
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"Serving up the very best wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas since 2013, this Smithdown Road institution is still open for delivery and collection (contact-free option). Open from 5pm you can order through Deliveroo or call ahead and collect. And please be patient folks, they’re knocking out some of the finest pizza in south Liverpool, so might take a few minutes to pick up the phone."
Mentioned by University of Liverpool
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"The Little Furnace has gluten free options and a separate vegan menu so even if you are dairy free you can enjoy the cheesy goodness!. They even have a takeout option and are conveniently located on Smithdown Road. Our favourite is the simple but reliable classic Regina Margherita."
Urbano 32
Urbano 32
4.4 (671 ratings)
32 Bridge St, Chester, CH1 1NQ, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopItalian restaurant
Mentioned by CheshireLive
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"This pizzeria and is well known in the city for its delicious sourdough pizzas and antipasti, and it's also a big social meeting place. Located right in the middle of the city centre, diners are encouraged to eat at the counter in a continental style where they can enjoy a tipple from the bespoke wine list, craft beer selection or cocktails."

Best Dessert in Preston Brook

Delhi Sweet Centre Ltd
Delhi Sweet Centre Ltd
4.2 (314 ratings)
137 Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5AW, United Kingdom
Dessert shop
Mentioned by Society19 UK
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"And you cannot go a list about Manchester without mentioning the famous curry mile. The Delhi Sweet Centre, however, is not a curry house, but a traditional Indian sweet store. You only need to pass it on the street to realise why it is considered one of the greats."
Ice Shack
Ice Shack
4.9 (150 ratings)
Homey, family-run shop offering vegan ice cream, cakes & chocolates, some also gluten-free.
1c, 160-164 Wellington Rd, Withington, Manchester M20 3FU, United Kingdom
Dessert shopCake shopIce cream shopVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Ice Shack is an all-vegan dessert parlour that offers a nice treat for all people that have sweet tooth but are also on a special diet. Established in 2016 and rooted for a family’s love of desserts, they make way to share their enthusiasm and love with other people particular those under a vegan diet. Offering 0% dairy, they use a range of alternatives including truffles to offer a sweet and nice treat."
Midnight Delivery
Midnight Delivery
4 (172 ratings)
248 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool, L15 5AH, United Kingdom
Dessert shop

Best Nightlife in Preston Brook

81 ltd
81 ltd
4 (44 ratings)
79 Seel St, Liverpool, L1 4BB, United Kingdom
Cocktail barBar
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"If you want to feel like a badass and drink good craft beer in Liverpool at the same time, 81LTD is your place with their by-appointment table bookings. This venue has a great selection of drinks and a cool dark atmosphere perfect for your private excursions."
Mentioned by fmliving.co.uk
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"Located in Liverpool’s party district Seel Street, 81Ltd is somewhat of a chilled retreat from the clubs around it. Planning to visit this chic cocktail bar?. It’s by appointment only."
The Abel Heywood Pub & Boutique Hotel
The Abel Heywood Pub & Boutique Hotel
4.3 (1708 ratings)
Stylish rooms in a hip hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus a trendy pub with gourmet fare.
38 Turner St, Manchester, M4 1DZ, United Kingdom
BarBreakfast restaurantHotelPub
PHASE ONE - Liverpool
PHASE ONE - Liverpool
4.5 (241 ratings)
40 Seel St, Liverpool, L1 4BE, United Kingdom
BarCocktail barLive music barLive music venueMusic storeRecord store
Mentioned by VisitLiverpool
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"Phase One are opening their courtyard for you to enjoy some drinks in the sun with your mates in April. They are taking bookings for groups from 4 to 6 people so make sure you book your table so you don’t miss out. View this post on Instagram"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Preston Brook

Sandstone Cottage
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$195.75 /night
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Hillside House
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$123.75 /night
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Heights of Hertford,2 bed,Warrington,WiFi, Parking
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$215.25 /night
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