Best Museums in High Peak

"Manchester Art Gallery is the original useful museum, started in 1823 by artists, as an educational institution to make sure that the city and all its people grow with creativity, imagination, productivity, and health. It is free and open to all people as a place of civic thinking and public imagination, it promotes art as a means to achieve social change. It has been at the centre of city life for almost 200 years, created as the Royal Manchester Institution for the Promotion of Literature, Science and the Arts."

"Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3JL - Visit now. Grab a free toolbelt activity kit and adventure around this Grade I-listed gallery which makes art headlines around the world for all the right reasons. Don’t miss the Clore Arts Studio and pay-as-you-feel menu for children from award-winning chef Mary-Ellen McTague and Real Junk Food Manchester."

"Address: Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd Street, Manchester M4 3BG. I’m probably as good at football as a pregnant sloth, but Manchester is obviously famous for its two football teams; Manchester United and Manchester City. Guided tours of their stadiums come with a charge, but you can visit the National Football Museum in Manchester city centre for free."

"Manchester is renowned for its football, the giants of Manchester City and Manchester United call the city home. Naturally then, so too does the National Football Museum. Some of the footballing world’s most important artefacts are here."

"The Kelham Island Museum is an industrial museum on Alma Street, alongside the River Don, in the centre of The City of Sheffield, England. It was opened in 1982. The museum houses exhibitions on science and Sheffield industry, including examples of reconstructed little mesters' workshops and England's largest surviving Bessemer converter."

"The Millennium Gallery is one of Sheffield’s most prominent art galleries. It is located in the city centre making it easy to access, and entrance is free to visitors. The gallery has a number of permanent collections as well as spaces for temporary exhibits so there is always new culture to experience."

"Manchester's second most important art gallery is arguably its most beautiful, following a restoration that saw the doubling of its exhibition space through the opening of its sides and back, and the construction of glass-screened promenades. Inside is a fine collection of British watercolours, the best selection of historic textiles outside London and galleries devoted to the work of artists from Dürer and Rembrandt to Lucian Freud and David Hockney."

"With an eclectic collection that includes historic fine art and contemporary art works, a fine collection of textiles from across the world, sculpture, prints, wallpaper and more, there’s lots to enjoy at the Whitworth Art Gallery. Cornelia Parkers Exhibition, Whitworth Art Gallery. A highlight of the fine art collection is work by famous pre-Raphaelite artists including Holman Hunt, Rossetti, Millais and others."

"The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester has a very Instagrammable restaurant. With all glass walls it feels like your in the middle of nature. You have beautiful views over the park in which you can find the Whitworth Gallery."

"The Old House Museum in the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire is a typical 16th century yeoman's house that now houses a small museum with an exhibition of local life and artefacts. Old House Museum is situated 290 metres southwest of John Hattersley Wines. Photo: Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0."

"We love transport museums and seek them out in the UK, from the London Transport Museum to the National Railway Museum in York so we knew we had to visit the Crick Tramway Museum while in the Peak District!. The museum also contains a period reconstructed village, a sculpture trail and plenty of tram rides around the grounds. This will delight children of any age!"

"The clue is in the name in this Northern Quarter favourite - and Terrace now has three rooftop terraces to choose from. They're quirky-cool, with trees growing out of industrial metal planters and empty beer kegs hanging from the walls. There's a full menu of fruity cocktails and local beers, and, best of all, you can order food from nearby restaurants such as Yard & Coop and Noi Quattro straight to your table."

"Terrace NQ is one of the city’s best spots for laid-back alfresco drinking, with stripped-back styling, plenty of seating and beers, cocktails and pizza on offer. We highly recommend it for those days that you don’t want to move from spot-to-spot, with further seating indoors and great music for when the evening starts to cool. Terrace NQ, 43 Thomas St, M4 1NA."

"Terrace NQ, 43 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1NA. The clue’s in the name for this Thomas Street staple. Rise up above the dimly lit, elongated bar for one of most airy terraces in the Northern Quarter."

"Sundays are pretty special at TNQ as it prides itself on providing “top notch proper award winning roasts” and was even named runner up for the ‘Best Sunday Lunch’ in the Observer Food Monthly Awards both in 2018 and 2019. The sought-after roasts include a rump of beef, pork belly, a leg of lamb and the vegetarian kale, chestnut and mushroom wellington, alongside a range of sides served separately. A selection of mouthwatering starters and desserts are also on offer."

"What: Found in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter and headed up by a Michelin-trained chef, TNQ marries edgy interiors with high-quality dining and offers a great value set lunch menu. The restaurant also benefits from a sun-trap terrace, which helps the likes of steamed Scottish mussels with tomato ragu and grilled monkfish with lemon and chive potato cake taste even better. Where: 108 High Street, M4 1HQ"

"The Northern Quarter Restaurant (TNQ), 108 High Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1HQ - Visit now. For dependable, modern British dining, the simply-named Northern Quarter Restaurant is worth a punt."

"Black Rocks is located between Cromford and Wirksworth and is easily accessible from the High Peak Trail. The rocks provide panoramic views across the Derwent valley towards Matlock Bath and Riber castle."

"There’s fun for the entire family at Chill Factore, an indoor Alpine ski village that offers the chance for you and the family to try your hand at skiing or snowboarding without having to find a mountain. Those who have a little experience can spend a day skiing down the UK’s longest indoor slope with real snow, while newcomers can enrol on lessons on the centre’s nursery slopes. If you don’t fancy skiing but still want to play in the snow, there’s the opportunity to go sledging or snow tubing, as well as a snow-covered play area for younger children."

"Here comes a real chill place to visit which is the Chill Factore, an indoor snow centre. If you are someone who always wanted to play with snow, then this is your place to be. You have snowy slopes for your skiing and snowboarding experience with the guidance of the instructors."

"Chill Factore, 7 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7JA. Things to do Chill Factore review. The Chill Factore is located in the Trafford Park, Manchester."

"The Round Walk is a 15-mile loop that covers all of the Sheffield landscape; from the urban buildings to the rural valleys. The loop is split into four sections, so you don’t have to do the full length. See the Beauchief Abbey in Sheaf Valley and Bishops’ House in the Gleadless Valley."

"Sheffield round walk starts from Endcliffe Park and is a 15-miles long walk. You can access the map of this place from their official website. This exclusive activity offers the most picturesque views."

"Offering tables of up to six inside their Castlefield bar, guests can take advantage of £10 tickets, which include a free pitcher of Heineken or Coors. All matches are being screened, and the venue also airs live football outside of the championship, too. When the match is finished, enjoy the bar’s huge outdoor space, which is packed full of tables so guests can soak up the sun with a beer."

"If you were worried about not being able to find canal-side dining in Manchester, never fear, we’ve found another!. Barca offers lovely views of the canal from Catalan Square, with a new extra-large barbecue luxury seating. In addition to the high-quality food and drink, they’ve also been known to host live music outside, so you may never leave."

"Looking for an affordable romantic restaurant in Manchester?. Mowgli are catering to all of you date night needs with their menu of classic Indian street food, featuring dahls, curries and bunny chow with spice-infused twists on classic cocktail creations."

"New spot in town BLVD offers a globally-inspired but delicious menu, with a variety of sushi options to choose from. The pretty venue in the heart of Spinningfields is a brilliant venue for cocktails and a light meal, with the menu featuring lots of Japanese influences. The main menu boasts tasty small plates such as Tempura, Maki, Futomaki, Sashimi, Uramaki, and even a sushi burger made with salmon, avo and sriracha mayo."

"Every Saturday and Sunday between 12 and 5, BLVD run their bottomless brunch offer, which is popular with influencers who live in the city, so you might even spot some famous faces here!. For £35pp, you get one small plate and one side, as well as bottomless drinks for ninety minutes. The food is Asian-inspired, and it looks absolutely incredible."

"One of the sexiest picks in Spinningfields, BLVD brings you all the vibes of a sleek cocktail lounge with a sprinkling of live entertainment. Indulge in cocktails, Asian bites and late-night antics with your significant other at this quirky date night idea in Manchester."