Best Museums in Irlam

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Best Museums in Irlam

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
Art galleryMuseums
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"Take advantage of the free-entry to Manchester Art Gallery and admire the works of Manchester artists, a wide selection of British art and a large number of European masterpieces. The gallery was designed by Charles Barry, who is best known for rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after a devastating fire. The Art Gallery underwent an extension and refurbishment by Hopkins architects in May 2002, with 35 million pounds being spent on letting in more light, opening a new wing and installing an interactive children’s gallery."
Mentioned by Map Made Memories
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"Located near St Peters Square, Manchester Art Gallery houses both permanent and temporary exhibitions. We were made to feel very welcome visiting with children. Kids can borrow ‘explorer tool belts’ for free containing engaging activities to complete whilst visiting the gallery."
Mentioned by Total Guide To
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"About:  Manchester Art Gallery is a place where everyone can discover, enjoy and learn about art. The gallery is home to a rich collection of 17th century European art, Pre- Raphaelite paintings, Craft & Design and Contemporary art. Address: Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL"
National Football Museum
National Football Museum
4.3 (4302 ratings)4.5 (3428 ratings)
More than 140,000 football-related items plus a kids' discovery zone and skills-testing simulators.
Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG, United Kingdom
National museumMuseumsSports memorabilia storeVisitor centerSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The National Football Museum offers visitors the chance to explore the history and culture of the sport. The National Football Museum offers visitors the chance to delve into the history and culture of the beautiful game, with exhibitions including Geoff Hurst’s red England shirt and ball from the 1966 World Cup Final and Diego Maradona’s Hand of God jersey."
Mentioned by MY RIGHT SOCK
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"Visiting the Football Museum in Manchester is a must, regardless of whether you’re a football fan or not. Honestly it beats me that the museum is free to enter, given how elaborate the exhibits are. The museum covers the social history and cultural journey of football becoming a global phenomenon, and everything is very lucidly explained and displayed."
Mentioned by Streetours
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"For fans of football, or sport in general, this museum is a must see. There are a range of important collections of football memorabilia as well events and exhibitions that teach you about the incredible history of football in England. Visit their website before your trip to see what’s on and book tickets."
The Whitworth
The Whitworth
4.5 (1560 ratings)4 (813 ratings)
Visual arts collection surrounded by parkland, closed for massive expansion work until summer 2014.
Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6ER, United Kingdom
Art museumMuseumsArt gallery
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Found in Whitworth Park, the Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester and owns more than 60,000 works of art. It was first opened in 1889 and now showcases paintings by the likes of William Blake, Thomas Gainsborough, and Camille Pissarro. There is also an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as a wallpaper collection, which includes more than 5,000 examples of vibrant papers."
Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"From 19 May – 1 July, The Whitworth is open for film screenings of its new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors. The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from 19 May to 1 July. The rest of the gallery remains closed while the next exhibitions are installed, following COVID-19 safety guidelines."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Part of the University of Manchester, The Whitworth acts as a bridge between the university and the people of the city by providing a space to meet, play and learn. The gallery has been named Best Emerging Cultural Destination in Europe and includes gallery spaces, a study centre, learning studio and collections centre."
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
Art galleryMuseumsArt museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Surrounded by the University of Salford, this sizeable museum is on the south side of Peel Park, mapping the history of Salford and with a large inventory of Victorian art. The museum dates to 1850, and would be worth a visit just to appreciate its Italianate Renaissance-style galleries. These have been arranged to reflect the layout of a Victorian museum, with paintings, decorative art and sculpture all competing for your attention in the same space."
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
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"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."
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
4.2 (114 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings)
Long-established venue for exhibitions, residencies, festivals and events, with an eclectic shop.
13 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1EU, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsEvent venueGift shopArt Museums
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."
Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
When are Manchester's art galleries, museums and theatres reopening?
"Manchester's Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art will reopen both of its galleries on Wednesday May 19. Exhibitions Multiplicities in Flux and Autopsy of a Home, which originally opened in October, will be back until June 13. Booking is advised at cfcca.org.uk but walk-ups are welcome."
Lymefield Arts & Crafts
Lymefield Arts & Crafts
4.8 (41 ratings)5 (15 ratings)
Lymefield, Broadbottom, Hyde SK14 6AG, United Kingdom
Craft storeMuseumsArt cafeArt galleryGreeting card shop
The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery, Leek
The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery, Leek
4.4 (8 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings)
Stockwell St, Leek, ST13 6DW, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by swainsleyfarm.co.uk
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"Home to a collection of impressive oil paintings, ceramics, local history and a fine selection of the famous Leek Embroideries. Walk in the footsteps of William Morris, D.H. Lawrence, Oscar Wilde and John Betjeman."
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
4.5 (2182 ratings)4 (1172 ratings)
Educational observatory museum with science exhibits, the Lovell Radio Telescope, plus outdoor cafe.
Macclesfield, SK11 9DL, United Kingdom
Science museumMuseumsRecreation
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Macclesfield is in the orbit of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, founded in 1945 and part of the University of Manchester. The primary telescope at Jodrell Bank is the colossal Lovell Telescope, built in 1957 and still the third largest steerable dish radio telescope in the world, at 76.2 metres in diameter. Amateur astronomers come a long way to savour this immense structure, which along with the rest of the station has been mooted for World Heritage Status."
The Gallery in the Gardens
The Gallery in the Gardens
4.8 (17 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Gallery in the Pavilion Gardens featuring paintings, ceramics, glass & other works by local artists.
6 St John's Rd, Buxton, SK17 6XN, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsModern art museum
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"While idling in the Pavilion Gardens you could call in at this gallery in the main building next to the tourist information desk. The Gallery in the Gardens is a platform for painting and arts and crafts by more than 40 local artists and craftspeople. Their works are for sale and include textiles, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, embroidery, glass, linocuts, etchings, woodcarvings and prints."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Since you’ll find yourself within The Pavilion Gardens, you might want to pay The Gallery in the Gardens a visit. It’s an art gallery featuring paintings, ceramics, and other crafts by local artists. Support the local artists’ high-quality masterpieces by making a purchase or two if you can."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Irlam

Ayaan's chicken and pizza
Ayaan's chicken and pizza
3.7 (20 ratings)
656 Hyde Rd, Manchester, M18 7EE, United Kingdom
Takeout Restaurant
Pit Stop Burgers
Pit Stop Burgers
5 (37 ratings)
674 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0SF, United Kingdom
Takeout Restaurant
Spice Indian
Spice Indian
3.9 (10 ratings)
662 Bolton Rd, Pendlebury, Manchester M27 8FH, United Kingdom
Takeout RestaurantDelivery serviceFast food restaurantIndian restaurant

Best Fine Dining in Irlam

Egginton's
Egginton's
4.9 (38 ratings)
1A Ashton Ln, Sale, M33 6WT, United Kingdom
CafeCatererFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"A specialist Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s West Didsbury, Green Tea is unique in its offering of food specifically inspired by the Benxi region of C ..."
Adam Reid at The French
Adam Reid at The French
4.7 (221 ratings)
Modern British food by chef Adam Reid.
16 Peter St, Manchester, M60 2DS, United Kingdom
French restaurantFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by One-Manchester
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"If gorgeous food, a fine dining experience and an environment steeped in history are your thing, then make The French your next restaurant of choice. Based within Manchester’s grand Midland Hotel, The French became one of the first UK restaurants to be awarded the honour of a Michelin-star. Since reopening in 2013, and again undergoing refurbishment in 2016, the restaurant has made rapid progress towards once again becoming one of the finest eating destinations in the country."
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"The Midland Hotel, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2DS. Adam Reid has kept The French at the top of Manchester’s restaurant tree for many years, and while the grand dining room is opulent, the vibe feels less formal and the food continues to impress."
The River Restaurant
The River Restaurant
4.2 (130 ratings)
Stylish, airy restaurant with booths and white tablecloths, for European menu from British produce.
The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Pl, Salford M3 5LH, United Kingdom
RestaurantBritish restaurantFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by I Love Manchester
Alfresco
"Five-star hotel The Lowry underwent a swanky new makeover in late 2019, including a new look for the two-AA-rosette restaurant and bar. Their luxurious dining & drinking terrace is the perfect place to relax out of reach of the bustle of the city centre. With a sunny view of the River Irwell and hospitality to beat, this is a luxury to be experienced in Manchester."
Mentioned by Made in Salford
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"Situated in The Lowry Hotel on the Manchester/ Salford border, this fine dining breakfast menu is unbeatable. The restaurant itself is glass-walled and overlooks the Santiago Calatrava’s Trinity Bridge. The decor includes purple leather chairs, semi-circular banquettes, Fornasetti plates and mirrors."

Top Best French Restaurants in Irlam

Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
4.3 (136 ratings)
Hotel-based French restaurant with a specialty grill & full bar amid rustic-chic environs.
Malmaison Manchester, 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1LZ, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarBritish restaurantCocktail barFrench restaurantModern British restaurantModern French restaurant
Bistrot Pierre
Bistrot Pierre
4.4 (438 ratings)
Regional French dishes appear on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of this chain bistro.
85 London Rd, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6LG, United Kingdom
RestaurantBistroFrench restaurant
Cote - Manchester
Cote - Manchester
4.6 (765 ratings)
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
4-12 St Mary's St, Manchester, M3 2LB, United Kingdom
French restaurantBarBistroBreakfast restaurantGluten-free restaurantRestaurantBrasserieWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"There are Francophiles behind this nationwide French brasserie group – that much is obvious. Every last detail, from the rattan terrace furniture ..." Read our full review"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Irlam

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Astley Serviced Accommodation
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Hindley Serviced Accommodation
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