Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Sutton Manor

"MOSI is one of the best museums for children in Manchester, although there is plenty to excite the adults while their kids run wild playing with the experiments on the top floor. Based around Manchester’s importance in the history of the development of science, technology and transport, vast halls house relics of the industrial revolution, old steam trains and early fighter jets. All of the displays and exhibits seem to be designed with children in mind, as everything is fun and vibrant and there’s plenty to interact with."

"Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4FP - Visit now. The Science and Industry Museum is housed in the buildings of the world’s first inter-city passenger railway; this sprawling, interactive land of scientific exploration is also undergoing a multi million pound restoration project to reveal how ideas change the world. The Science and Industry Museum is now open and welcoming back visitors."

"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."

"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!"

"The northern branch of the Imperial War Museum (obviously), this fascinating spot overlooks the Manchester Ship Canal, an apt spot if ever there was one."

"A lavish £12 million has been spent on the redevelopment of the People's History Museum on the Left Bank. Hopes are high for a showcase of working-class history where highlights include early political pamphlets, the world's oldest trade union banner, exhibits relating to the Peterloo Massacre and the desk on which Thomas Paine wrote The Rights of Man. The rolling programme of exhibitions starts with Carried Away – a collection of photographs documenting more than 100 years of protest across Britain, from the suffragettes to the miners' strike.Contact: phm.org.uk"

"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."

"The story of Britain's 200-year march to democracy is told in all its pain and pathos at this superb museum, housed in a refurbished Edwardian pumping station. You clock in on the 1st floor (literally: punch your card in an old mill clock, which managers would infamously fiddle with so as to make employees work longer) and plunge into the heart of Britain's struggle for basic democratic rights, labour reform and fair pay."

"The University of Manchester contains yet MORE beautiful buildings, as well as the interesting Manchester Museum, worth a look if you need to kill a couple of hours. And best of all, like the majority of sites in the city, it’s free!. It’s also one of the biggest universities in the country, so as you wander around the campus, you’ll see plenty of students and professors going from building to building."

"Owned by the University of Manchester, Manchester Museum showcases displays on natural history, zoology, archaeology, and anthropology, with a specific focus on Egyptology. It houses more than 4 million items from around the globe, including dinosaur skeletons, Roman coins, and mummies from Ancient Egypt. The museum is open daily, including on bank holidays, and entry is free."

"The Manchester Museum which is looked after the famed University of Manchester is the perfect introduction to this lovely city. The place is home to some amazing displays that include natural historical ones as well as live animals in the newly introduced “Vivarium”. It is certainly an awesome place to take the children."

"Primarily built as a warehouse and docking system for ships to load in and out of its warehouses, the Albert Dock houses the largest selection of Grade I listed buildings anywhere in the UK. The Albert Dock is now the most popular area for attractions in the city with various museums including The Beatles Story. Opened in 1846, Albert Dock was the first structure in Britain to be built without wood."

"Boasting the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in Britain, along with an eclectic selection of bars, restaurants, shops and cultural attractions, including some of the city's finest independents, Royal Albert Dock is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK."

"Britannia Country House Hotel is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Manchester Airport— 3.2km away from the airport if you wanted a more measurable amount of time!. Guests can enjoy a gym, pool, and two restaurants including a pizzeria on-site to keep the whole family entertained. Rooms are clean and spacious so families won’t feel cramped inside."

"The Britannia Country House hotel is set in its own landscaped grounds and is in a prime location for easy access to all motorway networks. All 255 en-suite bedrooms are pleasantly decorated with wood furnishings facilities including TV, Telephone…"

"In the summer months, MediaCity’s pub throws open the doors of its sister space DockBar – a converted shipping container located on the grass outside the bar. Grab a deckchair or just a spot on the grass and make the most of the Salford sun."

"Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is a place brimming in an abundance of the many wildlife that you can find in this area. A nature reserve consisted of wetlands and tillable land, this is certainly the best place to be closer to nature with the thriving population of different birds and water voles. From spot marsh harriers, barn owls, sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, as well as, lapwings, redshank, dunlin and oystercatchers you would certainly feel amazed exploring the place and the wildlife known in the area."

"Nestling alongside the River Alt, Lunt Village is home to this peaceful haven of wildlife and tranquility. You’ll find an assortment of inhabitants at this bird-watching site; from water birds to barn owls, geese and kestrels, as you make your way around signposted paths at this wonderful wetland nature reserve. Further details here"

"A post shared by Miš Lov (@mish_lov) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:07am PDT. Lunt Meadows is a little-explored, quiet wetland reserve perfect for kids, walkers, and twitchers. There’s even a chance to explore an active archegonial site, woodlands, and go for a stroll along the banks of the River Alt."

"Spread across three floors, this is a bar, restaurant and immersive theatre experience rolled into one. When you're not being dazzled by Impossible's performers or molecular cocktails, you can feast on delicious grill food in their restaurant before unearthing the hidden gin palace."

"Right in the centre of Peter Street, the Impossible bar boasts one of the most impressive beer terraces in Manchester. With bottomless brunches and cocktails all round, Impossible is taking booking enquiries now!. No more words needed."

"Another bottomless pancake event especially for you Mancunians, Impossible are hosting unlimited pancakes and prosecco for just £20 per person."

"Set in the heart of the city is the spectacular Chester Cathedral, which exhibits some exquisite architecture. As it was built over several hundred years, its facade and towers showcase a range of styles, with Romanesque and Georgian elements on show alongside gorgeous Gothic features. Erected atop a much older church, the colossal cathedral was constructed between the eleventh and sixteenth centuries, with splendid stained glass windows lining its red sandstone walls."

"Built over nearly 500 years from the 11th to the 16th century, Chester Cathedral has traces of every Medieval English architectural style, from Norman Romanesque to Perpendicular Gothic. The oldest parts of the cathedral are in the north transept, which has a semi-circular Romanesque arch, while the northwest tower also has 11th-century origins. Here there’s a beautiful baptismal font, fashioned from black marble and dating to 1697."

"This stirring Jacobean Revival country house owes its current appearance to the Victorian architect Edward Blore, who also worked on Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace. His remodelled facade is from the 1830s, though the house dates back more than a century before. Capesthorne Hall is now primarily a wedding venue, but does receive visitors on Sundays and Mondays during spring and summer."

"Although situated just outside of Manchester city centre, on Wilmslow Road, this restaurant definitely deserves a mention on this list. Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen offers so much more choice than your usual vegetarian restaurant. With veggie prawns, beef, and even duck, this restaurant has gone all the way with creating the perfect Asian dishes with bursts of flavour all suitable for all palettes."

"For those seeking vegetarian and vegan options, Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is the perfect venue. Not only does this restaurant avoid using garlic, onion and leeks, it also caters to any sort of dietary requirements customers might have. The owners are a couple from Hong Kong who want to introduce healthier meal choices to the community."

"05/06/2021: It was the best Margarette pizza I’ve ever eaten. The chef was so friendly and so was waitress. The environment was authentic."

"Plant-based eaters can rejoice as Potts Coffee is serving an array of vegan pancakes to tuck into at home. Decide whether you want three, six or nine thick, fluffy pancakes to devour as well as select from a range of toppings (either two, four or six depending on pancake size) such as Biscoff spread, almond flakes, chocolate honeycomb, crumbled oreo. Plus, there are even some savoury toppings to enjoy including hash browns, scrambled tofu, avocado, vegan bacon and beans."

"If you’re still looking for your plant based fix then Potts Coffee will be offering a delivery and takeaway service featuring breakfast, brunch and lunch. View this post on Instagram. A L L D A Y B R U N C H I N G 💚🌱 At Potts Coffee, we believe that it’s always brunch o’clock - that’s why our brunch menu is served all day from 9.30am 💚 This is our Breakfast Burrito, definitely one of our brunch favourites."

"You know what they say, when in Rome… You can also visit the beautiful Tatton Park with its magnificent mansion. A stroll through this place will surely build up an appetite."