Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Standish

"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!"

"4 km from city center 5 out of 12 places to visit in Manchester. The imperial war memorial of Manchester exhibits the main conflicts of the 20th century with the help of a wide range of displays, regular screenings of short films and other weapons. The aluminium clad building is worth watching."

"Extended due to lockdown, this extraordinary exhibition features 200 photographs of Liverpool, the north and international conflict, captured over the last 60 years of Don McCullin's career. Liverpool Biennial exhibition. Featuring new commissions and existing works by Ines Doujak and John Barker, Linder, Jutta Koether and Ebony G Patterson, alongside works from Tate’s collection including Judy Chicago, Nicholas Hlobo, Martine Syms, Anu Põder and Ithell Colquhoun."

"1 km from city center 6 out of 10 places to visit in Liverpool. Named after a Liverpool industrialist Henry Tate, the Tate gallery is the subsidiary of famous Tate gallery in London. Like its London counterpart, this one also has an amazing collection of classical and contemporary art."

"As well as the Beatles Story, you’ll also find the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Liverpool, and the International Slavery Museum. Finally, football fans might want to take a stadium tour of Anfield – the home of Liverpool FC."

"Reopened in 2015 after a £15m transformation, Manchester’s gallery in the park is home to an internationally important collection of art, including significant work by William Blake and J.M.W. Turner. It also hosts an exciting roster of visiting exhibitions and events. Visit the website for the latest information."

"Popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place (re-creation of a typical northern street during Victorian times), as well as an ever-changing exhibition programme. The Museum also provides activities for children during the…"

"Situated in a stunning, red brick terracotta building, Victoria Gallery & Museum houses collections focusing on the 120-year history of the University of Liverpool. Take the Tate Hall Museum for example, containing a rare selection of dentures from the Dental School collection as well as early x-rays, fossils, skeletons and a whole lot more. VG&M is definitely one of the more interesting pit stops in a tour of Liverpool."

"Artworks illustrating the ever-present tensions between the natural world and the human race, including The Eruption of the Soufriere Mountains in the Island of St Vincent by JW Turner. A New Beauty: Romanticism in Art 1880-1920. Display exploring the evolving ways that physical attractiveness was depicted from the late 1800s."

"A museum that beats all the traditional boring museums around the world, the Victoria Gallery Museum is known for its fun and interesting exhibits which truly captivate the young and old alike!"

"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"

"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."

"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."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

"Modern restaurant with exposed bricks and bright furniture, for a menu of tapas, pasta and pizza. Address: 11B Winckley St, Preston PR1 2AA, UK. Phone: 01772 558 989"

"Been there many times with work colleagues. Good food, good service and always a good atmosphere...."by Fatom Paxta Bexfus on 24/02/2017"

"The nation loves a PizzaExpress and we’re delighted to have one of their stylish restaurants right here at Lowry Outlet."

"Another fabulous all you can eat restaurant on Hanover Street is Bem Brasil, a particularly boujee eatery after it’s £1m refurbishment!. Here, you can enjoy a unique dining experience where you can feast on an endless supply of finest quality Brazilian food and succulent barbecued meats, all for once price. The rodizio lunch option at 12-4pm every Monday-Friday costs around £15.75, and the rodizio dinner option from 4-10:30pm costs £29.75."

"Having recently had a £1million refurbishment, Bem Brasil offers up a unique and authentic Brazilian dining experience. Unlike most restaurants you don’t choose from a traditional menu, instead pile your plate high with salad from the bar and then choose you meats as they are bought round the tables and carved directly onto your plate. Choose from the likes of cap of rump, chicken wrapped in pancetta and leg of lamb."

"Another Brazilian restaurant offering a rodizio experience, Bem Brasil offer succulent barbecued meats carved at your table until you tell them to stop. With no set menu, you simply pile your plate high at the salad bar, then choose from the vast range of barbecued meats. Lunch starts at £14.95 per person and dinner costs £27.95 per person."

"With its warming and toasty hearth, twinkling interior fairy lights and delectable, home cooked style food, Frederiks’ tops the list of the cosiest eateries in Liverpool. Every Sunday, this pretty restaurant and bar serve tasty Sunday lunches feature all of the traditional classics. Enjoy succulent chicken breast with apricot and sage stuffing, or pork belly with homemade apple and maple sauce, 12-hour slow roasted beef brisket, salmon fillet with a crab and herb crust, or mushroom and spinach nut roast."

"Hope Street’s neighbourhood bar offers beautiful cocktails and sophisticated interiors on one of Liverpool’s most historic and bohemian streets. Head down to Frederiks on Wednesdays for an evening of jazz with a side-helping of cocktails – perfect for a glamorous date night to treat your other half."

"The Camel Club has been providing the best party experience to all of Liverpool since 1996. A fusion of good music, food and drinks that would ultimately liven your mood and provide the best ambience to party and have fun. Always up to date with the newest trend and style, they ensure that their place is always on top of the best nightclubs to hangout."