Best Arts and Culture Places in Manchester Ship Canal

"Manchester is home to two world class Art Galleries - The Manchester Art Gallery in town and the Whitworth Art Gallery on Oxford Road, by the university. There's also the recently redeveloped and reopened Gallery of Costume in Platt Fields Park - which you'll pass most days on your commute from Fallowfield to the Uni. All of the galleries house impressive permanent collections (which are free) and regular special exhibitons (which aren't)."

"A superb collection of British art and a hefty number of European masters are the highlights at the city's top art gallery. It's home to the best assemblage of Pre-Raphaelite art as well as a permanent collection of pre-17th-century art, mostly by Dutch and early Renaissance masters. It also hosts exciting exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. The gallery runs a free hour-long highlights tour from 2pm to 3pm Thursday to Sunday."

"Manchester Art Gallery always have brilliant temporary exhibitions. Thanks to these guys I discovered Raqib Shaw, who is now one of my favourite artists. Manchester Art Gallery also have great permanent exhibitions with an emphasis on the Pre-Raphaelites."

"From personal survivor accounts to common conflict themes, the Imperial War Museums explores the human aspect of war and the effect it has on everyday life before, during and after. Featuring one-off exhibitions as well as a main showcase and connected to other similar museums around the UK, the IWM shines and light on the conflicts Britain and the Commonwealth have been involved in since World War I. Focusing on the many changes war has brought to the UK, from the role of women in society to technology and science advances."

"One of five Imperial War Museums in the UK, Manchester’s addition to the repertoire is located in Media City. The striking aluminium-clad building houses a timeline of Britain’s conflicts since the First World War, drawing on different elements of war such as the involvement of women and the impact of science and technology on how wars are fought. Alongside the permanent exhibits are plenty of films and photographs showcasing what life was like during these conflicts.Imperial War Museum | © the yes man / Flickr"

"Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Again, although tickets are free, they must be booked in advance. Find out more and book here."

"Out of all the sights in Manchester, John Rylands Library is my favourite. This is the one place I bring all new visitors to Manchester and I just can’t get enough of this beautiful building. It was built in memory of John Rylands by his widow (very Taj Mahal) and looks like it has been plucked straight out of a Harry Potter novel."

"Tate Liverpool is the only place in the North to be for modern and contemporary art from the world over. Since opening its doors in 1988 Tate Liverpool has become one of the most visited art galleries outside of London and has a stunning array of work from the National Collection, as well as regular exhibitions of some of the finest art there has ever been, including exhibitions and events relating to Gustav Klimt, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Keith Haring, to name just a few."

"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."

"Liverpool gallery with one of the largest collections of art outside London which includes Tudor portraits, renaissance works, Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art and contemporary pieces by David Hockney, Lucian Freud and Bridget Riley."

"Arts Hub 47 is a creative community in Merseyside that established in 2012. Created to provide different artists with a safe and inclusive place where they can show their talents and skills, this is certainly one of the best places to visit if you are out to hunt amazing arts and crafts to adorn your home or office. Offering different items from cards, bags, paintings, prints, clothes, jewellery, bunting, textile art and many others, they aim to address your particular needs and requirements and offer you wonderful and amazing work that will perfectly match your taste and will leave you very satisfied."

"Dot-Art offers a wide variety of well-curated art collections that will catch your attention and enhance further your enthusiasm for arts. With their years of experience in the industry, they understand how art can be an integral part of the community and the lives of the people that is why they provide an avenue that will further cultivate the talent of different artists and inspire all budding ones to continue doing their craft and excel on their passion. Apart from showcasing these brilliant creations sourced from different local artists, they also offer them for sale to all art enthusiasts and patrons who wish to bring home wonderful pieces and to provide all artists with a chance to gain profit from their work."

"Set in the Commercial District, dot-art displays affordable and original pieces made by local artists. dot-art also put on creative courses if you want to have a go yourself. Opening times: Monday-Saturday 10:00-6:00 14 Queen Avenue, Castle St, Liverpool L2 4TX 19 minute walk from LJMU Mount Pleasant and a 13 minute walk from LJMU City Campus."

"Situated around the corner from The Cavern Club is arguably the most unique gallery in the city: dot-art. With the clear aim of supporting local artists, dot-art exhibits in its city centre store and externally, sells local art at affordable prices, runs regular workshops and supports school art initiatives."

"The People’s History Museum (also called the National Democracy Museum) charts the history of political and social protest in England. The museum is packed with creatively displayed exhibits accompanied by simple text which our children found easy to read and understand. They didn’t know much about the subject before our visit but were surprisingly engaged the entire time."

"From personal survivor accounts to common conflict themes, the Imperial War Museums explores the human aspect of war and the effect it has on everyday life before, during and after. Featuring one-off exhibitions as well as a main showcase and connected to other similar museums around the UK, the IWM shines and light on the conflicts Britain and the Commonwealth have been involved in since World War I. Focusing on the many changes war has brought to the UK, from the role of women in society to technology and science advances."

"One of five Imperial War Museums in the UK, Manchester’s addition to the repertoire is located in Media City. The striking aluminium-clad building houses a timeline of Britain’s conflicts since the First World War, drawing on different elements of war such as the involvement of women and the impact of science and technology on how wars are fought. Alongside the permanent exhibits are plenty of films and photographs showcasing what life was like during these conflicts.Imperial War Museum | © the yes man / Flickr"

"Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Again, although tickets are free, they must be booked in advance. Find out more and book here."

"Blockbuster exhibition surveying the creative and scientific developments within artificial intelligence through extraordinary artworks and interactive and immersive playful experiences. Taking visitors on an extremely unique and unexpected journey, this exhibition will explore the complex relationship between humans and technology in the past, present and what we can expect in the future. Members will be able to book tickets today and tickets will go on sale to the public from 10am on Wednesday."

"This museum has five fascinating and different exhibitions floors. You and your loved one will find something to keep you entertained in this museum. Some of these things include a planetarium, aquarium and Anglo-Saxon treasures to name a few."

"Grosvenor Park is known as the main ornamental park in the entire city of Chester. Grosvenor Park is extremely popular to both local residents as well as visitors to the city. The Grosvenor Park is typically Victorian in terms of its layout as it heavily features formal avenues that are lined with statues, trees, and huge sweeping lawns which are surrounded with a variety of ornamental shrub beds and even a number of display bedding, for which this park has become well known for."

"Grosvenor Park was one of the first public parks in the UK outside of the industrial cities and was given to the citizens of Chester (Cestrians) in 1867 by Richard Grosvenor, the Second Marquess of Westminster. It is the ideal place to relax on hot summer days. There is also a miniature steam railway for children!"

"at The Chester Grosvenor is a multi-award winning fine-dining gem that also has four AA rosettes. A dining experience you are sure to remember, Simon Radley offers an elegant and sophisticated interior perfect for celebrating a special occasion. While the menus change frequently to offer on the best ingredients available, the sample menu featuring items such as loup de mer, which is line-caught sea bass with burnt cauliflower, sweet clams, smokey citrus and fennel, and the venison with cocoa noodle, liver ganache, game saveloy and Alsace rashers will give you an idea of what will be in store for you."

"Take the very best of British beef and combine it with traditional Turkish cooking techniques and you have the makings of the mouthwatering meat-filled menu at Kassap Meat House. What really makes Kassaps special is the performance aspect of cookery and butchery, often making a spectacle of things like their special cheese-filled Sirloin steaks or the cooking methods of juicy rib-eye cuts. Inside the designers have combined the beauty of Bold Street’s Bohemian spirit with the style and elegance of the period building Kassaps calls home."

"23/05/2021: Me and my friends came here for my birthday meal. It was the best experience the staff were all amazing friendly and could not do enough for us.. Every single thing we ordered tasted amazing from the starters, to the mains and the cocktails."