Best Arts and Culture Places in Preston on the Hill

"I love the Art Gallery and have the Gallery a great place to visit with children and offers something a little different to enjoy with your children. The Gallery has several exhibits which are free for the public to enjoy. I love that the Gallery have tried to be really child friendly and for those with younger children, there is explorer tool belts for family groups with children aged three to six."

"Come to Manchester Art Gallery, conveniently nestled in the centre of the city, if you want to take a walk through Manchester’s art history. Here you will find works that go back to the pre-Raphaelite period as well as works by famous local artists like Lowry (see more below). It’s most certainly one of the best things to do in Manchester if you love a big slice of culture."

"Located in the city center, the Manchester Art Gallery houses a vast collection of art, from historical pieces to contemporary exhibitions. The museum often features special exhibits, as well as frequent events and talks, and it's free to all visitors. The opening times can vary, so check online for the current hours."

"Housed in an iconic aluminium-clad building designed by Daniel Libeskind, the IWM North houses several fascinating exhibitions which tell the story of how a century of wars have affected people’s lives in Britain. The main exhibition space shows a timeline of the wars that Britain has been involved with since the First World War. The Big Picture Show uses the latest HD projection technology to tell people’s stories of war in a vivid and captivating way."

"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."

"One of Manchester's most beautiful buildings, the John Rylands Library on Deansgate is a fine example of Vicorian neo-gothic architecture which houses some of the most significant books and manuscripts ever produced. Following a recent multi-million pound re-development, the building is a major visitor attraction for Manchester - not to mention a beautiful space to study. 150 Deansgate, 0161 834 5343"

"Located in Deansgate, right by Australasia (a famous Instagrammable restaurant in Manchester), John Rylands Library is definitely one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Yep, you’ve heard me right: in the world!. It’s home to incredible pieces of printing (some of the oldest in Europe)!"

"Manchester also has the John Rylands Library, churches, cathedrals, and museums dedicated to art, culture, and history. In the evening, prepare for your flight home from Manchester International Airport."

"Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BB - Visit now. This northern outpost of arguably Britain’s most important arts institution opened at Liverpool’s Albert Dock in 1988. Tate Liverpool is housed inside a Grade I-listed former warehouse, a redbrick beauty designed by Jesse Hartley in 1840 that was once an integral part of Liverpool’s gargantuan port industry."

"(1963) on display at Tate Liverpool|© Tate Liverpool, Roger Sinek. One of Albert Docks’ many attractions, Tate Liverpool is a British and international contemporary and modern art gallery. Past exhibitions have included Jackson Pollock: Behind the Spots, Transmitting Andy Warhol and Mondrian and his studios, and the gallery played an integral part in the Liverpool Biennial."

"If you’re looking to get your art fix, you can’t beat the Tate. Housed in the Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool has been home to modern and contemporary art for over 30 years. Since opening, the Tate has held over 150 exhibitions and displays from a huge range of artists."

"Walker Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery renowned for its comprehensive collections of sculptures, painting, decorative arts and other artworks. Part of the National Museums Liverpool group, this is certainly one of the best places for your whole family to visit and explore fabulous work of arts from different esteemed and notable artists of different eras. They have several rooms full of different medieval, renaissance, late renaissance, baroque, pre-raphaelites and Victorian arts."

"The city's foremost art gallery is the national gallery for northern England, housing an outstanding collection of art from the 14th to the 21st centuries. Its strong suits are Pre-Raphaelite art, modern British..."

"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."

"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 relaunched in 2015 after a massive refurbishment and only went on to win an award for Museum of the Year by the Art Fund in its first year. They have a constantly changing display of collections and a wide spectrum of art in their temporary exhibitions. The Whitworth is located in South Manchester, I would recommend taking public transport as it’s quite a walk otherwise."

"Home to over nineteen artisans, MCDC spans textiles to prints, sculpture to jewellery and more besides. The studio element means you can often see designers at work and learn more about the process behind their practise, while the organisation’s support programme showcases a wealth of established and emerging local talent. The building (a Victorian former fish market) is interesting too."

"Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5JD - Visit now. Nestled away in the very heart of Manchester’s independent-central Northern Quarter, this is the place to head if you prefer to actually meet the person who made the beautiful scarf or earthenware jug you have your eye on."

"Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5JD - Visit now. The thing we love best about Manchester Craft & Design Centre?. The fact that you can buy unique, unusual pieces direct from some incredibly talented designers."

"Providing an ambitious programme of exhibitions since 2006, as well as affordable studio and project spaces, this is the city's most exciting artist-led space. The gallery is a magnet for promising and emerging contemporary artists and curators; boasting past exhibitors Jamie Shovlin, Pil and Galia and Laura Buckley, plus collaborations with establishments ranging from Tate Modern to Blackpool's Supercollider. In a business park at the edge of the city centre, this place may feel somewhat off the beaten track, but persevere; it also means that artists get large and affordable workspaces, making The Royal Standard a much-needed nurturing ground for independent and innovative art events, talks, pop-up galleries and collaborative projects."

"The Royal Standard is an artist-led gallery studio and workshop that supports over 45 artists and provide them with a good avenue to explore their craft and share their talent with other people. By delivering regular exhibitions, events and training, they aim to support further all emerging talents and help them to continuously enhance their skills. Through different commissioned works, auction and sales, they help all artists showcase their work for people who would want to purchase their art."

"Working with 45 artists, The Royal Standard is an artist-led gallery, studio complex, and registered charity. Its main aim is to offer opportunities for recent graduates and emerging artists and provide affordable studio space, free public exhibitions, events, and training. There are officially five project spaces, but the venue mainly focused on creating a dynamic hub for contemporary art within Northern Lights in the Baltic area of Liverpool."

"No Location: Portland Street Dining Style: Casual Website: http://www.newyorkerdiner.co.uk/ Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZGnD6DuoALAWiqBU7. Nazma’s Note: I came here towards the end of last year. I don’t know if they were having a bad day or something but it was awful!"

"Tucked away underground and well known for its divine American-inspired eats such as buttermilk fried chicken on waffles, New Yorker Diner also has a penchant for creating donut based desserts that sound too good to be true. Heard of ice cream sandwiches?"

"You can’t talk about best places to eat and not mention Wetherspoons…right?. If you’re in need of a quick, good value breakfast, Spoons is the place to be. Luckily for you, there’s a whopping five Wetherspoons for you to choose from, you’re practically spoilt for choice!"

"Some of my favourite bars here are Tib Street Tavern, Lammars, Dry Bar and The Terrace. If you head towards the Town Hall and Albert Square, you will find numerous bars and restaurants that all offer great food and reasonably priced cocktails."

"Ask Didsbury folk about the Sunday roasts served up at Volta, and you’ll only hear good things. Catering for all tastes, you can choose from either grass-fed rump of Yorkshire roast beef, roasted poussin with lemon and thyme, or the vegetarian / vegan wild mushroom wellington, all complete with a rich range of sides and accompaniments to top it all off, as well as a selection of mouth-watering puddings. You can find Sunday menus, more information about COVID-safe guidelines and book your table ahead of reopening via the Volta website here."

"The Refuge is the restaurant that caught my attention the most while researching the best places to eat in Manchester. It looks so elegant and fun at the same time, and nothing like any other restaurant out there. Once we finally had the chance to pay it a visit, the restaurant was even more breathtaking than I expected."

"As the name suggests, Merseyside Maritime Museum is situated in the Albert Dock and looks at the nautical side of Liverpool, with a particular focus on the port and the Titanic. Various exhibitions unearth the vast influence the port of Liverpool had on the world, with a number of original artifacts, vessels and ship models on show. You can also find the International Slavery Museum on the third floor."

"Museums are, by their very nature, like a still of the past, but the extraordinary International Slavery Museum resonates very much in the present. It reveals slavery's unimaginable horrors – including..."

"One of the best museums in the entire country, without a doubt. The subject matter is heavy to say the least, but few museums tackle historically sensitive su"

"In this fascinating museum, you will find a range of collections displaying the weird and the wonderful from nightmares in a bottle, Victorian dental surgeries, and a fine art collection. This variety of exhibits is bound to inspire everyone and teach you something about almost everything!. The Victoria Gallery and Museum aim to give visitors a unique insight into the curiosities from the 127 years of the University of Liverpool."