Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Widnes

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Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Widnes

The Bluecoat
The Bluecoat
4.5 (912 ratings)4.5 (261 ratings)
Creative centre in a Queen Anne-style building and hosting varied exhibitions and theatre events.
8 School Ln, Liverpool, L1 3BX, United Kingdom
Art centerConcerts & ShowsArt GalleriesEducational sitesTheaters
Royal Exchange, Manchester
Royal Exchange, Manchester
4.5 (1045 ratings)
Landmark building with Corinthian columns & ornate glass domes, housing a shopping arcade & theater.
Old Bank St, Manchester, M2 7PE, UK
BuildingConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Ready Set Jet Set
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"One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to go see a show. Is there anything more fun than theatre?. During my time in Manchester, we went to see a local production of Frankenstein at the Royal Exchange Theatre."
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
4.5 (1122 ratings)4.5 (309 ratings)
A former 1800s Anglican parish church, these landmark ruins stand as a war memorial & event space.
Leece St, Liverpool, L1 2TR, United Kingdom
Event venueConcerts & ShowsHistoric SitesTheatersChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Liverpool Noise
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"The May Blitz of 1941 saw St Luke’s church forever changed when a bomb landed right on top of it’s roof. Over time, the city has lovingly restored it back to life and it now plays host to everything from weddings, to gigs, to farmers markets and cinema screenings. The church itself and the gardens around it are a total treat for the eye."
Mentioned by Lazy Travel blog
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"St Luke’s which is popularly known as the bombed-out church was destroyed during World War II. It has no ceiling and plants are growing inside. You and your loved one can find tranquility in the city center there. It also serves as a memorial to the people who lost their lives during the world war."
Mentioned by Envato Tuts
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"A modest Anglican parish church, originally built in 1832, St. Luke’s was a victim of the Liverpool Blitz in 1941 and now stands as a roofless shell, a monument to those who were lost during the war."
The Lowry
The Lowry
4.6 (4887 ratings)4.5 (2745 ratings)
2 theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.
Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArt galleryCoffee shopConference centerRestaurantStoreTheaters
Storyhouse
Storyhouse
4.7 (2441 ratings)4 (234 ratings)
Multipurpose venue featuring a library, theatre, cinema & cultural events, plus a modern restaurant.
Hunter St, Chester, CH1 2AR, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsCharityLibraryMovie theaterTheaters
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Set in the historic heart of town is the Storyhouse building which houses, not only a library and restaurant but a theater and cinema too. A very popular place, it puts on lots of excellent plays and performances with countless cultural events and films also shown during the year. Since its opening in 1936 as an Odeon cinema, the Art Deco building has been at the center of cultural life in the city."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"Storyhouse is Chester’s theatre, cinema and arts centre housed in a rejuvenated 1930s art deco Odeon cinema building. The Storyhouse’s theatre transforms from an 800 seat proscenium (the Touring Stage) to a 500 seat thrust (the Storyhouse stage)."
Mentioned by Residential Estates
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"Storyhouse is the place to visit to get your arts and culture fix, including a library, theatre, cinema, community hub, cultural centre and restaurant. Take a look at what events are coming up during your stay."
Palace Theatre Manchester
Palace Theatre Manchester
4.4 (4753 ratings)4 (1300 ratings)
Leading provincial space for performances including theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts.
97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueStageTheater companyTheaters
The Stoller Hall
The Stoller Hall
4.7 (294 ratings)5 (21 ratings)
Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA, United Kingdom
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The first public events will return to the Stoller Hall from June 7. Shows will be socially-distanced with reduced capacities initially, but there are hopes that it will be back to near-full capacity by September. See more and book tickets at stollerhall.com/whats-on."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The Stoller Hall is situated in the heart of Manchester and offers a personal live music experience that puts you closer to the music. The concert hall delivers a programme including classical, folk and jazz music, as well as spoken word and comedy."
Opera House Manchester
Opera House Manchester
4.5 (3096 ratings)4 (934 ratings)
Theatre named for its short-lived role as an opera house, now the setting for popular entertainment.
3 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by BeeLoved City
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"Manchester Opera House is the Palace Theatre’s little sister. It’s located on Quay Street, near Spinningfields. It is smaller than the Palace theatre however, there are still some amazing productions to see here."
Contact Theatre
Contact Theatre
4.5 (65 ratings)4 (16 ratings)
Charity-run venue fostering the creativity of teens/young adults, with workshops and gallery space.
Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6JA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Contact Theatre will be heading out across Manchester this summer for a series of outdoor performances. Contact is an Oxford Road theatre and performing arts venue creating and producing its own shows, as well as hosting tours from the world’s best theatre companies. Contact will be heading out across the city this summer, delivering a series of outdoor performances before its building reopens to the public in September 2021."
The Dancehouse
The Dancehouse
4.4 (500 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings)
Northern Ballet School's sister company, hosting performances including dance, drama and comedy.
10A Oxford Rd, Manchester, M1 5QA, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsAuditoriumTheaters
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The building of the Dancehouse Theatre has had a fascinating history full of transformation, morphing from meeting halls to a multi-screen cinema complex. In the 1990s it was restored to its former Art Deco splendour and was reopened as The Dancehouse Theatre, home to the Northern Ballet School. While the venue presents a broad range of performances including comedy, music and drama, dance lies at the heart of this North West icon."

Historic Sites in Widnes

St Luke's Bombed Out Church
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
4.5 (1122 ratings)4.5 (309 ratings)
A former 1800s Anglican parish church, these landmark ruins stand as a war memorial & event space.
Leece St, Liverpool, L1 2TR, United Kingdom
Event venueConcerts & ShowsHistoric SitesTheatersChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Liverpool Noise
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"The May Blitz of 1941 saw St Luke’s church forever changed when a bomb landed right on top of it’s roof. Over time, the city has lovingly restored it back to life and it now plays host to everything from weddings, to gigs, to farmers markets and cinema screenings. The church itself and the gardens around it are a total treat for the eye."
Mentioned by Lazy Travel blog
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"St Luke’s which is popularly known as the bombed-out church was destroyed during World War II. It has no ceiling and plants are growing inside. You and your loved one can find tranquility in the city center there. It also serves as a memorial to the people who lost their lives during the world war."
Mentioned by Envato Tuts
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"A modest Anglican parish church, originally built in 1832, St. Luke’s was a victim of the Liverpool Blitz in 1941 and now stands as a roofless shell, a monument to those who were lost during the war."
John Lennon's Childhood House
John Lennon's Childhood House
4.6 (349 ratings)4.5 (1225 ratings)
Photos & Beatles memorabilia on show during guided tours of the house in which John Lennon grew up.
251 Menlove Avenue, 251 Menlove Ave, Liverpool L25 7SA, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"At 20 Forthlin Road and 251 Menlove Avenue, you’ll be able to stand in the exact spots where Paul McCartney and John Lennon (respectively) wrote some of the Beatles’ biggest hits. Both homes are now National Trust attractions, and have been kept as they would have been in the 1950s and 60s. These recommendations were updated on August 24, 2020 to keep your travel plans fresh."
Walton Hall and Gardens
Walton Hall and Gardens
4.6 (3978 ratings)4.5 (1078 ratings)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe.
Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 6SN, United Kingdom
GardenNature & ParksCafeCorporate entertainment serviceEvent venueFunction room facilityGolf courseHistorical landmarkPlaygroundZooHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Clem Rutter, Roch... used under CC BY 3.0. Walton Hall and Gardens is another of Warrington’s wonderful outdoor activities."

Best Museums in Widnes

Open Eye Gallery
Open Eye Gallery
4.4 (255 ratings)4 (60 ratings)
Free photo art and international journalism showcase on 2 floors with large archive collection.
19 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt dealerEvent venuePhoto agency
Mentioned by Liverpool and Beyond
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"Open Eye Gallery is an independent, not-for-profit gallery that works with people to explore and celebrate diversity and creativity through photography. The founders believe photography is for everyone, putting socially engaged photography practice at the heart of the Liverpool community. It has become one of the UK’s leading photography spaces, presenting an international programme, as well as local and national exhibitions."
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"The Open Eye Gallerywas first established in 1977 and is housed on the waterfront of Liverpool. This not-for-profit gallery houses a collection of contemporary of photography, with workshops taking place. Promoting up-and-coming young photographers, anyone who steps foot in this gallery will be impacted by the powerful images and inspired to chase their photographer dreams."
Mentioned by ljmu.ac.uk
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"Independent and not-for-profit, the Open Eye is the only gallery of its kind in the North West of England. Appropriately housed in an inspiring, modern building on Mann Island, it showcases both well-known and emerging photographers. Don’t overlook this gallery, it’s well worth a visit."
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
4.6 (127 ratings)4.5 (201 ratings)
Attraction at the University of Liverpool featuring an eclectic array of art & science exhibits.
Ashton St, Liverpool, L69 3DR, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsUniversityArt Museums
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"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."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"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!"
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 Creative Tourist
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"National Football Museum, Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3BG - Visit now. The National Football Museum attracted 100,000 visitors in the first six weeks of opening. It continues to be hugely popular – expect football-related displays and exhibitions, a café and an extensive shop."
Mentioned by Five Adventurers
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"Home to some of the UK’s best football teams, Manchester is also home to a museum dedicated to the nations favourite sport. Now that Maya has her heart firmly set on football, I am sure we will be visiting all the time. Located in the coolest museum building (Urbis) the museum is in the very heart of Manchester city centre."
Mentioned by Citi-Wise
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"Manchester is renowned for its football, the giants of Manchester City and Manchester United call the city home. Naturally then, so too does the National Football Museum. Some of the footballing world’s most important artefacts are here."

Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Widnes

IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
MuseumArt museumHistory museumWar museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by aboutbritain.com
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"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."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Imperial War Museum North, one of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, centers on the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. Found in Trafford Park, the museum's location and building is worth the visit alone, with amazing modern architecture right on Salford Quays. The museum's main exhibition, which has free admission, looks the impact of war on our culture via 2,000 objects, photographs, and interactive displays."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is also worth visiting, especially if you have an interest in the history of warfare. Opened in 2002, this branch of the Imperial War Museum is a popular attraction for its collections of fighting vehicles and aircrafts. Highlights of a visit include audiovisual presentations and exhibits dealing with the history of warfare and its role in shaping civilization."
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 Culture Trip
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"Take a walk right down to the end of Oxford Road and you’ll find The Whitworth. An impressive and ornate red-brick structure, this popular Manchester art gallery certainly looks the part from the outside – and once inside visitors will find over 60,000 internationally important artworks to explore. Everything from weaving to sculpture is included within its recently refurbished walls – and best of all, much of it is free to explore."
Mentioned by Anne Travel Foodie
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"The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester has a very Instagrammable restaurant. With all glass walls it feels like your in the middle of nature. You have beautiful views over the park in which you can find the Whitworth Gallery."
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."

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