Free Museums in Horwich

"Take advantage of the free-entry to Manchester Art Gallery and admire the works of Manchester artists, a wide selection of British art and a large number of European masterpieces. The gallery was designed by Charles Barry, who is best known for rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after a devastating fire. The Art Gallery underwent an extension and refurbishment by Hopkins architects in May 2002, with 35 million pounds being spent on letting in more light, opening a new wing and installing an interactive children’s gallery."

"This city centre gallery boasts some truly world-class work, most notably its outstanding collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings. As well as historic fine art and international contemporary work, the Mosley Street building is also home to a treasure trove of craft and design, from ceramics and silver to glass and furniture. It also has an extensive costume collection, spanning six centuries of fashion, housed in a separate Gallery of Costume in Platt Fields Park, Rusholme."

"If you are a culture seeker, the Manchester Art Gallery is the perfect place for you to be. Over 25,000 works of art from all over the world adorn the walls of this popular gallery of art. But the interesting part is that isn’t just a display of art."

"Planning a visit to the great city of Manchester, a visit to the National Football Museum is just ideal, especially if you’re who is a die-hard football fan. As the world’s biggest and best football museum, it packs everything about the history and culture of football. It covers all the depth of this beautiful game with attractive objects, exhibitions, and broadcasts recorded by BBC that reminds you of your team’s favourite moments."

"Home to two of Europe's top football teams - Man City and Man United - Manchester is a great place to pay homage to the country's favorite sport. First stop should be the National Football Museum. This football shrine features fascinating memorabilia related to the sport, including such gems as the very first rulebook, as well as historic trophies and clothing."

"There are two new displays of both powerful and thought-provoking artworks including Shane D’Allessandro's striking painting of the Union Jack - an ode to the Windrush generation capturing the Caribbean contribution to British Society. The painting has a personal story for Shane whose paternal grandparents were part of the Windrush generation and who supported Britain during and after World War Two. Lambeaux (scraps) by Giles Eli-Dit-Cosaque is a fantasised diary reconstructed from disparate elements."

"On the third floor of the Maritime Museum is the International Slavery Museum, just yards away from the dry docks where slave trading ships were repaired in the 18th century. Its exhibitions and collections highlight the importance of slavery in a…"

"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."

"The Tate is one of the most intimate galleries in Liverpool where you can get close and personal with some of the biggest names in the world of art. You will not be charged to enter the gallery however; some special exhibits might cost you something. Exhibits normally change regularly therefore, it’s important to check online to have an idea of what will be displayed."

"Needing no introduction, Tate Liverpool is one of the country’s leading galleries of contemporary art. Situated in a former docking warehouse on Albert Dock, Tate’s calendar includes a regularly revolving, versatile run of exhibitions, with a lot of them offering free entry."

"The contrast of the modern exterior compared with other museums is striking, constructed in 1993 it celebrates the exciting history and story of Liverpool including its famous music and sporting heroes. All aboard the railway and enjoy the 6000 objects that the museum houses. For our youngest, we always pay a visit to the play zone, The Little Liverpool Gallery, where the kids can splash in the water play area, relax in a sensory pod or play with the hands-on exhibits."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user El Pollock used under CC BY-SA 2.0. The Museum of Liverpool is another famous building in the city, whose goal is to tell the story of Liverpool, its people, and its importance globally. It is in Pier Head close to other notable buildings like the Royal Building, Cunard Building, Port of Liverpool, and more."

"A post shared by Museum of Liverpool (@museumofliverpool) on Mar 3, 2019 at 5:17am PST. During your stay in Liverpool, you should make time to visit one of its world-class museums. If you can only go to one, we recommend the Museum of Liverpool."

"Built in the early 19th century for Nicholas Robinson who was the Mayor of Liverpool then, the house later became the place of residence of George Holt in the early 1880s. Today the house is a museum for George Holt’s amazing collection of paintings along with the whole house as a museum for the famous Victorian merchant himself!"

"A historic house based in Aigburth in Liverpool, Sudley House was built in 1824 and now contains the collection of former resident George Holt. The museum and art gallery is known for having paintings by Turner, Rossetti, Holman Hunt and many others."

"Sudley House is a well preserved Victorian merchant house located just south of Liverpool city centre. With a unique collection of artwork, this house has been lovingly restored and is now dedicated to the people who lived there."

"It may not look like much from the outside, but inside two Victorian villas on Nelson Street you’ll find The Pankhurst Centre – a heritage site of women’s activism. Once the home of local Manchester political campaigner and icon Emmeline Pankhurst, who lived at 62 Nelson Street from 1898 to 1907, it’s here that the very first meeting of the suffragette movement took place. Cut to the present day and visitors can now drop by to explore the story of women securing the right to vote."

"An unassuming little house on Nelson Street, this spot was the birthplace of the Suffragette movement. The home of inspirational leader Emmeline Pankhurst, the first Women’s Social and Political Union meeting was held here in 1903. Nowadays, the place has been converted into a museum detailing the battle for women’s equality in Britain and celebrating its great former occupant."

"An important chapter in our shared history, the Pankhurst Centre is the only museum in the country to highlight the struggle for the women’s vote. Housed in the ancestral home of the Pankhurst Family, the museum has a number of exhibits showcasing the fight for the right to vote and holds a number of fascinating workshops throughout the year."

"as the name would suggest, our last suggestions may not ‘geographically’ qualify as Blackpool…… but its right on the boarder (basically, on Blackpool Airport..and has a Blackpool postcode….. which makes us wonder if they’re just being posh by putting ‘lytham’ in the name lol) and one which a lot of you will pass without knowing on your way into the town. Just off Squires Gate lane is located the Lytham Spitfire Centre. For a fiver (per adult – kids £3 ands under 10’s free!!) you can look around the centre and see some of the spitfire restoration going on plus….."

"Located at Blackpool Airport, and constructed for the RAF at the outbreak of World War II, Hangar 42 was home to various RAF and Polish Squadrons, operating night fighter cover for Preston and Merseyside Docklands. Today, it has been transformed into a visitors centre and retains many of its original features from when it was active. A dedicated team of volunteers portray life in the RAF for both air crew and ground crew during those desperate days of World War Two."

"As the UK’s first and Liverpool’s only dry-bar, The Brink is a truly individual space that acts as a welcoming social hub for the recovery community and the general public alike. The Parr Street venue is known for its healthy food creations and eclectic alcohol-free drinks menu, which features mocktails, fresh presses, juices and smoothies. What’s more, as part of its Social Return on Investment, for every £1 spent at The Brink Café this equated to a to £5 benefit for the community."

"The Brink offers delicious, no-nonsense breakfast that’s packed with flavour. From simple light bites to cooked meals, this is breakfast done properly. But this venue is so much more than a café and bar, it’s a social enterprise."

"What: This ultra-friendly brunch, lunch and coffee spot in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is run by an all-girl gang with a passion for baking, eating, drinking and chatting. The experience here is honest as they come, with almost everything made on-site (items that aren’t are sourced from local independent businesses). The menu changes according to the seasons, but the kinds of things you can expect include breakfast bagels, fresh, colourful salads and a range of cakes and baked goods including a fudgy beetroot brownie."

"Nibble, 36 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN - Visit now. Our new favourite café, Nibble provides extensive options for vegan and gluten-free dining and also offers wholesale catering. This includes a local gym where they supply food without refined sugar."

"Nibble, 36 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN - Visit now. A great independent café in Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter. Perfect if you’re looking for high-quality homemade produce."

"No Location: Deansgate Dining Style: Fast Food Website: https://www.wrapitup.co.uk/manchester-deansgate/ Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XGBQkSUgXEa9GdrcA. Nazma’s Note: Great option for lunchtime, the wraps are pretty filling and if you’d prefer you can have your choice in a box rather than a wrap – I always do this cause I make such a mess eating a wrap!"

"If you’re on the look out for a sociable Sunday Lunch Liverpool venue, every week the Hanover Street Social host their Sunday Social. Diners can choose from three traditional roast combinations; roast topside of beef, marmalade & honey roasted gammon or pan roasted chicken supreme all of which come with classics trimmings such as Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich homemade gravy. You can also order mouth-watering sides to accompany your Sunday feast such as savoy cabbage and bacon, creamy mash, onion rings and the all time classic, pigs in blankets."

"The Hanover Street Social is a trendy restaurant full of banquettes and bistro tables with an open kitchen and an innovative range of menus. Guests can expect a wait as this is one of the most popular eateries in the city, but will be pleased with the variety and quality of dishes on the breakfast menu. Customer favourites include Chargrilled 4oz sirloin steak with two fried eggs and crinkle cut chips, smashed avocado and poached eggs on toasted sourdough and artisan brioche buns served with sausage, bacon and fried egg."