Free Museums in Kinder Scout

"Manchester Art Gallery is the original useful museum, started in 1823 by artists, as an educational institution to make sure that the city and all its people grow with creativity, imagination, productivity, and health. It is free and open to all people as a place of civic thinking and public imagination, it promotes art as a means to achieve social change. It has been at the centre of city life for almost 200 years, created as the Royal Manchester Institution for the Promotion of Literature, Science and the Arts."

"There is so much amazing street art in the city and some of the works are really Instagrammable. Some of my favourite paintings were the one of Arya Stark and, of course, Eleven from the Stranger Things. Some other street art in Manchester that I loved included these works in the photos below."

"Football (known in America as soccer) is the national pastime in England, but especially in Manchester, home of Manchester United. The city's National Football Museum is a great way to learn more about the history and culture of the beloved sport, including special exhibits on topics like the fashion of football shirts and women's soccer. It has a huge archive of items, with pieces that date back to the early 20th century, and it's engaging for kids as well as adults."

"If your kids love football then you can’t miss the National football museum. Throughout the museum, there are interactive objects, games and displays that will appeal to all ages. Their current activities and events programme is temporarily on hold but you’ll still find trails to take part in during your visit or you can download somr trails here before your visit."

"Click here for a special special Football Museum Championship menu Ok, now that I read this myself, I think I should have at least had a quick peek."

"Lovers of history, technology and things that glisten when sharpened, a unit of the Kelham Island Museum!. This is a gem of an exhibition, with enormous metal structures and all kinds of information on industrial products such as their giant steam engine. With collections of knives, bomb casings and old school engines, this provides viewers with a meaningful look into the relation between S...Read more"

"Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP - Visit now. Branching off from the impressive glass dome structure of the Winter Gardens (one of the largest of its type in the UK), Millennium Gallery is home to the Sheffield’s extensive Ruskin Collection and Metalwork Collection – capturing the Steel City’s industrial heritage in more than 13,000 objects – alongside two impressive temporary exhibitions spaces."

"Our first All Day Café is housed within Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery. Designed by architects Pringle Richards Sharratt, the building is a symphony of concrete and glass and it’s an honour to be able to serve the people of Sheffield in such an iconic cultural institution. Bookings can only be made using either Instagram DMs, popping in to physically book or dropping us an email at ambulomg@outlook.com."

"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."

"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."

"Graves Art Gallery is in the centre of Sheffield above the Central Library and close to the Millennium Galleries. It shows permanent displays from the city’s collections of 19th and 20th century British and European art as well as a program of temporary exhibitions. The collection encapsulates the story of the development of Modern Art."

"You may call me "Lizzie" for every day,"My Peral” for Sunday."Goddness Divine", but only on very social occassions.You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy" when you are compeletely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy."

"A post shared by Cupola Contemporary-Art (@cupolacontemporaryart) on May 18, 2017 at 1:13am PDT. Often overshadowed by Sheffield’s Millennium and Graves Galleries, Cupola has grown to become one of the largest and most well-respected contemporary art spaces in the north. Established in 1991, it boasts four gallery spaces (which house the varied work of more than 300 artists), and an award-winning sculpture garden."

"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"

"Sarasin Spa is a luxurious spa and beauty salon in the heart of Manchester. Offering authentic massage treatments from around the world, their aim is your total relaxation and indulgence. Prices from £25 to £85 for treatments"

"Macclesfield is a Cheshire market town and there is a converted Georgian country house that now accommodates guests. Many of the building’s original architectural features remain to this day. De Vere Hotel Mottram Hall was built in the 18th century on a few hundred acres."

"A public urban park located in the Millhouses neighborhood in south of Sheffield, England, Millhouses Park is a 31.8-acre park stretching approximately 1.2 kilometers along the floor of the valley of the River Sheaf, sandwiched between Abbeydale Road South and the railway tracks of the Midland Main Line. Whether you are looking for some fun time with your kids or you may just want to kick back ...Read more"

"It is a free water park with a splash pool, see-saw that pumps water, fish ladder, and many other water games. The water based play area is open all year and is located near the picnic area, allowing both parents and children to relax and utilise the endless features of the park. They also have a huge play area, a place for skating, basketball court, tennis court, and a boating lake."

"Millhouses Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Sheffield. It is run by the City Council of Sheffield. The venue has 6 fantastic well-maintained outdoor hard tennis courts which all have wheelchair access."

"A photo posted by @heeleypeoplespark on Jun 16, 2015 at 7:50am PDT. Due to Sheffield’s status as the rock-climbing capital of the UK there is no shortage of free spots to hone your scaling skills. Heeley Park to the south of the city is popular with climbers and equipment is free to use so you can put in the hard hours without spending any hard cash."

"Ideal for short stays or longer breaks, Waters Edge Cool Cabin is a luxurious waterside self-catering property set on Rudyard Lake on the edge of the Peak District."

"The Place A proud, family-run restaurant which laid down roots on Abbeydale Road before it became the trendy independent hotbed.."