Free Museums in Whitley

"For an interesting and fun day out for the whole family, head to the Manchester Art Gallery. There is so much to see and do, especially for families, including workshops, story bags and also baby changing facilities. Perfect for an hour’s visit or a full day, you’ll see the stunning collection of fine and decorative art."

"Whether you’re a die hard football fan or not, here's the place to discover the history of football in one of the worlds biggest footballing cities."

"A museum built on the role of Liverpool in Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, the Merseyside Maritime Museum is perhaps one of the most heart-touching museums in the country. The exhibits all showcase the city’s rich sailing story with plenty of articles to read and interactive exhibits perfect for children."

"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…"

"The Tate has a great post on its website about what families can do and how they can enjoy the museum together which you can find here. There are trails and activity packs and games to play around the museum. There is a free play for children to play and with ever changing exhibits its a trip that can be repeated time and time again without the kids getting bored."

"The Tate Liverpool is home to the biggest collection of modern art in the UK outside of London, and a browse through its galleries is always an afternoon well spent. Situated in Liverpool's historic…"

"An offshoot of the London-based art galleries of the same name, Tate Liverpool is located in a handsome conversion of Albert Dock warehouses…"

"The award-winning Museum of Liverpool brilliantly reflects the city's global significance, charting its unique geography, history and culture. Visitors can explore how the port, its people, their creative and sporting history have shaped the city. Housed in an impressive new waterfront building, the museum is a perfect place to discover the people and events that made Liverpool what it is today."

"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."

"Supported by Arts Council England, with help from Bluecoats, LJMU, and Liverpool Irish Festival. This gallery has managed to support exhibitions exclusively created by local artists. While running local events, social, clubs and group crits, to strengthen and become the heart of the Liverpool art scene."

"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"

"Macclesfield is in the orbit of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, founded in 1945 and part of the University of Manchester. The primary telescope at Jodrell Bank is the colossal Lovell Telescope, built in 1957 and still the third largest steerable dish radio telescope in the world, at 76.2 metres in diameter. Amateur astronomers come a long way to savour this immense structure, which along with the rest of the station has been mooted for World Heritage Status."

"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!"

"Found in the stone-clad Walker House, El Gato Negro is a Spanish tapas restaurant that is brimming with style. We love the cosy wooden interior draped with trailing ivy almost as much as we love the pretty patio area complete with cascading flower boxes. Bottomless brunch at El Gato Negro - or should we say Tipsy Tapas - is £35 per person and you can enjoy three tapas dishes along with bottomless larger, wine, fizz or bellinis."

"A fabled tapas restaurant from chef Simon Shaw, El Gato Negro is sorting hungry scousers out with a tasty array of Spanish plates. The Chapel Street eatery has earned Michelin acclaim for its dishes, which include salt cod fritters, jamon croquetas and chargrilled sweet potato with a mango, chilli and yoghurt sauce."

"El Gato Negro at Exchange Flags are serving tapas dishes out on their terrace, perfect for some lunch in the sun. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by El Gato Negro Tapas, Liverpool (@elgatonegroliv)"

"Regarded highly by CAMRA as one of the best local pubs (on numerous occasions, we should add), the Prairie Schooner Taphouse on Flixton Road features a selection of hand-pulled ales and craft kegs on tap. Not only that, but you can also buy a selection of bottled and canned beers from all over the world to take home with you."