Historic Sites in Latchford

"World Museum is the oldest of the museums and galleries operated by National Museums Liverpool. First opened on 8 March 1853 in the Ropeworks district of Liverpool, it moved to its present site on William Brown Street in 1860. Over the years, the museum has expanded to become one of the great museums of the British regions, with collections and displays of life sciences, earth sciences and human cultures from around the world."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jonathan Oldenbuck used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The World Museum in Liverpool is a huge museum that is part of the National Museums of Liverpool. It is popular for having extensive collections and exhibits about archeology, ethnology, and the natural and physical sciences."

"Chester Cathedral was founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092 and dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, The original church was built in the Romanesque or Norman style, parts of which can still be seen today. This church was subsequently rebuilt from around 1250 onward in the Gothic style and is what can be seen today."

"On the edge of an industrial estate and just minutes away from the Liverpool Airport, the half-timbered black and white Speke Hall is a piece of history tucked in among modern-day Liverpool."

"A wonderful example of a Tudor Manor House now managed by the National Trust. The hedge maze and two playgrounds are perennial favourites. The woodland trail is fantastic with its zip line."

"A treasured monument and attraction in Warrington, Walton Hall is a Jacobean Revival mansion, built in the 1830s for Sir Gilbert Greenall, an MP who had a 45-year career at the House of Commons. The house has been owned by the council since 1941 and hosts chamber music concerts and can be hired out for weddings and other events. Immediately outside the house is a formal garden, while there are ample facilities for families in the park."

"Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe. Address : Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 6SN, United Kingdom"

"Salford Cathedral is situated on Chapel Street in the City of Salford, which sits opposite Manchester city centre on the west bank of the River Irwell. The City of Salford covers a large swathe of western Greater Manchester, with its centre adjacent to Manchester’s. Chapel Street, a long west to east boulevard connecting the cathedral with Salford Central rail station, was the first street in the world to be illuminated entirely by gas light."

"Sanskruti Restaurantserves the best tasting vegan-vegetarian Indian dishes. Prepared using the best aromatic herbs and spices, they would certainly tempt not only your taste but also your olfactory senses. Offering the best quality of food, you can try different variants that would certainly provide a palate inducing experience that you will never forget."

"Serving up something a little bit different to most Indian restaurants, Sanskruti is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant located in Ladybarn. It’s Manchester eatery recently had a refurb to include outdoor dining with a menu that offers those delicious authentic flavours, just without meat. Dishes include Kaju masala, mushroom korma and Malai kofta."

"Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is a place brimming in an abundance of the many wildlife that you can find in this area. A nature reserve consisted of wetlands and tillable land, this is certainly the best place to be closer to nature with the thriving population of different birds and water voles. From spot marsh harriers, barn owls, sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, as well as, lapwings, redshank, dunlin and oystercatchers you would certainly feel amazed exploring the place and the wildlife known in the area."

"Nestling alongside the River Alt, Lunt Village is home to this peaceful haven of wildlife and tranquility. You’ll find an assortment of inhabitants at this bird-watching site; from water birds to barn owls, geese and kestrels, as you make your way around signposted paths at this wonderful wetland nature reserve. Further details here"

"A post shared by Miš Lov (@mish_lov) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:07am PDT. Lunt Meadows is a little-explored, quiet wetland reserve perfect for kids, walkers, and twitchers. There’s even a chance to explore an active archegonial site, woodlands, and go for a stroll along the banks of the River Alt."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"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."