Historic Sites in Lostock Gralam

"First established in 1851, Liverpool’s World Museum is one of the nation’s oldest and largest. From Egyptian sarcophagi to the exploration of the universe, World Museum Liverpool is an eye-opening adventure through human history, from some of our first footsteps, to the modern age. William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN (worldmuseum)"

"Speke Hall was built 400 years ago in the 16th century for the Norris family. The stunning property remained in the family for generations until 1736, when Mary Norris married Lord Sidney Beauclerk. In 1795, wealthy Liverpool merchant Richard Watt moved into the hall, which was later passed onto his son Richard Watt V who restored and fully refurnished the house in the 1860s."

"Outside the city centre, Speke Hall dates from the Tudor period, recognisable from its black and white timber appearance. Croxteth Hall also has ties to this era, with one of its wings dating back to 1575 (though the majority of the building was completed in the 18th and 19th centuries)."

"Speke Hall is a Tudor manor house on the outskirts of the city, near Liverpool John Lennon airport. With parts of the building dating back to approximately 1530, this is one of the finest manor houses of its kind that’s still standing."

"Kids from age four are going to enjoy exploring this property on 32 acres of picturesque parkland. It offers an ideal space for picnics, kickabouts, and there are bouncy slide and trampolines, pitch n putt, and other outdoor activities that will keep the children busy. Also available for exploration in the garden is the children’s zoo, where they will meet parrots, shetland ponies, ferrets, chipmunks, rabbits, Herdwick sheep, chickens, pygmy goats, red squirrels, geese, guinea pigs, and ducks."

"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."

"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."

"Seconds on foot from the futuristic architecture of Salford Quays is a splendid Tudor mansion, home to the Radclyffe family for 300 years. The surviving parts of Ordsall Hall are built on two ranges around a courtyard knot garden, the south dating to the 15th century, and the west range completed in 1639. These both incorporate older elements dating back 750 years."

"Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 3AN - Visit now. A beautifully preserved Tudor mansion and museum with resident ghost and expansive lawns."

"Designated as a Grade II listed building, one third of the famous Three Graces, stands the amazing Port of Liverpool Building. Situated at the Pier Head and, along with the neighbouring Royal Liver Building and Cunard Building It is also part of Liverpool’s UNESCO-designated World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City. Designed in the Edwardian Baroque style, the Port of Liverpool Building is quite monumental in its physical structure, particularly noted for its large impressive dome, which acts as the focal point of the rectangular building."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Rept0n1x used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Commonly known as the Dock Office, Port of Liverpool Building features an Edwardian Baroque architectural style, with a large dome at the top, and it has canted corners embellished with stone cupolas. It is among Liverpool’s “Three Graces” together with the Royal Building Liverpool and the Cunard Building, which are in the Pier Head waterfront."

"The southernmost of 'Three Graces', the trio of Edwardian buildings at Pier Head, the Port of Liverpool building was completed in 1907. Its dome mimics St Paul's Cathedral."

"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."

"1857 museum with 200,000 artifacts displayed in original Victorian glass cabinets, plus fine art. Address : Bold St, Warrington WA1 1DR, United Kingdom"

"Popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place (re-creation of a typical northern street during Victorian times), as well as an ever-changing exhibition programme. The Museum also provides activities for children during the…"

"Why: As with all of the other Ivy restaurants, this Manchester site is dripping in glitz and glamour, so breakfast here is as much about the surrounds as it is the food. Pastries and toast kick things off, while there are full English options for both vegetarians and meat eaters. If you fancy something a little more virtuous there is an extensive section dedicated to eggs and a light and healthy selection too, which features the likes of smoked salmon on rye bread and dairy free coconut yogurt with berries."

"Another special spot in Spinningfields suitable for both celebrations or just a boujee Tuesday – The Ivy’s roof terrace is stunningly decorated, with plus velvet furniture, fire pits for warmth and grand trees throughout setting a botanical theme for its brasserie offering. Most of the space is for diners, however, there’s a lovely bar within the terrace, too, where you can perch up for a drink or two. The Ivy, The Pavilion, Byrom St, M3 3HG."

"Not satisfied being one of the most gorgeous restaurants in Manchester, The Ivy Spinningfields is offering up Insta-ready puds to match the surroundings. A long-standing feature on their dessert menu, the Chocolate Bombe is a thing of beauty. A hard chocolate shell is turned molten by a hot caramel sauce to reveal a delectable vanilla ice cream and honeycomb core within."

"Castle St Townhouse is an all-day dining restaurant that offers a polished brunch menu - of course served with bottomless prosecco. The loin of cod with asparagus, crushed potatoes and prawn & caper butter, or the oozy pea and mint risotto topped with authentic Italian parmesan are both enticing options. A varied choice of sides, including truffle and parmesan hand-cut chips and Dauphinoise potatoes would make the perfect accompaniment to your boozy brunch."

"If you're looking for something a bit more than the usual avo-on-toast breakfast fare, head to Castle Street Townhouse whose bottomless brunch is available every day of the week. Alongside free-flowing prosecco, you pick a starter and a main from a menu featuring the likes of slow-cooked belly ribs, fish cakes, linguine pasta, pan-fried salmon. Pasta plus prosecco?"

"Castle Street Townhouse is an all-day dining venue with great breakfasts, brunch dishes and A La Carte menu. It also boasts an impressive bar with plenty of drinks options, as this place turns into a treny evening hang out too."

"Artisane seems to bring an aspect of French patisseries to Liverpool. They have two locations, between which they have a huge range of incredible cakes, breads, sandwiches and coffees – but the pastries are the real attraction. The counters are full of croissant, pain au chocolat and all other French treats you can imagine – it’s a real shame I couldn’t try one of each."

"Find the award winning boulangerie, patisserie and sandwicherie, Artisane, on Woolton Road and head through the doors into French pastry heaven. From baguettes and croissants to delicate macarons and pies, the little shop is like a tiny bit of Paris in Liverpool. View this post on Instagram"

"Thought Artisane was all about baguettes, croissants and delicate macarons?. Think again, these guys rustle up some mighty fine pastry too. The crumbly, buttery shortcrust of their pies encase standout fillings including classic beef, chicken curry or punchy cheese and onion."