Historic Sites in St Helens

"Famous for its planetarium and perfect for those in to historical treasures, Liverpool’s World Museum houses some of the best collections in the country. With a varied collection of life and earth sciences, as well as cultures from all around the world, pretty much everyone is catered for here. World Museum, Liverpool|© World Museum/Facebook"

"At the Liverpool World Museum, the whole universe is at your disposal. From exploring the history of ancient Egypt, marvelling at the wonders of the universe or coming up close and personal to live animals, this lively museum and its 1.7 million artefacts will leave no stone unturned and no story untold."

"Liverpool's World Museum has extensive collections of archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The museum opened in 1851, although was originally known as Derby Museum after the Earl of Derby's natural history collection."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"At 20 Forthlin Road and 251 Menlove Avenue, you’ll be able to stand in the exact spots where Paul McCartney and John Lennon (respectively) wrote some of the Beatles’ biggest hits. Both homes are now National Trust attractions, and have been kept as they would have been in the 1950s and 60s. These recommendations were updated on August 24, 2020 to keep your travel plans fresh."

"An interactive journey back in time, the Stockport Air Raid Shelters offers a glimpse into how people lived during the wartime blitz. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels filled with displays, posters, recreated living and sleeping areas, and a bunker, all accompanied by an audio guide highlighting the cultural, political, and social aspects living in the shelters. I Opening Times: Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm."

"The Stockport Air Raid Shelters are a jolting walk back in time near Manchester. Located about 6 miles from the main Manchester area and in great Manchester, this place is an interesting, short excursion from the city Centre. The place will transport you into a dark time- the Britain of the 1940s during the war."

"Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Great Underbank, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1NE - Visit now. Stockport museums are beginning a phased reopening of their sites. The first to re-open were Bramall Hall and Stockport Air Raid Shelters."

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"Pass through a new florist that has appeared on Oldham Street and you'll find yourself inside Lost Cat. This two-storey bar was once home to Eat New York, who will still man the kitchens, but now Lyndon Higginson (of Crazy Pedro's and Junkyard Golf fame) is at the helm. It's a 'modern day social club serving serious beers and stupid cocktails', apparently, and in the not-too-distant future will also be home to an outside cinema."

"A florist, a cocktail bar, a live music venue and the NQ’s first and only rooftop terraceWhere. 64 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LEWho. Lyndon Higginson of Crazy Pedro’s, Cane & Grain, The Liars Club & more"

"Landmark Indian Restaurant mixes traditional Indian cooking with contemporary flavours and it seems to be working. With over 1000 reviews and a 5.4 rating, it's a big hit with takeaway diners. The extensive menu offers everything from signature dishes and house specials to classic curries and English dishes."

"23/05/2021: Recently came to have a meal and was very pleased with the welcome from the host along with helping with track and trace and being covid secure, loveliest staff members taking our orders and they were more than helpful in accommodating me with my nut allergy and double checking the food contents. Very much appreciate not being made to feel like a burden with my allergens, would highly recommend to visit and enjoy good food and surroundings. 17/05/2021: The staff were great, following COVID guidelines only down side was the outside area has not been touched during the lockdown there are cigarette bins broken off the wall and the seating is old and haggard it needs some investment"

"A local favourite, this Cantonese-Chinese fusion restaurant with second floor lounge bar is most famous for the host of speciality banquet menus featuring fragrant, crispy duck and traditional Peking sauce; sliced Cantonese-style fillet steak on a sizzling platter; and baked lobster tail in ginger. For something a little different, opt for your choice of Hot Pot dishes including fried fish fillet with shredded char siu and vegetables in Oyster Sauce. Visit New Orchid Garden here"

"One of the best restaurant’s outside of the city centre, locals rave about this place in West Derby in the northern end of the city. It has perfected its menu for over 20 years catering for everyone with their regular menu, as well as event menus which are perfect for special occasions. On weekends it is usually extremely busy so if you are dying to eat here book in advance."