Best History Museum in Bold Heath

"Opposite the Lowry on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park is one of five branches for the Imperial War Museum, opened in 2002. This remarkable building, with three interlocking metallic shards (invoking air, earth and water), was designed by Daniel Libeskind and intended to induce a feeling of disorientation apt for war. The entrance is in the 55-metre-high “air shard”, while the permanent exhibition is on the first floor in the “earth shard”."

"Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Again, although tickets are free, they must be booked in advance. Find out more and book here."

"A lavish £12 million has been spent on the redevelopment of the People's History Museum on the Left Bank. Hopes are high for a showcase of working-class history where highlights include early political pamphlets, the world's oldest trade union banner, exhibits relating to the Peterloo Massacre and the desk on which Thomas Paine wrote The Rights of Man. The rolling programme of exhibitions starts with Carried Away – a collection of photographs documenting more than 100 years of protest across Britain, from the suffragettes to the miners' strike.Contact: phm.org.uk"

"Manchester is a city of the people, and nowhere is that more clear than at the People’s History Museum. Located in a Grade II listed former pumping station, …"

"The docks are home to the Liverpool Maritime Museum, the Beatles Story, the International Slavery Museum and the Tate Modern Art Gallery. This is a great place to stop off for coffee or lunch."

"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."

"This museum has five fascinating and different exhibitions floors. You and your loved one will find something to keep you entertained in this museum. Some of these things include a planetarium, aquarium and Anglo-Saxon treasures to name a few."

"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."

"The Museum of Liverpool reflects the city's global significance through its unique geography, history and culture. Visitors can explore how the port, its people and their creative and sporting history have shaped the city. The museum opened on 19 July 2011 in a purpose-built landmark building on Liverpool's famous waterfront."

"Between 7 February 1941 and 15 August 1945 the secret command centre for the Battle of the Atlantic was in the basement rooms of Derby House. Known as Western Approaches because its main task was to monitor enemy... Top ChoiceMuseum in Liverpool"

"This is another opening that will be the talk of the town when it reopens, as the Manchester Jewish Museum unveils its £6m transformation to the public for the first time. You'll have to be patient though - the Chetham Hill venue won't open until July 2, when it kicks things off with a MIF co-commissioned installation. General admission tickets will be available soon at manchesterjewishmuseum.com."

"The Manchester Jewish Museum is the only Jewish museum you will find out of London. The Victorian building is Grade II listed and was built in 1874. It is, therefore, the oldest synagogue in Manchester."

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"Bridge Street Townhouse is a modern hotel in the center of Chester. You can walk to sights such as St. John's Baptist Church, Chester Racecourse, Booth Mansion and Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway. Bridge Street Townhouse has modern furnished rooms with en suite bathrooms and are fully equipped."

"An attractive boutique bolthole in the centre of Chester, ideally positioned for exploring all the city has to offer. It feels breezily modern and is comfortable enough, but it lacks the homely warmth that one would expect from a townhouse hotel such as this one."