Best History Museum in Bowdon

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Best History Museum in Bowdon

IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"One of five Imperial War Museums in the UK, Manchester’s addition to the repertoire is located in Media City. The striking aluminium-clad building houses a timeline of Britain’s conflicts since the First World War, drawing on different elements of war such as the involvement of women and the impact of science and technology on how wars are fought. Alongside the permanent exhibits are plenty of films and photographs showcasing what life was like during these conflicts.Imperial War Museum | © the yes man / Flickr"
Mentioned by The Telegraph
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"This museum focuses chiefly on the human cost of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Feb 6–June 13 it will exhibit the work of and personal memorabilia of war photographer Don McCullin. Other exhibitions include images by Sean Sutton, an exploration of the life of Odette Hallowes, the heroine of World War Two, and a photographic display marking the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall."
People's History Museum
People's History Museum
4.5 (1921 ratings)4.5 (948 ratings)
Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local and national working-class life.
Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3ER, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by aboutbritain.com
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"If you want to find out more about the history of working people, the trade union movement, women’s suffrage, the cooperative movement and more, then you’ll love the People’s History Museum. Main Gallery 2, Peoples History Museum. Fresh from its £12.5 million redevelopment, this museum houses more than 400 trade union and political banners, 7,000 trade union badges and 2,000 political and election posters."
Mentioned by Manchester Taxi Service
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"The motto of the People’s History Museum is “ideas have always been worth fighting for”. With political objects, the museum has managed to show all the struggles for equality in the country within the last 200 years. If you are interested in politics, you will find many posters, slogans, cartoons describing the radical fights for freedom."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The People's History Museum, located in Spinningfields, is the national museum of democracy. The More in Common: in Memory of Jo Cox exhibition sees the Jo Cox memorial wall on public display for the first time since Jo’s murder in June 2016. The specially commissioned virtual Wall of Hope is a space to add personal tribute messages."
Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum
4.5 (152 ratings)
190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LW, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"Reopening from 2 July, daily, 10.00–16.00 (until 22.00 on Thursdays). Manchester Jewish Museum is thrilled to be reopening its doors following a major capital development redesign and extension. Two years in the making, the brand new museum now features a gallery, café, shop and learning studio and kitchen, as well as the stunning restoration of its 1874 Spanish and Portuguese synagogue."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"You'll find Manchester Jewish Museum in a former Spanish and Portuguese synagogue. The museum tells the stories, history and heritage of Jewish people of the area, via a collection of items. Located in the city centre, Manchester Jewish Museum is a…"
Clayton Hall
Clayton Hall
4.8 (73 ratings)5 (87 ratings)
Clayton Park, Ashton New Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4RU, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Manchester Taxi Service
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"The Clayton Hall Living History Museum dates back to the 15th century and you will therefore not see the global moated medieval buildings. The Museum is in the Grade II category. Volunteers have restored it back to its original look and it is now open to the public twice a month."
Avro Heritage Museum
Avro Heritage Museum
4.7 (442 ratings)4.5 (168 ratings)
Chester Rd, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1QS, United Kingdom
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Best Breweries in Bowdon

BrewDog Manchester
BrewDog Manchester
4.4 (2857 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
Scottish Mutual House, 35 Peter St, Manchester M2 5BG, United Kingdom
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Wander Beyond Brewing
Wander Beyond Brewing
5 (8 ratings)
98 N Western St, Manchester, M12 6JL, United Kingdom
Brewery
Blackjack Brewery
Blackjack Brewery
4.6 (33 ratings)
Microbrewery serving its own beers and selected brews in a laid-back tap house, with DJ programme.
Irk St, Manchester, M4 4JT, United Kingdom
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Best Dinner Places to Eat in Bowdon

Cafe Football
Cafe Football
4.3 (260 ratings)
99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0SZ, United Kingdom
Sports barRestaurant
Mentioned by Secret Manchester
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"Given that they’re a football-themed hotel, it’d be pretty bonkers if they weren’t playing the footy. Owned by Gary Neville, Cafe Football is part of Hotel Football – which neighbours the iconic home to Manchester United, Old Trafford. A venue inspired by the game itself, guests can expect tons of cold beers on offer, football-inspired cocktails, and more, as well as Man United memorabilia, and even a food menu inspired by the game."
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza - Sale
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza - Sale
4.3 (90 ratings)
2 Northenden Rd, Sale, M33 3BR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Secret Manchester
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"Cult favourite Rudy’s has seen quite the expansion this year, with new restaurants in both Leeds and Sale in 2020. The latest addition to Greater Manchester – in Sale – opened just last month during the November lockdown, and is serving up their delicious Neapolitan pizzas for click and collect and Deliveroo to South Mancunians now. Rudy’s, 2 Northenden Rd, Sale, M33 3BR."
Malmaison Manchester
Malmaison Manchester
4.3 (1469 ratings)
Sleek hotel in a converted factory with opulent modern decor and spa, plus chic bar and restaurant.
1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3AQ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by WOW Travel
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"A failsafe and firm favorite with lovebirds is Malmaison, easily one of the most romantic hotels in Manchester. The hotel is steeped in history; it was formerly a 19th-century cotton warehouse and a Victorian dolls’ hospital later. Glittering silver walls, red velvet sofas, and white-and-black tile floors greet you as you enter."
Mentioned by Best Spa Days
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"A secret little hideaway where you can escape and find harmony and balance for both body and mind. Please note that the spa will remain closed until October 2021. For Further Information and To Book A Spa Day"

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Bowdon

Play Factore
Play Factore
4 (822 ratings)
Leisure Village, Trafford Way, Manchester M41 7JA, United Kingdom
Children's amusement center
Mentioned by Where to go with Kids
"Play Factore, Leisure Village, Trafford Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7JA. Things to do Play Factore review. The Play Factore Manchester is the UK's largest play centre at over 26,000 sq ft of space for children aged between 0 to 12 years."
Cairo Street Unitarian Chapel
Cairo Street Unitarian Chapel
5 (8 ratings)5 (1 ratings)
15 Cairo St, Warrington, WA1 1EE, United Kingdom
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Peak Cavern
Peak Cavern
4.5 (1549 ratings)4 (634 ratings)
Enter the UK's largest cave entrance for guided tours of cave network with unusual rock formations.
Peak Cavern Road, Hope Valley, S33 8WS, United Kingdom
CaveNature & ParksCaverns & Caves
Mentioned by What Stacy Did
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"Peak Cavern is set into Castle Hill in Castleton and has a natural entrance that is 100 feet wide and 50 feet high – its huge!. It is one of the most popular caves in Castleton who is home to numerous caves and mines. Fun fact: Peak Cavern’s nickname is The Devil’s Arse for some of the interesting sounds it produces!"
Mentioned by picturesofengland.com
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"Peak Cavern is one of the finest of the many underground caverns of this area. It lies beneath Peveril Castle at the centre of....."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Bowdon

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Royal Oak Home
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