Best History Museum in Poynton

We've collected top 10 mentioned history museums in Poynton from other articles such as nationalfootballmuseum.com, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, whichmuseum.co.uk.

Best History Museum in Poynton

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
MuseumArt museumHistory museumWar museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"From personal survivor accounts to common conflict themes, the Imperial War Museums explores the human aspect of war and the effect it has on everyday life before, during and after. Featuring one-off exhibitions as well as a main showcase and connected to other similar museums around the UK, the IWM shines and light on the conflicts Britain and the Commonwealth have been involved in since World War I. Focusing on the many changes war has brought to the UK, from the role of women in society to technology and science advances."
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
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Housed inside a former Edwardian pumping station, the People’s History Museum is one of the city’s most exciting institutions, dedicated to the history of democracy in the UK. Covering subjects much more radical than your average museum, exhibits chart the past two hundred years of working-class life for the people of Britain. Pay a visit to learn more about the fight for the vote whilst perusing one of the largest public collections of political material in Britain."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The People's History Museum, which sits right on the River Irwell on the border of Salford and Manchester, will fully reopen on May 19. This will be an exciting one to watch as it launches its brand new cafe offering in partnership with zero-waste enterprise Open Kitchen. Reopening next week will be the main galleries, the banner exhibition, the changing exhibitions gallery, the shop, and the archive and study centre."
Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum
4.5 (152 ratings)
190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LW, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
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 Citybase Apartments
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"Daily tours guide you through the lives of Jewish Mancunians in 1912. Guest exhibitions focus not only on the Jewish community but also the wealth of ethnic diversity in industrial Manchester. The only Jewish Museum outside of London, it allows you to explore the life, culture and contributions of the Jewish community to the city."
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 Citybase Apartments
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"Dress up as a Victorian, visit several rooms, have lunch in the café, or take part in a guided tour. A really fun way to learn about Victorian and Mancunian history. Highly recommended for children, book, music and history lovers."
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 Vegetarian Restaurants in Poynton

Buddha Express
Buddha Express
3.3 (132 ratings)
265 Upper Brook St, Manchester, M13 0HR, United Kingdom
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Taco Bell
Taco Bell
4.1 (699 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Kiosk 5, 32 Market St, Manchester M4 3AQ, United Kingdom
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Sanskruti Restaurant
Sanskruti Restaurant
4.5 (666 ratings)
Modest Indian restaurant with bright, modern decor and a menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
93-95 Mauldeth Rd, Manchester, M14 6SR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by 2chill.co.uk
"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."

Best Arts and Culture Places in Poynton

The Gallery in the Gardens
The Gallery in the Gardens
4.8 (17 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Gallery in the Pavilion Gardens featuring paintings, ceramics, glass & other works by local artists.
6 St John's Rd, Buxton, SK17 6XN, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsModern art museum
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"While idling in the Pavilion Gardens you could call in at this gallery in the main building next to the tourist information desk. The Gallery in the Gardens is a platform for painting and arts and crafts by more than 40 local artists and craftspeople. Their works are for sale and include textiles, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, embroidery, glass, linocuts, etchings, woodcarvings and prints."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Since you’ll find yourself within The Pavilion Gardens, you might want to pay The Gallery in the Gardens a visit. It’s an art gallery featuring paintings, ceramics, and other crafts by local artists. Support the local artists’ high-quality masterpieces by making a purchase or two if you can."
Pavilion Arts Centre
Pavilion Arts Centre
4.4 (223 ratings)3.5 (15 ratings)
22 St John's Rd, Buxton, SK17 6XN, United Kingdom
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Generation Gallery
Generation Gallery
4.9 (18 ratings)
New York St, Manchester, M1 4BD, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Confidentials
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"Like Contemporary Six, Generation also offers the Own Art scheme. Artworks range from under £100, to a whopping £49,000, with bestsellers including Kerry Darlington’s fantastical resin creations and JJ Adams’ subversive celebrity depictions. Whether you’re a serious collector, or simply after a quirky piece for your home, you’d do well do beat it."

Best Museums in Poynton

National Football Museum
National Football Museum
4.3 (4302 ratings)4.5 (3428 ratings)
More than 140,000 football-related items plus a kids' discovery zone and skills-testing simulators.
Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG, United Kingdom
National museumMuseumsSports memorabilia storeVisitor centerSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
Things to do with kids in Manchester summer 2021
"If your kids love football then you can’t miss the National football museum. Throughout the museum, there are interactive objects, games and displays that will appeal to all ages. Their current activities and events programme is temporarily on hold but you’ll still find trails to take part in during your visit or you can download somr trails here before your visit."
Mentioned by Picniq Blog
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"For the die-hard football fan in your family, this is a great place to visit. Discover the history of the beautiful game and see the many collections displaying famous kits and even trophies. The Hall of Fame showcases the sport’s greatest players and icons."
RAF Burtonwood Association
RAF Burtonwood Association
4.6 (82 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
c/o Gulivers Kingdom, Warrington, WA5 9YZ, United Kingdom
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Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
4.5 (616 ratings)4.5 (189 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions include Victorian art, street mock-up and local history archive.
Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU, United Kingdom
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