Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Higher Whitley

"High on St. James’s Mount, the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool dominates the city and the Mersey estuary. Construction began in 1903 when Liverpool was at the peak of its prosperity as Britain’s principal transatlantic port. Despite two world wars, the end of the British Empire, and the city’s economic decline, work continued—using stone quarried at Woolton—until it was formally completed in 1924."

"2 km from city center 3 out of 10 places to visit in Liverpool. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest Anglican cathedral in entire Europe and is also one of the most important buildings in the city. One can get a magnificent view of the city from the top of 331ft high tower in the Cathedral."

"One of the oldest buildings in Manchester, the Cathedral has a vast and extensive history that can be traced back to humble beginnings in the 7th century, becoming a Cathedral in 1847. Having survived significant damage during both World War II and the IRA bomb, the Cathedral has undergone extensive refurbishment several times over the past century, creating a lovingly preserved building that appears much more modern than it actually is. The Cathedral is open to the public, who can admire the architecture and numerous little quirks inside, including the misericord wood carvings and bees on the roof."

"Manchester Cathedral has undergone extensive restoration works, both in the Victorian era and in recent years, following damage from the 1996 IRA bombing of the city centre. The cathedral has existed in some form on the site since medieval times, and holds artifacts that date back to Manchester’s existence as a Saxon settlement. The main body of this Gothic cathedral was originally constructed in the late 15th century, overseen by church warden James Stanley."

"Manchester Cathedral is located on Victoria Street, in between the National Museum of Football and Victoria Station. Although the origins of the cathedral are not clear, the construction is believed to have started around 700 AD. At the time though, it was just a church."

"Liverpool is lucky enough to have 2 beautiful cathedrals; the Anglican and Metropolitan. Liverpool Anglican Cathedral is Britain’s biggest and you are able to take a tour and climb the tower to see amazing views across the city. The Metropolitan Cathedral compromises of modern works of art and stunning design features, including the Lantern Tower which is the world’s largest area of coloured glass."

"The striking design of this cathedral makes it a rather unique attraction to visit. Though the history of this cathedral is more contemporary than that of its sister venue at the other end of Hope Street, its gothic-revival architectural style makes it a standout feature of Liverpool’s skyline. Building began in 1928, although it wasn't actually completed until 1967."

"This Neoclassical building opened in 1854 and is a designated Grade I listed building that is located opposite the main railway station, Lime Street Station. Inside you’ll find an old law court and gaol cells, an interesting heritage centre, and stunning concert hall with exquisite tiles that are open to the public once a year. Also Read:15 Best Burgers in Liverpool: Ranked"

"Right opposite Lime Street, St George's Hall is the perfect location for a mini photoshoot. The architecture of the building is phenomenal, and the columns and stairs add a geometric twist to your photos."

"Whether you love the architecture, the medieval and modern history or just learning about the community and culture, Chester cathedral is a great place to visit."

"Philips Park, Prestwich is also the home of Bury’s first mountain bike trail and first Countryside Centre. The Environmental Summer Play Scheme is based at the Barn Countryside Centre and uses various locations around the LNR. The playscheme offers local children the chance to experience the environment and its wildlife on their doorstep with a varied programme of activities including pond dipping, mini-beast safaris and environmental games."

"Calderstones Park is a family park sprawling in a 94-acre wide area. A fusion of woodland, lake and fields, this is certainly one of the best places that the whole family can enjoy for different scenery and activities like hiking, strolling and running. Part of this park is a wonderful Japanese garden and old English gardens that would definitely provide you with both the eastern and western vibe."

"It might be a little too chilly for a picnic, but Calderstones Park is a stunning 94-acre park in South Liverpool that’s great for a brisk walk!. The park was chosen as a WW2 hero dog’s resting place called Jet, with a monument to him in the park, aw. The monument has been in the park since 1949 and can still be found today, giving you a great opportunity to do some exploring."

"This 126 acres family park has a botanical garden, a playground and the six ancient Calderstones, after which the park is named. If you have kids, or if you yourself like animals, you will love the park. The park lake has ducks and geese swimming in it, always coming close in the hope of being fed."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"OKitchen Bar & Restaurant is situated in Didsbury Village in South Manchester, providing Korean and Japanese cuisine alongside a cocktail bar that offers a wide variety of drinks for brunch and dinner. They are open from Monday through Sunday."

"Entering Grosvenor Shopping Centre from either Bridge Street or Eastgate Street you can’t help but feel a sense of calm come over you as the beautiful partly Edwardian Mall echoes a very gentrified era of shopping with light showering down upon you through the beautiful glass ceiling. It houses around 70 shops from high street fashion to toy shops with what seems like miles of different brands lining it’s halls. Some feel the Grosvenor Shopping Centre is one of the best shopping centres in all of Cheshire, let alone CH1 Chester."

"Enjoy the Grosvenor Shopping Centre situated in Chester city centre located within Roman walls, shop an array of high street brands with independent stores too. There’s also a great selection of cafes to take a well-deserved break."

"Walker Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery renowned for its comprehensive collections of sculptures, painting, decorative arts and other artworks. Part of the National Museums Liverpool group, this is certainly one of the best places for your whole family to visit and explore fabulous work of arts from different esteemed and notable artists of different eras. They have several rooms full of different medieval, renaissance, late renaissance, baroque, pre-raphaelites and Victorian arts."

"Art, art, everywhere, and not a drop to drink, or something like that. One of the largest collections of art in the north of England, the Walker Art Gallery is …"

"Macclesfield is in the orbit of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, founded in 1945 and part of the University of Manchester. The primary telescope at Jodrell Bank is the colossal Lovell Telescope, built in 1957 and still the third largest steerable dish radio telescope in the world, at 76.2 metres in diameter. Amateur astronomers come a long way to savour this immense structure, which along with the rest of the station has been mooted for World Heritage Status."