Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Ashton-on-Ribble

"The Science and Industry Museum is on the site of the world's oldest railroad station. Its 12 galleries include the Power Hall, with water and steam-driven machines from the golden age of the textile industry, as well as vintage made-in-Manchester cars, including a rare 1904 Rolls Royce. The history of the city from Roman times through the Industrial Revolution to the present day is documented in the Station Building."

"Focusing on the evolution of technology, industry and science, the MSI covers a fairly modern subject in a very interactive way. Families with older children might even recognise some of the topics from their school curriculum. Highly recommended for kids, adults interested in technology, or any visitor fond of a more interactive attraction."

"The Imperial War Museum, the huge silver structure across the water from MediaCityUK, will be back open from May 19. The main exhibition space, along with the Big Picture Show - which projects documentary-style footage and stories onto the walls of the gallery - will both return. The exhibition Aid Workers: Ethics Under Fire is also open, free to visit and extended until September 24."

"As the name suggests, the Imperial War Museum takes visitors on a walk through military history. There is a range of interactive and static exhibits here and the museum sits on The Quays, another iconic area of Manchester. Afterwards, pop over to Elnecot for a tasty bite to eat."

"1 km from city center 3 out of 12 places to visit in Manchester. This amazing museum houses the story of Britain's 200 year March to democracy and expresses all the pain and pathos perfectly. It is housed in a refurnished Edwardian Pumping Station."

"Home to a spookily rotating mummy and a T-Rex skeleton, Manchester Museum is the city’s largest institution, containing enough exhibits to keep you entertained for an entire afternoon. A large part of the collection is dedicated to natural history with perfectly preserved plants, animals and insects on display, as well as a vivarium that allows visitors to come face to face with some of the rarest frogs and lizards on the planet. The Ancient Egypt and Archaeology exhibitions also draw in large crowds."

"Connected to Manchester University, Manchester Museum houses a collection of archeological, anthropological and natural history objects all within its magnificent neogothic building. As the UK’s largest university museum, it regularly attracts over 400,000 visitors a year all eager to explore its free-to-view collections and live vivarium, which features a variety of reptiles and extremely rare amphibians, including the vibrant lemur leaf frog."

"Address: University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL. Manchester Museum is one of my favourite museums in Manchester. Their focus is natural history and they also have sections on culture and Ancient Egypt/Sudan."

"Lovers of both books and architecture will delight in one of Manchester’s most beloved buildings. This neogothic structure is filled with one of the most extensive collections of literature in the entire country, but it’s not just for academics. Spend a few hours getting lost in its many rooms, staircases and corridors to fully appreciate the attention to detail of the building."

"John Rylands Research Institute and Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3EH - Visit now. Regularly named one of the finest libraries in the world, make like you are in Hogwarts together and be wowed by this incredible place with regular free family trails and creative sessions."

"For the library lovers amongst us, the fun doesn’t end there. The John Rylands Library, now run as part of the similarly prestigious University of Manchester, is a grade 1 listed building. The library opened in 1900 at a cost of £200,000, and has been renovated on just 3 occasions over the 118 years following its emergence."

"A solid choice when it comes to Italian dining in Blackpool, the Bistro Nunzio is a Mediterranean restaurant serving some of the beloved Italian classics, as well as a wide selection of meats - veal, sirloin and fillet steaks, chicken prepared multiple ways and several fish dishes."

"This million pound venue opened its doors in early 2006 , located in the heart of the gay village of Queen Street. Since its opening, it has won various awards at the Blackpool Pride Awards. The Flying Handbag has a purpose-built cabaret, pool table, roof terrace, seating area and we can’t forget the dancefloor!"

"Famous LGBTQ cabaret bar with a large horseshoe bar, dance floor, raised seating area, conservatory and roof terrace. Linked to the Flamingo club. Nearby: Funny Girls, Flamingo club, Pelham Lodge, North Pier, Blackpool North Station, all LGBT+ venues"

"It’s a place where local beer enthusiasts gather to meet and enjoy a few rounds of some of the best craft beer in the city. They offer a selection of hand-pulled ales from some of the UK’s most forward-thinking brewers but also serve lots of quality crafts on tap. Once you discover the place you will quickly become a regular."

"With only a handful of outdoor tables available, the popular Port Street Beer House has made the decision to keep them for walk-ins only from this week, and you can find menus, opening times and more information on the website here."

"This Northern Quarter bar is sure to cater for all your drinking needs . With a list that would take you a few weeks (and livers) to plough through, Port St. Beer House is one of Manchester's finest venues for craft beer drinkers."

"This amazing circus-themed restaurant has only just opened this month in what used to be Pizza Express opposite the main entrance to the Winter Gardens. Doors to the new St John's Square diner officially opened on Wednesday (June 9), with company Loungers behind the eatery. An amazing level of detail has gone into the traditional fun fair and circus theme including traditional circus posters, Victorian lighting, and vintage seats."

"Driven by a ferocious passion for all things Italian, Wolf can’t wait to welcome you back to the pack, with a spacious heated outdoor terrace with retractable roof available to sit at (no booking necessary). Takeaway orders can be made either in-store, through the Wolf app, or online via Deliveroo and UberEats. Open 10am – 3pm every Monday – Friday, we can’t wait to sink our teeth into something special from Wolf again."

"Five-star hotel The Lowry underwent a swanky new makeover in late 2019, including a new look for the two-AA-rosette restaurant and bar. Their luxurious dining & drinking terrace is the perfect place to relax out of reach of the bustle of the city centre. With a sunny view of the River Irwell and hospitality to beat, this is a luxury to be experienced in Manchester."

"Situated in The Lowry Hotel on the Manchester/ Salford border, this fine dining breakfast menu is unbeatable. The restaurant itself is glass-walled and overlooks the Santiago Calatrava’s Trinity Bridge. The decor includes purple leather chairs, semi-circular banquettes, Fornasetti plates and mirrors."

"Enjoy exquisite food and service at The Coach & Horses, based in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Pub classics include Lancashire cheese & onion pie, while main courses showcase the best in local meat and fish. Alternatively, feast on their classic Sunday lunch with the whole family."

"Since opening in 2011, Australasia has become one of the city’s favourite restaurants - known for being the restaurant concealed down a flight of stairs. It's a place of relaxed elegance with an impressive menu offering Indonesian and Japanese influences. Statistics: @australasia_mcr - 21k followers / #australasiamanchester - 1,469 posts"

"This stylish subterranean restaurant in Spinningfields has long been a mecca for Manchester’s elite. Known for its splendid cocktails and sushi plates, this Valentine’s the restaurant will also have a special sharing dessert Valentine’s Bento Box for couples to split between them."

"Australasia (1 The Avenue), a glam subterranean bar-restaurant goes on late and gets busy. Visit pre-dinner to enjoy a rose and lychee martini. Check out our full review of Australasia here…"