Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Blackrod

"The museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest museums in Manchester. You can get a glimpse of how technology has changed and shaped the modern world. The museum covers decades of innovation from locomotives, printing presses to the world’s first computer."

"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."

"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is also worth visiting, especially if you have an interest in the history of warfare. Opened in 2002, this branch of the Imperial War Museum is a popular attraction for its collections of fighting vehicles and aircrafts. Highlights of a visit include audiovisual presentations and exhibits dealing with the history of warfare and its role in shaping civilization."

"The award winning museum explores how our lives have been shaped by war, from a soldier’s last letter home, to the fall of New York City's World Trade Center. Address: The Quays, Wharf Road, M17 1TZ. Telephone: 0161 836 4000"

"Learn more about the history of democracy and how every person won the right to vote in one of the city’s most interesting museums. Keep your eyes peeled for revolving exhibitions that seek to inform in exciting ways, such as Never Going Underground, which demonstrates the history of LGBT+ rights."

"People’s History Museum is a pretty good rainy day activity in Manchester. I will admit that it’s not my favourite museum in Manchester but it’s still decent. However, if you have an interest in British history and politics, I imagine you would enjoy this museum a fair amount."

"Rex, immediately catch your eye upon entering the mammoth (pun intended) Manchester Museum. There is also an exhaustive collection of Egyptian mummies and artefacts, and a terrarium with live and exotic reptilian species. Visiting the Manchester Museum is especially one of the best things to do in Manchester with kids."

"Attached to the University, Manchester Museum houses an impressive collection focused around natural history. You’ll find everything from Egyptian mummies to dinosaur skeletons and unusual beetles inside. Ensure that you take time to explore the vivarium and visit the collection of rare frogs and reptiles."

"Around since 1821, the Manchester Museum has about six million items for perusal, focusing on botany, zoology, Egyptology, palaeontolog, and live specimens. Handily a 15-minute walk from the city centre, the museum is part of the University of…"

"The superbly restored Royal Albert Dock was the first of its sort to be built in Britain. The impressive five-story block of buildings at its heart was once used to store cotton, tobacco, and sugar. These enormous Victorian structures are built around an arcaded walkway, their cast Tuscan columns once serving as capstans for moored ships."

"If you are looking for one place that incorporates the essence of Liverpool then head to Albert Dock!. From museums and shops to restaurants and bars, Albert Dock has it all. The rare urban melange is perhaps just as perfect as its location- the serene water amidst all the buzz is sure to keep you entertained for hours."

"Warrington Town Hall was built in 1750, and listed as a Grade I building nearly 200 years later, in 1949. The hall consists of a country house designed by James Gibbs for Thomas Patten - originally called Bank Hall - with two detached wings, all of which are listed. THe Patten family were highly respected merchants in Warrington, having made the River Mersey passable from Runcorn to Bank Quay, and owning a copper smelting factory."

"Constructed in 1750, Warrington’s graceful Town Hall was originally a mansion known as Bank Hall. This Palladian residence, with a pediment sporting the coat of arms of the Pattens, was built for Thomas Patten, whose family was in the copper smelting business. Bank Hall was sold to Warrington Borough Council by John Wilson-Patten 1870 and its grounds became Warrington’s first public park."

"One of Manchester’s most beautiful spots for Japanese food, subterranean venue Australasia is much-loved for its incredible Australian dishes, infused with Japanese and Indonesian influences. Think oysters, Sashimi and Tempura dishes – with Teriyaki beef rump dishes, octopus and many more fresh fish offerings. The menu is absolutely huge, with a wide variety of Nigiri, Tempura, Sashimi and California Rolls to choose from if sushi’s what you’re after."

"A post shared by Mary G (@mairahgorman) on Jul 5, 2019 at 10:49am PDT. Australasia is a chic modern restaurant that offers guests a fusion of traditional Australian and Asian cuisines. After descending the restaurant’s distinctive glass pyramid, guests are transported into an elegant dining space meant to resemble the beaches of the Pacific Rim."

"Find the glass pyramid and find one of Manchester's most luxurious restaurants. A haven of white washed wood and a seriously chic take on beach style, Australasia is inspired by Down Under, with a menu that leans towards Japan with sushi and steaks."

"Because, almost everyone who makes special ceremonies such as weddings, engagements and birthdays in Manchester has made purchases from this place. Their cakes are very famous and very delicious. There are homemade chocolates, fresh cream cakes and yummy cakes."

"#amazing#lunch@Slattery_Cakes today, can't wait to go again #nomnom#chocolatelover#chocolatepic.twitter.com/Dc7rTmXVr0. — Catherine Bateman (@CatLouBateman) February 1, 2017. Just up the road is one of Whitefield’s best kept secrets."

"🍰 A wonderfully chocolatey Afternoon Tea, cakes, waffles, ice cream and their super-sweet Chocolate Challenge (which is far more difficult than it looks!)"

"Laura’s Little Bakery began when Laura Worthington baked birthday cupcakes for her daughter in 2010 which led to the little bakery in South Liverpool we know and love to order from today!. Her reputation for beautifully-baked, bespoke cakes has placed Laura’s creations centre-stage at celebrations, corporate events and cafès all over the city, and it’s not all about the cake with inventive additions such as salted caramel peanut butter brownies. Discover Laura’s Little Bakery here"

"Mum-of-three Laura O'Connor serves up delicious cakes and bakes, supplying lots of independent restaurants and cafes in Liverpool including Berry and Rye on Berry Street and Filter and Fox on Duke Street. Laura was inspired to start her own bakery after a trip to New York and is known for whipping up wonderful bespoke creations including cupcakes, brownies, cake pops and macarons. She now runs her bakery empire from a unit on Edge Lane."

"From wedding cakes to celebration cakes, and cakes for corporate events, Laura’s Little Bakery can handle all of these and more!. Their best-selling wedding cake is what is called a Naked Cake, which is a cake with no icing on the outside layer, just in between each layer of cake. The naked cakes can be embellished and decorated with fresh fruit and flowers."

"Eastham Country Park is a 100 acres of woodland that is good for peaceful walks while having a one of a kind birdwatching adventure. Experience the abundance in birdlife and greeneries that this country park is offering. A perfect place for the family to have their quality time, kids and their parents would love to do the many activities offered in this place."

"There’s fun for the entire family at Chill Factore, an indoor Alpine ski village that offers the chance for you and the family to try your hand at skiing or snowboarding without having to find a mountain. Those who have a little experience can spend a day skiing down the UK’s longest indoor slope with real snow, while newcomers can enrol on lessons on the centre’s nursery slopes. If you don’t fancy skiing but still want to play in the snow, there’s the opportunity to go sledging or snow tubing, as well as a snow-covered play area for younger children."

"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"

"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."

"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."

"Key to the redevelopment of the Ropewalks quarter of Liverpool, and catering for the needs of film and art lovers since 2003, FACT was founded on a remit to "use the power of creative technology to inspire and enrich lives". Tucked behind the bohemian Bold St, this futuristic-looking space – made up of three floors of galleries, cinema screens, a cafe and a bar – celebrated a decade since its launch, in which time it has played host to pioneering work from Pipilotti Rist, Nam June Paik, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Kurt Hentschläger. 88 Wood Street, fact.co.uk."

"FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4DQ - Visit now. Since opening in 2003, Liverpool’s FACT (AKA the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) has supported artists working with new media, commissioned countless (and occasionally seminal) artworks and dedicated itself to digital media. Three arthouse cinemas screen both popular and cult films, two galleries show new work, and other spaces within the building are regularly used for digital and new media events."

"FACT on Wood Street is hoping to open again from May 19 with three brand new exhibitions including Biennial artists. Soft Boys, in the foyer gallery, is a short film about queer and trans joy, specifically within the Somali culture and community. It’s free, no booking needed."