Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Ince-in-Makerfield

"The Museum of Science and Industry is a museum dedicated to Manchester’s role in the industrial revolution and contains everything you need to know about Manchester’s developments in Science. MOSI is located at the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway, the Liverpool Road station, and is the city's largest museum with exhibitions housed in two huge Victorian warehouses. The Museum opened at the site on 15th September 1983 on the 153rd anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway."

"Set amid the remnants of a the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station, this is a true museum for all the family, with a walk-through replica sewer and exhibits illustrating Manchester's industrial and scientific history. All the museum's permanent exhibitions are free. Other highlights include a display on the life and work of the chemist John Dalton, and a rebuild of the world's first computer.Contact:mosi.org.uk"

"There is a Air and Space Hall, Power Hall, Station Building, 1830 Warehouse and Great Western Warehouse, each with a different story to tell about the city. The museum was so big, I didn’t even make it to all the halls as I ‘just’ had one afternoon to see it all!"

"Opposite the Lowry on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park is one of five branches for the Imperial War Museum, opened in 2002. This remarkable building, with three interlocking metallic shards (invoking air, earth and water), was designed by Daniel Libeskind and intended to induce a feeling of disorientation apt for war. The entrance is in the 55-metre-high “air shard”, while the permanent exhibition is on the first floor in the “earth shard”."

"Imperial War Museum North, one of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, centers on the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. Found in Trafford Park, the museum's location and building is worth the visit alone, with amazing modern architecture right on Salford Quays. The museum's main exhibition, which has free admission, looks the impact of war on our culture via 2,000 objects, photographs, and interactive displays."

"Manchester is a great city and there is so much to see and do as a family and its sad that its often overlooked when people are visiting the UK. Similarly to London, Manchester is jam packed with museums covering so many different areas and each providing a different and unique experience to children and families. Below are my pick of the best museums in Manchester for children which are all a great day out for families and most are free, so great for keeping the costs down on adventures!"

"People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER - Visit now. The national museum of democracy couldn’t have a better home than the radical city of Manchester, birthplace of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and universal suffrage. PHM is now open, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, they have introduced an online registration system for visitors to select a date and time to visit."

"Take them to The People’s History Museum to find out how democracy began. This free Manchester museum is designed to teach, inspire and promote ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all. Who doesn’t want the next generation to feel deeply about these important matters."

"Explore 3 floors of displays and exhibitions, including objects from all over the world. There are so many fascinating things to discover – from Stan the T.rex to the Vivarium, and newly bred Harlequin frogs. Visit the new exhibition We Are Nature- 19 May to 31 August 2021."

"Great for the family or even if you just love museums. There are all sorts of amazing exhibitions for you to enjoy. A fantastic place to visit!"

"The superbly restored Royal Albert Dock was the first such facility in Britain to be built using only bricks and iron. At its heart is an impressive five-story-high block of buildings surrounding the harbor basin where cotton, tobacco, and sugar were once unloaded. These enormous Victorian structures are built around an arcaded walkway, their cast Tuscan columns once serving as capstans for moored ships."

"Head down to the docks and you won’t miss this large scale multicoloured display. A new installation by Ugo Rondinone, which is his first of his artwork in the UK. Ugo Rondinone is a New York based, Swiss artist."

"St. Ann’s Church is a Grade I listed, 18th century temple located in front of St. Ann’s Square, at the heart of Manchester’s shopping district, where the fashionable shopping avenues of New Cathedral Street and Barton Arcade converge. The church was consecrated at this spot in 1712, when Manchester was little more than a rural parish town. Named after St. Anne, the church’s shortened name is a reference to Lady Ann Bland who was its first patron."

"Alongside their Beyond Meat burger, an aromatic Thai green curry and a 100% plant-based BLT, The Cosy Club have an extra-special vegan fish and chips option. Made from a battered fillet of seaweed-wrapped tofu, the dish was awarded with ‘best vegan fish’ at the 2019 PETA awards."

"Cosy Clubs serve up relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a really special setting with a dash of nostalgia. We love the big squishy leather sofas!. Cosy Club has an extensive Brunch menu that’s served until 5pm (so you won’t be too late!)."

"For the highest stacks you can manage, head to the Cosy Club in the Corn Exchange where they’ll be dishing up piles of buttermilk pancakes at £1.25 each. Toppings range from wholesome banana and fruit compote to cream and chocolate."

"For the best pizza in the city head to Santa Maluco, a buzzing Brazilian-style rodizio pizzeria and cocktail bar in the business quarter, serving pizzas by the slice. Vibrant graffiti murals of Christ the Redeemer grace the walls while industrial-style wooden sharing tables, lit by low-hanging lights, fill the large open space. Crisp, smoky bases with charred crusts are topped with indulgent and inventive toppings."

"The restaurant is perfectly situated on Castle Street, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre so that you can enjoy a tasty meal in peace. The street is currently part of the Without Walls scheme which has allowed local restaurants to expand their outdoor seating areas. Santa Maluco utilises the Brazillian rodizio all-you-can-eat format where you can eat a delicious range of pizzas."

"For pizza, cold drinks and lots of sunshine then head to Maluco on Castle Street to sit in their new outdoor seating area you can’t really go wrong. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Maluco (@malucopizzeria)"

"Salvi’s Mozzarella Bar, 22b, The Corn Exchange, Corporation St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3TR - Visit now. Salvi’s is one of a kind. It stands apart in the Corn Exchange, hidden underground, far removed from all the chain restaurants and smash-and-grab diners."

"Salvi's is an Italian favourite in Manchester where traditional pasta plates and dishes bring the comfort of antipasti and aperitivo to the Corn Exchange. When you're not dining?. Get authenthic deli bits from their in-restaureabnt shop."

"Subroasa in the Baltic Triangle are opening their brand new venue on 12 April, perfect for enjoying a drink with your group of 6. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Sub rosa (@subrosaliverpool)"

"Jaipur Palace -Chorlton is an Indian vegetarian restaurant founded by one of the best vegetarian chefs, Dr Jajoo. Trading for more than 35 years now, they have honed their skills to perfection and guarantees the most sumptuous vegetarian dishes that will tempt any palate. Currently, they have 3 restaurants located in Chorlton, Fallowfield and Altrincham where you can enjoy their delicious meals that are healthy and very appetizing."

"The Ferret, just a short stroll from Preston city centre, is a bar stocked with craft ales and ciders and a menu that will have your mouth watering. There are a number of hearty options for both vegetarians and vegans, including burgers, hot dogs, and hoagies."

"A hidden gem on Castle Street, descend into the basement of The Underground Gin Society and enjoy some of the best gin-based cocktails in Liverpool. Combining the most delicious world gins with unbelievable garnishes and flavours, this cocktail bar is a favourite with the local workers. With a relaxed ‘after work feel’ before 8pm and an upbeat and vibrant vibe past 9pm."

"Head downstairs to Underground Gin Society on Castle Street and check out hundreds of different Gin & Tonic combinations. We’re loving the look of this Whitley Neil Rhubarb & Ginger Gin with Cherry Blossom tonic!. A great gin den with fab drinks offers on every week."

"Gin lovers really are spoilt for choice along Castle Street. Just next door to the Liverpool Gin Distillery is the Underground Gin Society, a secret (ok not that secret) gin bunker serving up gin cocktails aplenty."

"One of the newer music venues in the city, Off The Square already looks to be creating an exciting buzz within Manchester’s music community. With lots of exciting and emerging artists on the bill, we’re sure this venue will be legendary in years to come. You never know, you could be telling all your friends about how you saw the next big thing in a basement before they were big."