Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Luddenden Foot

"MOSI, as it’s locally known is home to Manchester’s industrial past, present and future. A celebration of Manchester’s important place in the world’s industrial history, MOSI is located in stunning listed buildings, including an old railway station. Displays range from early trains and automobiles to consumer technologies through the ages."

"1 km from city center 1 out of 12 places to visit in Manchester. This museum is set amidst the remnants of the world's oldest passenger railway station. It is a true museum for every member of the family as it has a lot of fascinating things to offer."

"Situated in the oldest passenger railway buildings in the world, the Museum tells the story of the history, science and industry....."

"The Northern arm of the Imperial War Museum does not disappoint and is a fantastic day out, showing how war affects people’s lives and is great for children to learn lots about the history of the UK during the times of war. At the moment there us a special Horrible Histories exhibition about the Blitz and we had a really lovely day when we visited last year. The exhibition finishes on 10th April and is well worth the visit."

"A visit to the museum will help you explore how modern conflicts have affected the British society at large. The Imperial War Museum North is in Greater Manchester. It sits inside an unmissable aluminium building designed by Daniel Libeskind."

"Imperial War Museum North is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. Imperial War Museum North is situated 400 metres west of Lowry Outlet Shopping. Photo: pit-yacker, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"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."

"As the cradle of the industrial revolution, and the incubator of movements from communism to women’s suffrage, Manchester has a rich history of progressive and radical thinking. The People’s History Museum takes visitors on a march through time, charting the centuries-long struggle for equality and democracy through the largest collection of political material in Britain. Fittingly, entry is free."

"Manchester Museum, The University Of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL - Visit now. Manchester Museum boasts six million pieces in its archive, an impressive Egyptology collection and new discovery space The Study all in one gothic, Grade II*-listed building."

"19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse."

"You may crave some culture next, and Manchester is more than able to accommodate. The John Rylands Library is an excellent choice with late 19th century gothic architecture to appreciate and fresh, new exhibits rotating through every couple of months. You will be captivated by the juxtaposition of old and new and enthralled by the art and imagination of the works inside."

"Part of the University of Manchester, this Grade One listed building is home to one of the world’s richest collections of literature"

"At long last, sister venues Gorilla and The Deaf Institute will reopen their doors on May 17. The venues are old favourites in the city, but for a brief moment last year appeared to have been lost forever - thankfully the sites were snapped up by new owners and are ready to hit the ground running. Fellow institution Koffee Pot has stepped in to overhaul the food and drink offering at Deaf Institute, in partnership with Tim Burgess's Tim Peaks Diner."

"The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 7HE - Visit now. Covering no less than three floors head in on the ground floor and pick up a drink before choosing between the sweaty upstairs dancefloor and the cosy basement. The cocktail list reads like an old-school sweet shop and there’s plenty of craft beers if you’ve more of a taste for grapefruit than bubblegum."

"Once again, we could have included so many places on the list but these are the ones that sprang to mind, so don't be offended if you're favourite local or hidden gem hasn't been included in our 10 best takeaways in Manchester—in fact, tell us: we wanna go!. Manchester is known as being home to football, music, industry and Corrie, but we also have some of the best food going and, quite frankly, we don't get anywhere near enough credit. So, if you're staying out of the pub this weekend but still fancy a treat, you know where to look."

"It might be out by the M62, but Eiger Studios is one of the most versatile clubs in Leeds. As well as offering a rehearsal and gig space for the city’s up and coming artists, Eiger shows its versatility with a range of club nights that appeal to the Leeds masses. This includes the underground hard dance of Aftermath and the Northern Soul classics of That Driving Beat, as well as a series of one-off events that have made Eiger Studios a favourite."

"31 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3LWBased outside the city centre in Chapel Allerton, Inkwell’s Cafe is volunteer-led, 100% vegetarian, and only open on Saturdays. Serving up breakfast until 11:30, accompanied by arts and crafts sessions and live music, The Inkwell centre also supports Mind, the mental health charity."

"This was really well priced and had the best flavour and presentation. They even gave me more than one scoop. The restaurant uses traditional techniques to make their sorbet and it works for them."

"There are now more than 40 Jamie’s Italian restaurants, but the one closest to home is on King Street.in the city centre."

"Doing lots of little things right” is a definition of perfection. And Oystercatcher – a simple seafood restaurant in Chorlton – is just that. The kitchen’s Inca grill is masterfully handled by co-owner Recep Canliisik, who churns out dishes such as char-grilled whole sea bream, and Tandoori-barbecued monkfish tail."

"This cute little neighbourhood restaurant in Chorlton specialises in super-fresh seafood and are known for grilling whole fish in their charcoal oven. The wine list is also excellent. Menus change weekly depending on what is fresh and seasonal but you can view samples on their website to get an idea."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"