Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in North Dean Wood

"Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4FP - Visit now. A sprawling museum dedicated to Manchester’s industrial past, outstanding scientific achievements and ideas that change the world. Situated on the site of the world’s first inter-city railway and part of the National Science Museum Group, experiments, activity packs, performances, festivals and changing exhibitions help to bring science to life, answer all the questions and spark all the new ones."

"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."

"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."

"The Imperial War Museum North is another Salford attraction that’s most definitely worth a visit. It’s within walking distance of The Lowry so you could easily combine the two for a day out in Greater Manchester. The focus of the museum is modern conflicts and the building itself was designed to purposefully confuse and unsettle visitors through illogical angles and leaning floors."

"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."

"Also known as the National Museum of Democracy, the People’s History Museum (PHM) tells the history of working people in the UK. It’s a national centre that provides opportunities for all visitors to learn about the ideas and lifestyle of people’s lives, including everything from equality, social justice, and a fair future for all. Located on the bank of the River Irwell, it combines a restored historic building and two permanent galleries in the centre city of Manchester."

"People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER - Visit now. Recent winner of the national “Kids In Museums” award, visit this national museum of democracy for interactive family galleries and regularly changing creative events. It’s never to early to learn about past struggles and ‘there have always been ideas worth fighting for’."

"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."

"The Manchester Museum is a great stop particularly for those visiting the city as a family as the attractions here are suitable for all visitors to the city. It’s one of the best things to do in Manchester, especially if the weather takes a turn for the worse!"

"Run by the University of Manchester, this museum and its superb Gothic Revival building embraces anthropology, natural history, and archaeology…"

"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."

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

"Leeds really knows how to do shopping centres with character. This Grade I listed building from 1863 might not see any corn traded these days, but it’s a drop-dead gorgeous place to shop, dine and soak in the atmosphere. It’s the place to go if you want to support independents, with start-up clothes shops, vintage treasure troves and vendors of the unusual all to be found here."

"One of only three such structures surviving in the UK, the Grade I listed Leeds Corn Exchange is considered one of England's finest Victorian-era buildings. Designed by Cuthbert Brodrick and completed in 1864, the building is now home to an eclectic variety of independent boutique shops, galleries, and cafés. Location: Call Lane, Leeds"

"Leeds Corn Exchange is a Grade 1* listed building and shopping centre based in the heart of Kirkgate, Leeds. Designed by revered British architect Cuthbert…"

"Impossible has created a real reputation for extravagance in the short time it has been open. The club provides a totally immersive experience rather than your standard vodbull night out. Fire breathers and scantily clad dancers are on show and the venue provides a true sense of occasion that is often found lacking at most venues."

"Featuring a bar, theatre and restaurant stocked full of surprises and secrets, Impossible is a venue no-one can stop talking about. Offering guests an escape where the rules just don't seem to apply, this quirky date night idea promises everything from Champagne to elaborate cuisine."

"No Location: Portland Street Dining Style: Casual Website: http://www.newyorkerdiner.co.uk/ Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZGnD6DuoALAWiqBU7. Nazma’s Note: I came here towards the end of last year. I don’t know if they were having a bad day or something but it was awful!"

"Tucked away underground and well known for its divine American-inspired eats such as buttermilk fried chicken on waffles, New Yorker Diner also has a penchant for creating donut based desserts that sound too good to be true. Heard of ice cream sandwiches?"

"PLY, 26 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1DW - Visit now. The waft of pizza and the soft music are the final pieces in an atmospheric puzzle that makes PLY one of the most welcoming pizzerias in Manchester."

"Just really delicious and cheap food in Manchester city centre. Visit PLY at lunchtime when all pizzas are £6.50 – bargain. Where: 26 Lever Street."

"3-11 Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4NW EnglandItalian, Pizza, Mediterranean, EuropeanLunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi[email protected]+44 161 834 9741http://cibo.uk.com"

"The fleet of vintage ice cream trucks, painted pink, white and blue, are gorgeous to look at and serve just as wonderfully pleasing ice creams. In recent years, they’ve noticed a shift from 99p cones to more extravagant options – now they are creating thee ‘super Sundaes’ which you can pick up from one of the trucks around Roundhay Park. Find them at Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH."