Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Preston on the Hill

"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"

"Housed in an iconic aluminium-clad building designed by Daniel Libeskind, the IWM North houses several fascinating exhibitions which tell the story of how a century of wars have affected people’s lives in Britain. The main exhibition space shows a timeline of the wars that Britain has been involved with since the First World War. The Big Picture Show uses the latest HD projection technology to tell people’s stories of war in a vivid and captivating way."

"The northern branch of the Imperial War Museum (obviously), this fascinating spot overlooks the Manchester Ship Canal, an apt spot if ever there was one."

"The People’s History Museum (also called the National Democracy Museum) charts the history of political and social protest in England. The museum is packed with creatively displayed exhibits accompanied by simple text which our children found easy to read and understand. They didn’t know much about the subject before our visit but were surprisingly engaged the entire time."

"Manchester is a city of the people, and nowhere is that more clear than at the People’s History Museum. Located in a Grade II listed former pumping station, …"

"This incredible collection of natural history, including local favourite Stan the T-Rex, will welcoming guests from Wednesday May 19. All the Natural History galleries are open and free to visit, but the Archaeology and Ancient Worlds galleries (including Ancient Egypt) are closed until 2022 while the museum undergoes a £13.5m transformation. Book your free, timed-entry ticket at museum.manchester.ac.uk."

"Situated on Oxford Road, the Manchester Museum is home to three floors of displays and exhibitions, featuring objects from around the world. Wild Chorus is a new soundscape exhibition, created by sound artist Harry Ovington in the first lockdown and acting as a time capsule."

"We’ve learned appreciate our city like never before, and this stunning location is one we’ve all missed. Take a walk, run or jog, while enjoying the unmistakable atmosphere and spectacular views, and this month, as Royal Albert Dock has seen more incredible stores and eateries reopening, so it’s well worth treating yourself to a tasty takeout. Further details here"

"The beautiful old warehouses and docks are home to several restaurants, museums, shops, and exhibitions. The beautiful complex is made up of the largest group of Grade 1 buildings that are listed in the UK. At this destination, you’ll find a visitor’s center in the Anchor court which provides information and maps about Liverpool."

"1 km from city center 7 out of 10 places to visit in Liverpool. Albert Dock is one of the top heritage attractions in Britain. It is located near the riverside and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site."

"Making a name for themselves on the local culinary scene, Federal has become a brunch favourite for tourists and locals. If their photos featuring delicious meals won't bring you in, the nearly 5-star rating across the board should. Open daily and serving all-day brunch, this is the place to visit if you get that breakfast craving."

"One of the Northern Quarters coolest brunch spots, Federal Cafe & Bar is bringing a little Australian attitude to your feasting. Proving they know a thing or two about early mornings, this place will keep you coming back for banana bread, omelettes, Turkish eggs and bagels."

"Federal Cafe, Basil Chambers, 9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1EY - Visit now. A New Zealand and Australian style café with incredible coffee, brunch, drinks and lunch options (plus: nice interior design)."

"Soup Kitchen, 31-33 Spear Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Manchester, M1 1DF - Visit now. Though the bar has been around for a while, and during the day Soup Kitchen is a decent place to go to for a Northern Quarter, communal-style lunch, the recent redevelopment of Soup Kitchen’s basement space has monopolised the city’s truly great music and club gigs of late. As a room, it’s a little bit dingy, but it more than comes to life when there are 150 people stuffed inside, all clamouring for a view of the latest hype band – though venue owners please note: the grim, unisex toilets go a fair way in dulling any musical enjoyment."

"Fletcher Moss Park is located in Didsbury and is a great place to go if you really appreciate nature. The pathways take you through some lovely scenery, making it an ideal place to take a long, relaxing walk. There’s also a café on-site for when you’re feeling a bit peckish, and you could get a little picnic going with your household/bubble."

"Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 3AN - Visit now. A beautifully preserved Tudor mansion and museum with resident ghost and expansive lawns."

"HOST holds a semi-folkloric place in the culinary tableau of the city and its appeal is broad and sweeping. Although the door is covered in Michelin recommendations, their ‘Chop Chop’ lunch menu will be fair on the waist and the wallet. Take your taste buds on a tour of the Far-East with beef pho, chicken katsu, miso soup and more that’ll cost you just over a fiver."

"Rocky road is a kids classic but this one is for the adults as it is soaked in Amaretto. Enjoy your dessert and keep the party going at the same time."

"Here’s the answer to your very unique prayers with Crosby Coffee, a beautiful roastery in Litherland with a small coffee shop inside. For nearly a year the business was ran from the owners Mum’s living room, using tiny american style roasters and taking days off from work to fulfil orders. He’s gone from farmers markets to owning his own roastery and you need to visit it."

"At just a stone's throw from Crosby Beach, the award winning Crosby Coffee has become a go-to destination for coffee lovers in the area. After a long walk on the beach head down to their shop for a cup of their own hand roasted and brewed coffee. You can even buy a bag to take with you!"

"An organic cafe just on the outskirts of town and accessible from the northern docks, Tranquil Evolution serve a range of coffees, teas, juices, smoothies and hearty food. The interior is clean, bright & modern with wooden tables and they used to have some gorgeous spinny chairs in the window that I think have been removed for covid purposes."

"Home to a Tudor Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, a rare-breeds farm, 1,000 acres of deer park, speciality shops, restaurant, tea room and adventure playground."

"You know what they say, when in Rome… You can also visit the beautiful Tatton Park with its magnificent mansion. A stroll through this place will surely build up an appetite."

"Kids from age four are going to enjoy exploring this property on 32 acres of picturesque parkland. It offers an ideal space for picnics, kickabouts, and there are bouncy slide and trampolines, pitch n putt, and other outdoor activities that will keep the children busy. Also available for exploration in the garden is the children’s zoo, where they will meet parrots, shetland ponies, ferrets, chipmunks, rabbits, Herdwick sheep, chickens, pygmy goats, red squirrels, geese, guinea pigs, and ducks."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Clem Rutter, Roch... used under CC BY 3.0. Walton Hall and Gardens is another of Warrington’s wonderful outdoor activities."

"Described as a ‘delightful high Victorian garden’, Biddulph Grange Garden is home to an incredible collection of plants from around the world. Shrouded in beauty, colour, and tranquillity, Biddulph offers a truly unique day out as you wander the landscaped gardens, discover hidden tunnels and pathways, stroll the woodland walk, and visit the undisturbed lake. I Opening Times: 11am-5.30pm, closing times may be earlier in the winter months."