Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Rainford

"The Science and Industry Museum is on the site of the world's oldest railroad station. Its 12 galleries include the Power Hall, with water and steam-driven machines from the golden age of the textile industry, as well as vintage made-in-Manchester cars, including a rare 1904 Rolls Royce. The history of the city from Roman times through the Industrial Revolution to the present day is documented in the Station Building."

"Manchester also has an important history when it comes to war and conflict over the past hundred years. The Imperial War Museum North (IWMN) is an interactive space built solely for the purpose of telling the most vital, powerful stories of war from across the region. The entire structure was built around an impressive, genuine fighter jet!"

"At media city, you will also discover other sites such as the Imperial War Museum – a huge and beautifully designed aluminium clad building; the Lowry Theatre and Shopping Mall and from the Quayside the view of one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Manchester United."

"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."

"Recently re-opened after a major facelift, the PHM chronicles 200 years of people's history in Manchester - beginning with the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 and ending in the present day. A visit to the PHM is a great way to understand more about the events, politics, people and tragedies that are woven into the fabric of the city that you now call home. Left Bank, Spinningfields, 0161 838 9190"

"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."

"Address: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL. Phone number: 0161 275 2648. Manchester’s equivalent to the Natural History Museum will transport you back in time as you discover the anthropology, plants, animals and ancient worlds we used to inhabit."

"Address: University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL. Manchester Museum is one of my favourite museums in Manchester. Their focus is natural history and they also have sections on culture and Ancient Egypt/Sudan."

"Albert Dock is home to the UK’s largest collection of Grade I listed buildings, and London aside, is the most visited multi-use attraction in the UK. Open in 1864, it was the first construction in Britain to be made from cast iron, brick and stone, protecting it from combustion, a common problem in warehouses. Built as one of the only docks in which you could load cargo straight from the boat into the warehouse, the dock took shipments of brandy, sugar, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco and ivory."

"Located on the Mersey River, where the river meets the Irish Sea, the first ever commercial dock was built in Liverpool in 1715. The Albert Dock was completed in 1846 and by the late 19th century, 40 per cent of the world’s trade was passing through. Given the part that it played in the city’s history, it makes sense to start your visit to Liverpool at the world famous Royal Albert Dock."

"Another of Berry Street’s sumptuous cocktail bar offers, Red Door, a late night drinks establishment that’s helped kick-start the road’s redevelopment. Perfectly placed near to many of the city’s best restaurants, it’s the ideal cocktail bar to head to for a digestif with your other half. Handcrafted cocktails include Bakewell Sour, Rise and Shine, an incredible French Martini but for a new tipple to try, order one of their signatures."

"Red Door is the ultimate late-night cocktail bar, bringing you bright neon lights, happy hour deals and quirky drinks aplenty. And when the sun's shining?. Its lush terrace is hard to beat, with leafy decor, lashings of fizz and pop-up events making it one of the top outdoor bars in Liverpool."

"Turn up at Red Door on Berry Street for a night of all your favourite gin cocktails accompanied with a lot of dancing. View this post on Instagram. Did you know some of your favourites are only £5 from 5pm Thursday- Saturday?!"

"An offering of Cypriot dishes including hot and cold mezze dishes, burgers and wraps and mediterranean flatbreads. All their meat dishes (including chicken, beef sujuk and lamb) are listed as halal. Veggie options include haloumi and falafel."

"Serving irresistible Italian cuisine in casual, friendly surroundings, Prezzo Preston uses only the finest seasonal ingredients to create award-winning pizzas, as well as other dishes prepared using produce sourced directly from Italy, all at prices…"

"Located down Winckley Street, Pizza Express invites you to fill up on their vegan pizzas; made with vegan cheese and an assortment of tasty toppings. The restaurant is also home to vegan starters, sides, desserts, and drinks."

"The May Blitz of 1941 saw St Luke’s church forever changed when a bomb landed right on top of it’s roof. Over time, the city has lovingly restored it back to life and it now plays host to everything from weddings, to gigs, to farmers markets and cinema screenings. The church itself and the gardens around it are a total treat for the eye."

"St Luke’s Church, or the Bombed Out Church to the locals, sits proudly at the top of Bold Street and is a great spot for a photograph, especially if you get to head inside. Known as the Bombed Out Church because it no longer has a roof, it makes for an interesting photo for the collection. View this post on Instagram"

"A modest Anglican parish church, originally built in 1832, St. Luke’s was a victim of the Liverpool Blitz in 1941 and now stands as a roofless shell, a monument to those who were lost during the war."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Eirian Evans used under CC BY-SA 2.0. This rugby-mad town’s pride and joy is surely the Halliwell Jones Stadium, home to Rugby League team the Warrington Wolves. Built in 2003, the Halliwell Jones Stadium is a modern stadium that makes a great live sports venue!"

"Located on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art is a leading exhibition in exploring contemporary Chinese culture, through performances, workshops and film screenings. It is currently awaiting a date for reopening."