Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Shevington

"There’s nowhere better to see just how how much Manchester was the heart of the Industrial Revolution than at the Museum of Science and Industry. The train station with the old tracks, the hangars full of disused planes…I really felt transported back to the 19th century. Back then, this city would have felt like the centre of the world to the people who lived there."

"Castlefield’s Science and Industry Museum is dedicated to ideas that change the world. Explore Manchester’s history of innovation and discovery in interactive, family-friendly exhibitions. Pay a visit to see exhibitions including Use Hearing Protection: the early years of Factory Records and Top Secret: from ciphers to cyber-security."

"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."

"The Imperial War Museum, the huge silver structure across the water from MediaCityUK, will be back open from May 19. The main exhibition space, along with the Big Picture Show - which projects documentary-style footage and stories onto the walls of the gallery - will both return. The exhibition Aid Workers: Ethics Under Fire is also open, free to visit and extended until September 24."

"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!"

"IWM North highlights the impact of war on people's lives through their stories and artefacts, plus military vehicles and aircraft and audio-visual displays. There are a range of special exhibitions, educational events and children's activities on offer…"

"If you want to find out more about the history of working people, the trade union movement, women’s suffrage, the cooperative movement and more, then you’ll love the People’s History Museum. Main Gallery 2, Peoples History Museum. Fresh from its £12.5 million redevelopment, this museum houses more than 400 trade union and political banners, 7,000 trade union badges and 2,000 political and election posters."

"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."

"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"

"Home to a spookily rotating mummy and a T-Rex skeleton, Manchester Museum is the city’s largest institution, containing enough exhibits to keep you entertained for an entire afternoon. A large part of the collection is dedicated to natural history with perfectly preserved plants, animals and insects on display, as well as a vivarium that allows visitors to come face to face with some of the rarest frogs and lizards on the planet. The Ancient Egypt and Archaeology exhibitions also draw in large crowds."

"About: Manchester Museum features two floors of fun and fascinating exhibits, dedicated to archaeology, anthropology and natural history. The museum's displays include fossils, rocks and minerals, stuffed animals, birds and insects, money, and archaeological finds. Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL"

"If you are looking for one place that incorporates the essence of Liverpool then head to Albert Dock!. From museums and shops to restaurants and bars, Albert Dock has it all. The rare urban melange is perhaps just as perfect as its location- the serene water amidst all the buzz is sure to keep you entertained for hours."

"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."

"Twelve Tellers in Church Street is open 9am until 9pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 9am until 10pm Friday and Saturday."

"Famous for its laid back vibes and amazing hand crafted cocktails, Red Door is the perfect place to rid yourself of the post-Christmas blues. The classic Negroni joins The Clover Club, Apple & Elderflower Aviation, Singapore Sling and iconic Gin Martini to raise a glass to our favourite spirit. Check out the menu here."

"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?!"

"Recently opened, Furnivals Well was launched by the people behind Berry & Rye, so you can guarantee you’re in good hands if you visit. Located within one of Liverpool’s old Victorian prison, this cocktail bar is jam-packed with heritage and history and serves some five star drinks as well. Try out their sharing fish bowls, served in elegant glass trifle bowls, if you’re heading for a night out with a group."

"One of the most opulent venues in town, Grand Pacific offers a contemporary take on global food – with influences taken from all over Asia when forming their menu. We’re talking everything from Korean hot plates to an Asian fusion burger, as well as kimchi topped steak and lamb massaman curry. If that wasn’t all, the restaurant serves up an extra special High Tea, with delectable treats such as Arancini, lobster buttered crumpets, tuna tartare, Eccles cake and more, and a sweeter option which is complete with lemon tarts, chocolate truffles, scones and macarons."

"Serving up a stunning selection of Pan-Asian dishes, Grand Pacific is one of Manchester's most eye-wateringly pretty restaurants. from tempura Szechuan seabass to lamb massaman curry and kimchi-laced steaks, it's got fusion cooking down to an art form."

"Decadent interiors are matched with an exotic menu drawing from all corners of the globe at Grand Pacific. From pea and wasabi houmous to soy and treacle cured salmon, this isn't your average Japanese meal; it's a modern take on East Asian flavours."

"All rooms at the Patten Arms Hotel have been elegantly decorated and benefit from an en suite bathroom, freeview television, telephone and hospitality tray. Breakfast is included. Food is served in the bar area until 8:30pm."

"With it Tex-Mex menu, it is a fantastic restaurant and bar which hosts 5 full length ten pin bowling lanes within the same venue, so you can eat, drink and play all within the same building. Part of Black Dog Ballroom, Dog Bowl is a quirky and unique venue that’s guaranteed to add a little fun to your Manchester stag weekend…. Nothing beats a little competitiveness between friends,"

"Here at Dog Bowl, kids under 12 can play bowling for free when they dine in the venue. What’s best, this offer is also valid even in half term!. They have special features for little ones including bumpers, ramps, lightweight bowling balls and others."

"Looking for a cheap lunch in Manchester with flavour and fun to boot?. Not only does the weekday lunch menu only set guests back a mere £5 at Dog Bowl, you can finish off your meal with a dose of bowling in their unique Manchester venue."

"Large pub on the outskirts of the town centre which focuses heavily on good value meals and a large screen television for watching Premier League football and other sports events. There is also a pub quiz on a Tuesday and Sunday evening from 9pm.". Read the full entry here"

"Credit: Graham Hogg licensed for commercial use under Creative Commons. Burton Salmon straddles the border of West and North Yorkshire and is home to one of the finest country pubs near Leeds. The Plough Inn is full of character with features that date back as far as the 17th century, like the low vaulted-ceiling."

"Love Lane Brewery Bar & Kitchen could be one of our favourite venues in the city. You can explore the working brewery on a special tour, tuck into some delicious food from the kitchen or drinks some or book yourself a place on their special Rooted Real Gin Yoga class which relaunches this month. Find out more and book here."

"When the big city gets too big and the bright lights too blinding, we have the perfect solution. Find your sanctuary at Malmaison Manchester Spa. Whether you want to get glammed up and gorgeous for your big night out or melt away that tension after a hard week at work, this place is your perfect spa escape."

"A secret little hideaway where you can escape and find harmony and balance for both body and mind. Please note that the spa will remain closed until October 2021. For Further Information and To Book A Spa Day"

" Set in the lush Malmaison Hotel in the very heart of Manchester, near Piccadilly Station and Gardens, Smoak Bar & Grill is a feast for the senses ..." Read our full review"