Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Smalldale

"Manchester is world famous for its connections to science and industry, from the first steam-powered mill and the first steam-powered railway line, to the invention of the modern computer. Based on the site of the oldest passenger railway station in the world, you can find out more about Manchester's industrial history through their hands-on exhibitions and their huge collection of vintage vehicles and machinery."

"Manchester’s extensive industrial past is celebrated at the Science and Industry Museum, which offers educational installations and free play areas for kids. Wander through the venue’s main textiles pit, which features original machinery from the city’s 19th-century mills. Meanwhile, the venue’s expert Explainers are on-hand to ignite curiosity and encourage discussion about Manchester’s proud working history."

"One of the best free museums in Manchester, the Science and Industry Museum is part of the nationwide Science Museum Group. This museum focuses on the development of science, technology and industry in Manchester. Our favourite parts are the excellent textiles gallery and aeronautics section."

"Explore collections that tell the stories of conflict, from the First World War to the present day in IWM North’s Main Exhibition Space. Discover the forgotten histories of service personnel and civilians, see conflict through the eyes of artists and immerse yourself in the Big Picture Show this summer. This is a place where every object on display, every contemporary work of art and every exhibition is designed to live long in the memory."

"This museum focuses chiefly on the human cost of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Feb 6–June 13 it will exhibit the work of and personal memorabilia of war photographer Don McCullin. Other exhibitions include images by Sean Sutton, an exploration of the life of Odette Hallowes, the heroine of World War Two, and a photographic display marking the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall."

"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…"

"Manchester is a great city and there is so much to see and do as a family and its sad that its often overlooked when people are visiting the UK. Similarly to London, Manchester is jam packed with museums covering so many different areas and each providing a different and unique experience to children and families. Below are my pick of the best museums in Manchester for children which are all a great day out for families and most are free, so great for keeping the costs down on adventures!"

"From Egyptian mummies and dinosaurs, to live reptiles and the world’s oldest horse. With an expansive collection of oddities and some of history’s most important specimens, Manchester Museum really holds up amongst the nation’s best. The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL (museum.manchester)"

"Around since 1821, the Manchester Museum has about six million items for perusal, focusing on botany, zoology, Egyptology, palaeontolog, and live specimens. Handily a 15-minute walk from the city centre, the museum is part of the University of…"

"Manchester also has the John Rylands Library, churches, cathedrals, and museums dedicated to art, culture, and history. In the evening, prepare for your flight home from Manchester International Airport."

"If authentic Italian cooking is what you’re after, then head into the city centre to try out VeroGusto. From homemade pasta, torte, fish or more, VeroGusto is a place to treat yourself to the finest seasonal ingredients to be found. With each dish immaculate and bursting with the passion they put into cooking it, diners won’t leave unsatisfied."

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"03/05/2021: We were the first to eat at their outdoor tables since the lockdown was lifted. Excellent plate full, plenty of meat and veg. Will be back for more."

"The fairly new in town Feel Good Club is literally dedicated to helping improve mental wellbeing, not only from the beautifully positive notes left on each coffee cup, but with the spacious, happy decor and mental health first aid trained workforce, too. Now complete with an outdoor terrace, the coffee shop is the perfect place to shut off from the world every once in a while, with brunch dishes and plenty of snacks on the menu to try while you watch the day pass by. Feel Good Club, 26-28 Hilton St, M1 2EH."

"Mental health and wellbeing cafe Feel Good Club – Manchester’s new kid on the block in the Northern Quarter – has remained open throughout the second national lockdown for takeaway services to provide much-needed support for those who need it most. And on top of that, the coffee is just pretty damn good. 26 – 28 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EH"

"The Northern Quarter’s mental health and wellness cafe has made the decision to reopen for walk-ins at its new outdoor seating area from this week, and you can find menus, opening times and more information on the website here."

"The Alpine menu will be offering savoury crepes for one day only, with two different fillings to choose from. You can either go for the black forest ham and cheese, or a sweet potato and spinach filling, both drenched in a rich cheese sauce. There is also a sweet option available - filled with chocolate praline and preserved blood orange slices."

"Manchester's first Bavarian bier palace, cook haus and bakery is a cavernous space which sees Pilsner Urquell served straight from huge shiny tanks, while meat comes in the form of steak, schnitzel, curry or bratwurst."

"Chiquito is a lively, family friendly Mexican chain restaurant. They serve breakfast, available every day until noon. Breakfast items include the Breakfast Sizzler, Breakfast Chimichanga plain tortilla, Mexican eggs benedict and the Breakfast feast."

"South of the border' passion is always served up at Chiquito. A menu of bold Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine is prepared however the diner likes it. Burritos, sizzling fajitas and tacos can all be customised for vegetarians or those wanting more spice."

", a hybrid club-restaurant-hotel, the Twisted Burger Company specialises in melt-in-the-mouth, out-of-this-world burgers which are sure to entice even the most reluctant burger eater. Burgers range from meat to chicken to vegetarian, and are all characterised by an array of extravagant toppings and sides. Highlights from the dazzling menu include the Drop It Like It’s Hot, with spicy refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce and a house BBQ sauce, or the Rasher’s Delight, the UK’s first bacon burger featuring a double bacon patty, coleslaw and dressing."

"You might already be familiar with Twisted Burger at The Harley but if you’re not, their colossal creations are a must-try. Their vegetarian and vegan burgers are legendary,  which can be accompanied by a choice of three ‘Dead Twisted’, sauces to slather it in, courtesy of Drop Dead Co. Everything is locally sourced and freshly made to order.334 Glossop rd, Facebook: TwistedBurgerCompany"

"Veggie & Vegan Friendly – Burgers are everywhere, lets face it. But we believe that there is only a handful of places doing the burger justice and Twisted Burger Company is one of them. They’ve collaborated with the legendary team over at Drop Dead to create their very own vegan feast and believe us this duet is one not to pass by."

"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."

"I swear that the good people of Manchester were waiting for me to leave… I’d been visiting for the inaugural Cup North back in 2014 and no sooner had I left, than it seemed a slew of new coffee shops opened, led by Federal Café & Bar, which, by the way, does what it says on the tin. By day, it’s a café, while by night, it morphs into a bar, although, as I discovered, the staff will happily serve you coffee long into the night (and, I suspect, alcohol during the day). The coffee side of the equation is handled by Kiwi transplants, Ozone, supplying the Hodson blend and decaf on espresso, with a couple of single-origins on pour-over, impressive when you consider the (lack of) available space."

"Having conquered Northern Quarter with their Aussie-style brunch bowls, Federal has opened another charming spot in Deansgate. Expect the same easy breezy vibes, alongside healthy plates that include a winning banana bread."

"City-centre favourite Federal offers an all-day brunch until 6pm, as well as a range of sandwiches, bagels and amazing coffee. We recommend The Turkish Eggs. View this post on Instagram"