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"This exciting museum is full of interactive displays and an ever-changing variety of exhibitions that explore science and industries!. You can see exhibitions such as how tornadoes are made, how the human body works and the history of communications in Manchester. You’ll also get to walk through a recreation of a Victorian sewer (smells included!), an air and space hall, animation exhibition and a hall dedicated to locomotives."

"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."

"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."

"One of five Imperial War Museums in the UK, Manchester’s addition to the repertoire is located in Media City. The striking aluminium-clad building houses a timeline of Britain’s conflicts since the First World War, drawing on different elements of war such as the involvement of women and the impact of science and technology on how wars are fought. Alongside the permanent exhibits are plenty of films and photographs showcasing what life was like during these conflicts.Imperial War Museum | © the yes man / Flickr"

"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North), Imperial War Museum North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1TZ - Visit now. IWM North was designed by Daniel Libeskind, whose beautiful waterfront building was based on a globe shattered by war and houses a permanent collection, special exhibitions and events that consider the many ways conflict shapes society."

"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!"

"Housed inside a former Edwardian pumping station, the People’s History Museum is one of the city’s most exciting institutions, dedicated to the history of democracy in the UK. Covering subjects much more radical than your average museum, exhibits chart the past two hundred years of working-class life for the people of Britain. Pay a visit to learn more about the fight for the vote whilst perusing one of the largest public collections of political material in Britain."

"The People's History Museum, located in Spinningfields, is the national museum of democracy. The More in Common: in Memory of Jo Cox exhibition sees the Jo Cox memorial wall on public display for the first time since Jo’s murder in June 2016. The specially commissioned virtual Wall of Hope is a space to add personal tribute messages."

"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…"

"19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse."

"Boasting the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in Britain, along with an eclectic selection of bars, restaurants, shops and cultural attractions, including some of the city's finest independents, Royal Albert Dock is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK."

"Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WU - Visit now. Salford Museum and Art Gallery is a friendly city museum close to Peel Park with special appeal to families; the highlight is Lark Hill Place, a charming Victorian Street installation. Salford Museum and Art Gallery began a phased reopening at the beginning of August."

"The museums in Salford give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Salford with these museums."

"This handsome restaurant in the Corn Exchange is the first English branch of Alston’s award-winning Glaswegian restaurant. It specialises in gin and steak, with each cut selected from the top one per cent of Scottish beef and dry hung for 35 days for optimum flavour before being cooked in specialist Montague ovens."

"This Glaswegian steak house is sequestered beneath Manchester’s beautiful Corn Exchange and specialises in cold-compound gins and the finest Aberdeen Angus beef. Pop next door into their hidden gin bar afterwards for a cocktail to end the night on a high."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is a place brimming in an abundance of the many wildlife that you can find in this area. A nature reserve consisted of wetlands and tillable land, this is certainly the best place to be closer to nature with the thriving population of different birds and water voles. From spot marsh harriers, barn owls, sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, as well as, lapwings, redshank, dunlin and oystercatchers you would certainly feel amazed exploring the place and the wildlife known in the area."

"Nestling alongside the River Alt, Lunt Village is home to this peaceful haven of wildlife and tranquility. You’ll find an assortment of inhabitants at this bird-watching site; from water birds to barn owls, geese and kestrels, as you make your way around signposted paths at this wonderful wetland nature reserve. Further details here"

"A post shared by Miš Lov (@mish_lov) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:07am PDT. Lunt Meadows is a little-explored, quiet wetland reserve perfect for kids, walkers, and twitchers. There’s even a chance to explore an active archegonial site, woodlands, and go for a stroll along the banks of the River Alt."

"Average Rating - 4.70Total Number of Ratings - 233Location - Manchester CentralReview - The chicken noodle was absolutely delicious!!!. View Lameizi Chinese Restaurant Menu"

"This central Manchester Chinese food spot is famed for its hot dishes. Everyone could do with spicing up their lives a bit right now. The lockdown days can drag a little."

"Found in Whitworth Park, the Whitworth Art Gallery is part of the University of Manchester and owns more than 60,000 works of art. It was first opened in 1889 and now showcases paintings by the likes of William Blake, Thomas Gainsborough, and Camille Pissarro. There is also an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as a wallpaper collection, which includes more than 5,000 examples of vibrant papers."

"From 19 May – 1 July, The Whitworth is open for film screenings of its new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors. The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from 19 May to 1 July. The rest of the gallery remains closed while the next exhibitions are installed, following COVID-19 safety guidelines."

"Part of the University of Manchester, The Whitworth acts as a bridge between the university and the people of the city by providing a space to meet, play and learn. The gallery has been named Best Emerging Cultural Destination in Europe and includes gallery spaces, a study centre, learning studio and collections centre."

"One of the finest art galleries in Europe, the Walker contains work from the 13th century up until the present day with a mixture of sculpture, painting, fashion and decorative art. The impressive architecture of the gallery is worth a visit alone. Once you've made your way around the collections, why not linger a bit longer and soak up the atmosphere with a coffee at the café and a browse in the gift shop?"

"Located in the beautiful area of St George’s Quarter, the Walker Art Gallery houses one of the largest art collections outside of London. As another place to visit with free entry in Liverpool, this is a mecca of all things paintings, decorative arts, and sculptures. In the gallery, you’ll find incredible pieces from classic Monet to 20th-century modern art and even contemporary art."