Must See Sights and Landmarks in Westhoughton Area

"Also known as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, this huge structure - designed by the same architect who created the country's iconic red telephone boxes. The Anglican Liverpool Cathedral on St. James's Mount was consecrated in 1978, although services were held here in the 1920s. The Cathedral is very impressive with its copper roof, red sandstone walls and a 330-foot-high tower containing a carillon with 2,500 bells."

"One of two cathedrals in the city, Liverpool Cathedral was built in 1904 but has been altered and re-imagined many times since. The cathedral was originally designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also designed Battersea Power Station in London, and England’s iconic red telephone box. Liverpool Cathedral is the longest in the world, with an external length of 189 metres."

"A post shared by Photos Of Britain 🇬🇧 (@photosofbritain) on Mar 31, 2019 at 3:20am PDT. Liverpool Cathedral was constructed between 1904 and 1978. But what it lacks in age, it more than makes up for in size and magnificence."

"Manchester Cathedral has undergone extensive restoration works, both in the Victorian era and in recent years, following damage from the 1996 IRA bombing of the city centre. The cathedral has existed in some form on the site since medieval times, and holds artifacts that date back to Manchester’s existence as a Saxon settlement. The main body of this Gothic cathedral was originally constructed in the late 15th century, overseen by church warden James Stanley."

"As I mentioned just before, Manchester Cathedral is located in the city centre, so you don’t have to walk far. Actually, most of the photo locations in Manchester are located very close to each other, so at no point, you have to walk for more than 20-25 minutes. However, there are free buses in Manchester, so if it rains, you can definitely hop on one and head to Manchester Cathedral."

"This church built in the Gothic style is a very pretty sight to see in Manchester. One of the oldest buildings in the city, it is also a historic site. The stunning design of the rustic building is reason enough to visit it but the interiors are equally beautiful and are sure to transport you back in time."

"The striking design of this cathedral makes it a rather unique attraction to visit. Though the history of this cathedral is more contemporary than that of its sister venue at the other end of Hope Street, its gothic-revival architectural style makes it a standout feature of Liverpool’s skyline. Building began in 1928, although it wasn't actually completed until 1967."

"If nothing else, the striking design of this cathedral makes it a rather unique attraction to visit. Though the history of this cathedral is more contemporary than that of its sister venue at the other end of Hope Street, its gothic-revival architectural style makes it a standout feature of Liverpool’s skyline."

"Restored by a local heritage group, St. George's Heritage & Visitor Centre occupies St. George's (Church of Ireland), built in 1827."

"Goodness Gracious is a secret rooftop beer garden located on the top of events space, Oh Me Oh My. From this exclusive bar you will have a VIP view of the Liver Building, as you sit back and breathe in the beauty of this historic landmark from this stunning terrace. View the Liverpool Waterfront and watch as the iconic Mersey Ferries travel along the water, utter bliss."

"It’s open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm and closed to the public on the weekend for private events. It may seem all simple on the outside but it’s higher up that it gets more interesting. 8 floors up you can visit their rooftop garden which features stunning views of Liverpool."

"Goodness Gracious rooftop garden is back open so you can enjoy cocktails with incredible views of the Royal Liver Building. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by GoodnessGraciousRoofGarden (@goodnessgraciousroofgarden)"

"Alan Turing Statue is also a very important LGBTQ landmark in Manchester. It’s located in Sackville Gardens, just behind the Gay Village. Alan Turing was a computer scientist and mathematician best known for his work on Enigma (German encrypting machine) during WWII."

"Situated next to Manchester Victoria station, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station Station offers accommodation in Manchester. Located 1.4 km from Manchester Arena, the property is also 2.4 k..."

"Right above the desk of the reception you’ll see these baskets hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant of the hotel is also very photogenic."

"Warrington’s parish church is an atmospheric sandstone building with a spire 86 metres high. This is the eighth highest spire in the country, and the fifth highest among parish churches. Most of St Elphin’s dates from a restoration that took place in the 1860s, but there are fragments of earlier buildings."

"84 Plymouth Grove is known now as Elizabeth Gaskell's House, a small museum dedicated to Victorian literature and life. The Grade II listed neoclassical villa was once the residence of William and Elizabeth Gaskell, Manchester's most famous Victorian writer, and the rooms have been preserved to showcase her life. There is also a scenic garden, which has been planted to detail the sort of garden the Gaskells would have had back in the day."

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"There is something of a coffee scene emerging in Liverpool, with independent outfits springing up left right and centre in a bid to appeal to the eclectic tastes of the Scouse java junkie. Most of the best bean action is to be found in the area around the city centres main drag, Bold Street, and trendy up-and-coming area of the Baltic Triangle. The latter is located on the edge of the city centre towards the city’s iconic waterfront and well worth checking out when visiting."

"Big 7 wrote: “With three locations across the city, you won’t be too far away from some of the best coffee in Liverpool. “92 Degrees coffee roasts with small-batch, hand production methods for perfect flavour."

"With three locations across the city, you won’t be too far away from some of the best coffee in Liverpool. 92 Degrees coffee roasts with small-batch, hand production methods for perfect flavour."

"Just across the Mersey on the Wirral, this hidden gem is a favourite with local families thanks to its beautiful river views and pirate ship in the beer garden. If you’re taking a ferry trip over to this side of town, it’s a lovely spot for lunch on a sunny day. The food is excellent value for the quality- the extensive menu features fresh mussels, prime cut steaks, seafood pasta dishes and Moroccan tagines."

"The Mexican restaurant and tapas bar offers a fun atmosphere, with chefs cooking dishes right in front of you. Guests can choose from chips and dips, nachos and a whole-host of traditional Mexican food. The Stanley Street restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with users recommending the burritos."