Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Hindley Green

"High on St. James’s Mount, the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool dominates the city and the Mersey estuary. Construction began in 1903 when Liverpool was at the peak of its prosperity as Britain’s principal transatlantic port. Despite two world wars, the end of the British Empire, and the city’s economic decline, work continued—using stone quarried at Woolton—until it was formally completed in 1924."

"Opened in 1978, Liverpool’s monumental and magnificent cathedral is the largest in the UK and the eighth largest in the world – meaning it’s rightfully regarded as a national treasure. The cathedral boasts a number of record statistics – such as having the UK’s largest organ and the world’s widest and tallest gothic-style arches – and there are spectacular views of the city from its tower."

"Perched on the banks of the River Irwell, Manchester Cathedral - officially the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St. Mary, St. Denys, and St. George - dates mostly from 1422 to 1506 and was raised to cathedral status in 1847. Particularly attractive are its chapels on both sides of the nave and choir. It was built between 1486 and 1508 with further additions and alterations in almost every subsequent century."

"Manchester Cathedral is located on Victoria Street, in between the National Museum of Football and Victoria Station. Although the origins of the cathedral are not clear, the construction is believed to have started around 700 AD. At the time though, it was just a church."

"Manchester Cathedral has been around since 1215, but has gone through multiple refurbishments. It’s not a massive cathedral but is a nice way to spend an hour or so. Entrance is free (although donations are encouraged)."

"Until the erection of today’s popular 1960s building, Roman Catholics in Liverpool had no true cathedral in which to worship. Edward Welby Pugin, son of the more famous Augustus, was commissioned to design a cathedral in 1853 but only part of it was built, which served as a parish church until it was demolished in the 1980s. After the Anglican cathedral began to rise at one end of Hope Street in 1904, Sir Edwin Lutyens was commissioned to outdo Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s design at a new site at the other end of the same street."

"The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is the city’s second cathedral, having been built in 1967. This cathedral is nicknamed the “Catholic Cathedral” to distinguish it from the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral. The cathedral is the largest Catholic cathedral in Britain and serves the vast Catholic community in Liverpool."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Andrew Farquhar used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Just opposite Lime Street railway station in the center of Liverpool is St. George’s Hall. It is a Neoclassical-style building that opened in 1854 and is home to performance halls and law courts."

"1 km from city center 1 out of 10 places to visit in Liverpool. It is one of the most famous buildings in Liverpool. A perfect example of Greco Roman architecture, this was built in 1854 and Queen Victoria once remarked that is was worthy of ancient Athens."

"A post shared by OH ME OH MY (@ohmeohmy_liv) on Jun 13, 2018 at 2:47am PDT. Another of our fabulous outdoor lunch venues in Liverpool that has superb waterfront views is Oh Me Oh My. This amazing dining space has a sprawling outdoor terrace that directly overlooks the Royal Liver building so, whilst enjoying the splendour of Liverpool’s stunning architecture, you can relax in the sun whilst eating from their amazing lunch menu."

"Oh Me Oh My boasts the accolade of being both a rooftop and a secret bar. Located in West Africa House, this secret bar is one of the city’s finest, with its daytime Parisian-style café being a must-visit. Its rooftop bar, Goodness Gracious, offers stunning views of the Royal Liver Building and beyond."

"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."

"Warrington Town Hall was built in 1750, and listed as a Grade I building nearly 200 years later, in 1949. The hall consists of a country house designed by James Gibbs for Thomas Patten - originally called Bank Hall - with two detached wings, all of which are listed. THe Patten family were highly respected merchants in Warrington, having made the River Mersey passable from Runcorn to Bank Quay, and owning a copper smelting factory."

"Constructed in 1750, Warrington’s graceful Town Hall was originally a mansion known as Bank Hall. This Palladian residence, with a pediment sporting the coat of arms of the Pattens, was built for Thomas Patten, whose family was in the copper smelting business. Bank Hall was sold to Warrington Borough Council by John Wilson-Patten 1870 and its grounds became Warrington’s first public park."

"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."

"The Beatles Statue at Liverpool Pier head is definitely Instagram worthy. Get a photo with these larger than life size figures and look like you’re part of the fab four. The Beatles Statue is only a 10 minute walk from our Cumberland and Sir Thomas Street locations."

"The larger than life statues of the Fab Four are waiting for you to take your picture with them on our famous Waterfront. Right in front of the stunning Three Graces, you can't really get a better spot for those Instagram selfies. View this post on Instagram"

"One of Liverpool’s Three Graces, the Royal Liver Building is Grade I listed and dominates the city’s waterfront skyline. Opened in 1911 as the home of the Royal Liver Assurance – and arguably the city’s most famous landmark – the building was Britain’s first major construction and one of the first in the world to be built using reinforced concrete. Two fabled Liver Birds perch upon the building’s two clock towers; with legend stating that if these two birds were to fly away then Liverpool would cease to exist."

"A post shared by Royal Liver Building (@royalliver1911) on Feb 7, 2020 at 1:27am PST. The Royal Liver Building is arguably Liverpool’s most famous landmark and is part of the city’s Maritime UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Eagle-eyed visitors will notice two giant Liver Bird statues perched atop its spires."

"The most well-known Cantonese restaurant in Manchester, the Yang Sing recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. To celebrate the Year of the Pig, they have come up with a special set banquet on Sunday 10th February (£46pp), all accompanied by a martial arts demonstration, firecrackers and a private lion dance. Their banquet dishes win the award for the most poetic names and include ‘double dish prosperity toss’ as well as ‘longevity noodles’ (more here).Yang Sing, Canton House, 34 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4JY. Tel: 0161 236 2200"

"Cantonese cooking doesn’t come much more authentic than Yang Sing. Serving dim sum for 30 years, the chefs here know what they’re doing, so you’re in for a treat. Check out the good-value banqueting options."

"Average Rating - 4.56Total Number of Ratings - 3887Location - Manchester CentralReview - Fantastic flavours and great portion sizes. Arrived still hot even though it travelled 5 miles."

"Starting with number 5, Victoria Park is a Green Flag award winning park that was opened in 1897, making it one of the oldest parks in the city. It is located in Swinton, right next to Swinton Football Club. There is a wide range of facilities in the park including an events area, tennis courts, outdoor gym equipment and a children’s play area."