Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in St Helens

"When the Princes Dock tower is completed, it will slot into third in the list of Liverpool’s tallest structures, which is currently occupied by the Liverpool Cathedral. The Anglican Cathedral stands at 101 metres tall (331ft) - thanks to its beautiful bell tower, which visitors can go up and take in a stunning view of the city."

"Anglican Cathedral is the largest cathedral in England, but its Catholic Metropolitan counterpart is just as impressive. Apart from that, museums, galleries and stunning parks guarantee a fantastic experience."

"Standing proud since 1421 when Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built, the iconic Manchester Cathedral has survived world wars, bombings and the industrial revolution first hand. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows and carved ceilings as you wander around the building and listen to the sound of choristers and jazz that is often playing. If you want to learn more about the building there are guided tours every day at 11 am and 2 pm Monday to Saturday."

"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."

"Image Source Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, much famed as Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ King hosts the prestigious seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool. Built in Gothic Revival architecture style in 1962; this is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool and regarded as one of the heritage churches in Liverpool. Metropolitan Cathedral has their own choir band and organ; which performs on regular basis."

"Liverpool is home to several photogenic cathedrals, but the Metropolitan Cathedral is probably one of the most unusual buildings in the whole of the UK. Reminiscent of an alien ship landed in the middle of a city, the inside is also verging on the surreal. Whether you photograph the exterior or interior you’re bound to get something to add to your portfolio."

"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."

"This popular city centre attraction is a 19th-century, Neoclassical building which consists of concert halls and law courts. Standing strong since the mid-1800s, the multi-purpose hall still hosts a multitude of events."

"The discreet roof garden located in Oh Me Oh My on Water Street is a must visit to get the perfect Instagram shot with the famous Liverbirds and the Three Graces as your backdrop. It was at one time one of Liverpool’s hidden gems but now the secret is out so it is best to get their as early as you can especially if it is a warm day. The Rooftop Garden is open from March to October with various events throughout the year including BBQs and brunches which is perfect when the sun is shining with a cocktail in hand."

"Liverpool’s favourite sunshine cocktail spot is this stunning rooftop terrace bar which looks over the iconic Liver Building and Liverpool’s heritage waterfront. Open seasonally from March-October, this magical rooftop space is perfect for special occasions and celebratory drinks. The rooftop garden is situated on the 8th floor of West Africa House and has a whole host of tea and berry infused Liverpool Gins, as well as delightfully fruity cocktail concoctions."

"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."

"But this gurudwara is both a spiritual place and a learning center for Sikhs and their children. The gurudwara offers religious programs every day. In addition to this, they also conduct some educational programs for the young and the old."

"St. Ann’s Church is a Grade I listed, 18th century temple located in front of St. Ann’s Square, at the heart of Manchester’s shopping district, where the fashionable shopping avenues of New Cathedral Street and Barton Arcade converge. The church was consecrated at this spot in 1712, when Manchester was little more than a rural parish town. Named after St. Anne, the church’s shortened name is a reference to Lady Ann Bland who was its first patron."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Dan1980 used under CC BY 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Sankey Valley Park is a wonderful location to blow those cobwebs away, get that heart rate up and partake in a brisk walk in Warrington’s most loved parkland."

"Excellent park for a decent length walk, plenty of wildlife along the way. There are many birds and a couple of foxes around dusk. There is also plenty of space and singing birds."

"Seed & Cherry in the trendy Northern Quarter offers a unique artisan coffee experience. Alongside this, you can enjoy breakfast or brunch which includes a variety of healthy and creative recipes served as small plates. Its unique menu means you can try a variety of European and Mediterranean style savoury brunch dishes and still have room for its famous French toast."

"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."

"Situated just along from the Arndale, this Northern Quarter cafe is perfect for a healthy shopping break. It features all of our favourite kinds of healthy food, such as banana bread (well, it does contain fruit), smashed avocado and French toast. It’s also ranked 11/1,752 restaurants in Manchester on TripAdvisor, so we really think we’re onto a winner with this one!"

"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"

"This elegant local eaterie keeps diners bustling at breakfast, treating themselves to afternoon tea, stopping by for coffee, perusing an Internationally-inspired menu, or working up an appetite for bar snacks – with live music and a wonderfully relaxed late night ambiance which means the Pioneer is never short of company. Visit Pioneer Bar & Brasserie here. MORE - 12 Liverpool breakfast dishes you could be eating right now"

"Pioneer Bar & Brasserie in Crosby is known for its amazing drinks offers and bouncing atmosphere. Check out the latest drinks offers here."

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