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6.1milesMuseum of Transport
Boyle Street, Cheetham, Manchester, M88UW
The Museum of Transport, Manchester has one of the largest collections of transport of its kind in the country. The vehicles themselves represent the development of public road transport in Greater Manchester, from horse-drawn vehicles to the first generation of accessible transport; and also includes the prototype for Metrolink trams.
7.3milesUrbis
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M43BG
Urbis explores Urban culture and the cities of today and tomorrow through four floors of exhibitions about city life. Our exhibition programme features international large-scale exhibitions offering unique insights into the dynamic culture of the modern city, with innovative explorations of design, architecture, graffiti, music and the urban environment.
7.5milesGreater Manchester Police Museum
Newton Street, Manchester, M11ET
Housed in a Victorian police station complete with original charge office and prison cells. Galleries house police vehicles and displays of uniforms and equipment.
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7.9milesManchester Mills
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, M34FP
See thunderous cotton machinery demonstrated by our Presenters in the Textile Gallery.Weekdays 3:00pmWeekends 11:00am & 3:00pm.
8.2milesWhitaker Park and Rossendale Museum
Whitaker Park, Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB46RE
Discover a place full of history. From country to coast explore Lancashire 's rich and varied heritage in some of our county's finest museums.
8.3milesTurton Tower
Turton Bottoms, BL70HG
A Delightful Tudor House in Woodland Gardens A distinctive 15th century English country house. Set in relaxing woodlands on the edge of the popular walking area of the West Pennine Moors.
8.5milesManchester Museum
The University, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139PL
The Manchester Museum provides access to about six million items from every continent of the globe. Butterflies and carvings from India; birds and bark-cloth from the Pacific; live frogs and ancient pottery from America; fossils and native art from Australia; mammals and ancient Egyptian craftsmanship from Africa; plants, coins and minerals from Europe; art from past civilisations of the Mediterranean; and beetles, armour and archery from Asia.
8.9milesPortland Basin Museum
Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne, OL70QA
Housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse the museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. Portland Basin Museum is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family!Step back in time on our 1920s street, as the sights and sounds of bygone Tameside are brought to life.
8.9milesImperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M171TZ
The museum tells people's stories of war and its impact. Built by Daniel Libeskind to resemble three shards of a shattered globe, representing conflict on land, air and water.
9.2milesSaddleworth Museum and Art Gallery
High Street, Uppermill, OL36HS
Situated by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and housed in part of the old Victoria Mill, Saddleworth Museum is full of intriguing objects from the past. The Museum tells the story of the people who have created Saddleworth's landscape and character.
9.6milesGallery of Costume
Platt Hall, Rusholme, Manchester, M145LL
The Gallery of Costume contains one of the largest collections of costume and accessories in Britain. The Gallery is an excellent resource for students and researchers.
12.8milesHat Works Museum
Wellington Mill, Wellington Rd South, Stockport, Gtr Manch., SK30EU
The UK's first and only museum dedicated to the exciting world of hats and hat making. Watch the hatting demonstrators as they reveal the art and mystery of hat making.
15milesGawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, BB128UA
This imposing house, set in tranquil grounds in the heart of urban Lancashire, resembles the great Hardwick Hall and is very probably by the same architect, Robert Smythson. In the middle of the 19th century Sir Charles Barry was commissioned to restore the house, thereby creating the opulent interiors we see today.
15.1milesHindley Hall
Hall Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN22SQ
Hindley Hall - golf course in Wigan, Lancashire. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01942 255131 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy (if available) and green fees at Hindley Hall golf course/club.
15.5milesWaves Water Fun Centre
Nab Lane, Blackburn, BB21LN
Swimming pool at Waves Water Fun Centre in Blackburn, Lancashire. Contact venue on 01254 51111 for opening times and entrance costs.
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16.1milesDunham Massey
3m SW of Altrincham (A56), WA144SJ
Country estate including mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas, impressive garden and deer park. An early Georgian house built around a Tudor core, Dunham Massey was extensively reworked in the early years of the 20th century.
17milesQuarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, SK94LA
Water power was the wonder of the late 18th Century and today you can see this technological breakthrough in action at Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate. Award-winning galleries are devoted to water and steam power, with hands-on displays and exhibits, an 1830s Beam Engine and a Horizontal Steam Engine which steam daily.
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17.6milesBankfield Museum
Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road, Halifax, HX36HG
Set in a wonderful Victorian mill owners house, Bankfield has a growing reputation as a centre for textiles and contemporary craft.With its internationally important collection of textiles, weird and wonderful objects from around the world, plus commissions by leading makers and a varied programme of exhibitions and events, there is much to see and enjoy.
17.6milesWigan Pier
Trencherfield Mill, Wigan, WN34EF
At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. Witness the Victorian way of life from schooldays through to work and play.
17.7milesWhalley Abbey
, Whalley, BB79SS
Standing on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley Abbey has been a focal point for hospitality since the fourteenth century. It began its history as a community of Cistercian monks.
18.1milesAstley Hall Museum
Astley Park, Chorley, PR71NP
Astley Hall Museum dates back to Elizabethan times with changes and additions over the centuries, all helping make a visit to the Hall a fascinating and enjoyable experience. This grade I listed building is the jewel in Chorley's crown, with stunning plaster work and architectural features.
18.1milesShibden Hall
Listers Road, Halifax, HX36XG
Set in 90 acres of rolling parkland with a range of attractions including woodland, walks, an orienteering course, children's rides, miniature railway, pitch and putt and a boating lake, Shibden is the perfect venue for a family day out. Please call to check the opening times of these facilities.
19.2milesSamlesbury Hall
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, PR50UP
Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House. Over the years there have been many changes.
19.2milesTatton Park
Knutsford, WA166QN
A day at Tatton Park has much to offer, its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer. Award-winning gardens, a working farm, speciality shops and a superb programme of special events complete the picture.
19.4milesTolson Memorial Museum
Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD58DJ
The history book of a typical Yorkshire town, Tolson Museum draws a vivid and intriguing picture of Huddersfield and its people, from the prehistoric to the present. Each layer of Huddersfield's past is revealed in its exciting displays.
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