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Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northern England
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northern England are listed below.
Gallery Oldham (Museum / Art Gallery)
Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham
The large social history collection represents the lives of local people, from the industrial era of cotton and engineering to the present day. The extensive natural... more
Maritime Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Queen Victoria Square, Hull
On display is a full size whale skeleton that demonstrates the enormous size of these creatures along with a collection of Maritime paintings. There is also... more
Durham Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
The Chapter Office, The College, Durham
Entry is free though donations are welcome in order to keep the wonderful interior of Durham Cathedral open to the public. There are many aspects of... more
Ripley Castle (Historic House)
Ripley, Harrogate
There are fascinating stories to be told about the Castle and its inhabitants because it has belonged to the same family, the Ingilby’s, for 26 generations... more
Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club (Spa)
Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield
This smart wellbeing spot has everything you need for a relaxing country getaway: a divine pool to swim out and refresh your thoughts, a sauna and... more
Monkwearmouth Station Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
North Bridge Street, Sunderland
Seven interactive galleries have been developed as part of the £1million development of the museum, making learning about the history of travel and transport in Tyne... more
Lyme Park (Historic House)
Disley, Stockport
The state rooms are adorned with Mortlake tapestries with Grinling Gibbons wood-carvings in the dining room, and feature an important collection of unique English clocks. The... more
The Ridges (Garden)
Weavers Brow (cont of Cowling Road), Limbrick, Heath Charnock, Chorley
The surrounding six acres of land was developed into a walled kitchen garden planted with fruit trees, and the rest was developed into landscaped gardens, lawns,... more
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- Spring Bank holiday Garden Open Days Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May
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Sutton Park (Historic House)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York
The Chinese Drawing room has delicate oriental wallpaper while the Tea Room is painted in imitation tortoiseshell. Also a rich collection of 18th century furniture, paintings... more
York Golf Club (Golf Course)
Lords Moor Lane, Strensall, York
The 426 yard sixth is also tough with a stream running across the fairway and while the eighth at 466 yards is the stroke one hole,... more
Lightwater Valley Theme Park (Attraction / Activity)
North Stainley, Ripon
Explore the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove, from the spinningly explosive Powder Kegs to the mighty Black Pearl, before venturing into the mysterious subterranean word of... more
The Rum Story (Attraction / Activity)
Lowther Street, Whitehaven
You follow a trail from the prim clerk’s office with its handwritten ledgers, high desks and stools and original safe on to a tropical rainforest which... more
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley
Most of the services are operated by steam trains... more
Royal Birkdale Golf Club (Golf Course)
Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport
A plaque on the 16th hole commemorates Arnold Palmer's great shot in vile weather on the way to his Open win 1961. The course spans 6,690... more
Lindisfarne Priory (Museum / Art Gallery)
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Lindisfarne was a treasure house of jewels and manuscripts, including incomparable illuminated Gospels (now in the British Library), and is still a holy site and has... more
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon (Museum / Art Gallery)
Locomotion, Shildon
Also on display is the prototype Deltic, and interactive exhibits. Steam train rides are available throughout the summer and there is an exciting events programme... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
York
On the first floor an unusual central corridor runs the length of the house. It is filled with 18th century treasures including over 100 pictures on... more
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate (Historic House)
The Walk, Liverpool
This rambling house has an interesting collection of carved furniture, tapestries and Jacobean plasterwork. Some of the smaller rooms are hung with William Morris wallpapers showing... more
Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience (Attraction / Activity)
Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool
Visitors tour HMS Trincomalee as part of their visit to Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience. State of the art audioguides are available that give a vivid description of... more
Liverpool FC Museum Tour (Museum / Art Gallery)
Anfield Road, Liverpool
The stadium tour allows you behind the scenes at Anfield, offering the chance to visit the dressing room, walk down the tunnel to the sound of... more
Chesters Fort & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham
Famous for its finely preserved bath house, which was also used for eating, drinking and gaming with its cold rooms, warm rooms and hot rooms. The... more
Blackpool Sea Life Centre (Attraction / Activity)
The Promenade, Blackpool
There are more than 50 mesmerising displays including seahorses, octopus and rays and small children always love the petting area where they can touch and feel... more
Manchester Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Mosley Street, Manchester
The Gallery is located in the heart of the city centre, easily accessible by tram, bus, train, car and coach. Families can enjoy a programme of... more
Skipton Castle (Historic House)
Skipton
Inside there is a small Tudor courtyard and the Conduit Court with its yew tree planted in 1659 to mark the completion of the restoration work... more
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (Attraction / Activity)
Fountains, Ripon
The Cistercian Abbey, Georgian Water Garden, Medieval Deer Park, Elizabethan Hall and Victorian Church all offer the visitor an apparelled opportunity to appreciate the range of... more
Yorkshire Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Museum Gardens, York
Also on display are swords, battle axes, plant fossils, pottery and a spectacular warrior stone. Exciting temporary exhibitions are displayed throughout the year... more
Hull & East Riding Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
36 High Street, Hull
Also on display are the Roos Carr figures, bronze age carves wooden human figures, along with stunning Roman mosaics... more
Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Golf Course)
Meols Drive, Hoylake, Wirral
The Club is always pleased to welcome visiting golfers to the Links and to the Clubhouse where our impressive heritage collection is on display. The golf... more
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (Museum / Art Gallery)
Burdon Road, Sunderland
Also a look at traditional industries including shipbuilding, coal mining, pottery, glass and textile crafts through to the prehistoric, medieval and 20th century history of the... more
Middlethorpe Spa (Spa)
Bishopthorpe Road, York
Experienced therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments using Decleor, Espa, Caci and Jessica products. Treatments are suitable for guests regardless of age or physical... more
Harewood House Gardens (Garden)
Harewood, Leeds
In the 1840s Sir Charles Barry was commissioned to design grand improvements, the Terrace Garden being one of these. In the Lower Terrace the Herbaceous Border... more
Levens Hall (Garden)
Kendal
There is also a rose garden, a nuttery, fine herbaceous borders, and a fountain garden laid out with pleached limes. High walls, huge beech-hedged walks, mixed... more
Bamburgh Castle (Historic House)
Bamburgh
It has also been the shooting location for the film El Cid and the TV show Blake’s 7. Home to the kings of Northumbria, the castle... more
Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors
At the Spa you can be assured of first-class service and the best in individual client care. The treatments will soothe away stress, restore your energy... more
Rotherham Golf Club (Golf Course)
The Club House, Thrybergh Park, Thrybergh, Rotherham
The condition of the course is invariably impeccable and while it's not long it is tight and some of the greens are quite sloping. A nice... more
The Lowry (Museum / Art Gallery)
Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester
The Deck and The Promenade spaces have solo and group exhibitions by significant regional, national and international artists and photographers. Three theatres host a vast array... more
Streetlife Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
High Street, Hull
- Veteran cars - Trams - Bicycle gallery... more
Whitby Abbey (Attraction / Activity)
Whitby
The dog was a classic form known to be taken by vampires… And so Bram Stoker got the bright idea for Dracula, with which the abbey... more
Aintree Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool
Come April, the only place to be if you like a hedonistic day or two at the races is Aintree, near Liverpool, for the John Smith’s... more
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Kirby Misperton, Malton
In the Bird Walk you can see birds of all sizes from ostriches to tiny finches. With no less than eight coaster rides and six other... more
Peter Scott Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Lancaster University, Lancaster
The University´s stunning collection of Royal Lancastrian Pottery is on permanent display in the John Chambers Ceramics Room... more
JORVIK Viking Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Coppergate, York
Instead, climb into a vibrating time machine-like lift which takes you back to the year 975 when York was the Viking town of Jorvik. Exit the... more
Clifton Park Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Clifton Lane, Rotherham
Also on display are various Victorian domestic items and artefacts of the Walker family... more
Museum of Hartlepool (Museum / Art Gallery)
Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool
The constant presence of the sea has influenced the development of the town and this is reflected in many of the objects on display. The largest... more
Treasurer´s House (Historic House)
Minster Yard, York
It has a huge hall with a half timbered gallery supported by classical columns, a fine carved and gilded 18th century chimney piece. The collection of... more
Sutton Park (Garden)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York
There are good herbaceous borders, clever colour schemes and attractive seating. Woodland walks with ice house and temple... more
Lake District National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal
And of course you can also get on the water of our lakes and coastline... more
Liverpool Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
St James Mount, Liverpool
´Great Space´ panoramic film theatre, computer-interactive information stations and audio tours in foreign languages and child versions: all now combined in a great value attractions ticket.... more
Chester Race Company Ltd (Attraction / Activity)
The Racecourse, Chester
The racing highlight is the May meeting, three days during which there are clues aplenty for the Epsom Classics. And if you like getting dressed up... more
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Latest Events/Special Offers for Chester Race Company Ltd
- Chester Finale - Saturday 28 September
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Brancepeth Castle Golf Club (Golf Course)
Durham
The first thing you notice are the rippling fairways and the second, ninth and 10th (played in the shadow of the castle) are three of the... more
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