In the late 19th century, Victorian entrepreneur Lord Lever needed a spot to house the staff for his soap factory. Visit Port Sunlight for architecture and manufacturing history There is plenty of parking around the city, but it can be expensive. The price ranges from £8.80 for an advance return ticket to £21.30 for an Anytime Day Return, so it is worth planning for this day out. To get to Manchester take the train from Liverpool Lime Street Station direct to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, local guide Hayley Flynn's Skyliner tours provide an equally unique look at the city and its people. Invisible Manchester hosts walking tours guided by people affected by homelessness. With the right shoes (and an umbrella), walking is a wonderful way to explore Manchester. Afterward, relive the experience over a drink in the backstreet arcade bar NQ64. The '90s British game show The Crystal Maze lives on at its real-life incarnation in Manchester: teams compete to solve puzzles and overcome physical and mental challenges. Add a nice pop of color or a new curio to your home collection. Oklahoma and Manchester Craft and Design Centre offer quirky and artist-made products.
Shopaholics will find plenty to browse in Manchester’s indy stores. The city's Northern Quarter is known for its food and drink scene, from the piled-high plates of vegan junk food at V-Rev diner to the rooftop terrace at 20 Stories, and vintage vibes and cocktails at Sammy’s Cocktail Bar. Time it right and you can do almost everything in a single day.
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With the vast array of mostly free museums, you can dive into the history of the people, place and even football without leaving the city center. Today Manchester is known as much for its art, music and football as it is for its significance in the Industrial Revolution. Or grab an ice cream from Snugbury’s on the River to eat along the River Dee. For a snack, head to Dinky Donuts, a “blink and you’ll miss it” snack shop hidden by the stairs leading up to the city walls beneath the clock. Spend some time peering at Eastgate Clock (pun intended) – this is considered England’s most photographed clock after Big Ben. For the perfect stroll, head to the Roman walls, which encircle the city on an easy 2-mile (3.2km) loop. Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, it’s one of the oldest walled cities in Britain, and Roman remains, Tudor-style half-timber buildings and Art Deco architecture are all within a short walk of each other.Ĭhester's food and drink outlets range from independent cafes like Jaunty Goat Coffee to the Michelin-starred hypha. You'll also enjoy a walk by the lake as you head to the main attractions.Ĭhester's historic center is great for shopping and dining and surrounded by Roman walls © George-Standen / Getty Images Head to Chester to walk your way around Roman historyĬenturies of history are intertwined with modern shops and restaurants in Chester.
The best car park is on the Lower Parade just by the Bliss Hotel as it tends to be quieter than the more centrally located ones.
It costs about £7.55 ($9.30) for an adult Anytime Return ticket that you can buy at the station or using the Trainline app.īy car it’s approximately an hour to Southport from central Liverpool. It takes around 47 minutes, and you get to kick back, relax, and check out the scenery as you travel. Jump on the direct Merseyrail train from Liverpool Central Station to Southport. After, drop by Silcock's Ice Cream Parlour for ice cream or a freshly fried doughnut. Nearby Pleasureland offers traditional funfair activities, such as coasters and thrill rides and games like ring toss and basketball shootouts.įor the best of the bounty the sea has to offer, the Swan Restaurant is a must for fish and chips.
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It’s stocked with crazy golf, a beautiful old Victorian canopy and shopping arcade, plus vintage arcade machines (sneak a giggle at the “Saucy Slots” – vintage automatic peep shows).īe sure to check out the British Lawnmower Museum to indulge in the country’s love of a well-maintained garden (trust us, it’s fascinating). Situated on England’s western coast, Southport embodies what many consider a classic English seaside experience.Ĭentral to Southport’s coastal experience is the pier – Britain's second longest.
The rich aromas of vinegar and hot sugar waft through the Southport air, while delighted screams from roller coasters echo out to sea. Head to Southport for traditional seaside entertainment and fresh sea air © iStockphoto / Getty Images Visit Southport for a classic day out at the seaside
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