Hooray for nutters! What state of tedium would the world be in if we didn't have the outer fringes…read moreof the lunacy spectrum brightening the place up with their unique brand of madness? Joseph Williamson was such a man. A 19th-century businessmen, he employed scores of craftsmen and, at great cost to his own fortune, put them to work carving out a vast subterranean system of tunnels, for no real reason. When I visited, the tour guide put great emphasis on the theory that the construction work was solely philanthropic, keeping men employed on a project for the sake of it. However, if that's true, why tunnels? Why not build hospitals or something? I actually prefer the idea that Williamson was just round the bend. As I said, it makes the world seem more extraordinary. Two things disappointed me about the tour. Firstly, there was no Minotaur. Secondly, you are only taken around a small portion of it. I got all excited when the guide showed us a map of the possible extent of the labyrinthine tunnel system (I say 'possible' because the true size has never been determined). My intrigue was kicked asunder when he pointed out where we'd actually be venturing, little more than a short horseshoe-shape, a fraction of the mighty potential. This is quibbling though. The tunnels are everything you want from a day out- fascinating, funny, inspiring and just a little bit eerie. It's not hard to see how Joseph's nickname altered after his death from the 'King of Edge Hill' to the less awesome but more truthful 'Mole of Edge Hill'. Still, a man who hired strangers to scoop out his own private burrow from beneath his house? You can't help but want to honour such a magnificent bastard.

Under Liverpool's Edge Hill is a mysterious underground kingdom of winding tunnels built in the…read more1820's and 1830's. This 40 minute guided tour takes you through a reopened section of this unique labyrinth of tunnels where you can learn about Williamson's motives for their construction and the lives of hundreds of workers employed by one of Liverpool's most eccentric characters. Moreover, the attraction is ever changing, due to its ongoing excavation of the tunnel network. They have a website where they detail some special events during Halloween and Christmas too which I would recommend to anyone, especially younger people. Opening times do vary throughout the year and ticket prices only cost £4 for an adult and £2.50 for a child.

Definitely one for my dad this one. It is interesting don't get me wrong but I am not quite at the…read morestage where I appreciated it as much as I should, if you know what I mean. I would love to see the people at NW Museum of Road and Transport drive all the vehicles that they house in a long line, a bit like a parade of them. I love the old buses, they are so much better than what we have now. The people who volunteer to help out at the museum are really very dedicated and motivated. If you are in the area it is definitely worth a visit and next time my dad is around I will take him.

Sudley house on Mossley Hill Road dates back to the 19th Century and is so beautiful. I love the…read morelayout, and wish I could live there. The staircase is awesome and leads up to the top of the house and an amazing white round ceiling. The carved marble fireplace in the dining room is another amazing feature of the house. I spent a while in the costume room which is currently exhibiting Emily Tinne, and her six children between about 1910 and 1940. Check out the coat of antelope fur lined with figured brown rayon silk. The history of the house is pretty interesting. Nicholas Robinson, a rich corn merchant, bought the land for £4,500 upon which the house is now built. Bargain! The house was finished by 1824 and Nicholas was living in it until 1854. In 1883 the house was sold to George Holt who made alterations to the property including the creation of a garden veranda. Claims to fame for the house include: one of the few period homes decorated in a Victorian style that still has many of its original features. It is also the only surviving Victorian merchant art collection in Britain still hanging in its original location. The house is free to visit and well worth the effort to get there.

At Sudley House, you can experience the charmed life of a wealthy Victorian merchant family - home…read moreof the magnificent art collection of ship owner George Holt. Works on show include paintings by Landseer and Turner to name but a few. There are contemporary videos and an introductory display to tell how members of family and household lived. Upstairs, the childhood rooms explore how Victorian children learned and played and a costume room features changing displays of period clothing and a temporary exhibition gallery. Sudley House contains the only surviving Victorian merchant art collection in Britain still hanging in its original location. Best of all, entry is free for all and it is open daily from 10am-5pm.

Not changed much since I was little, but that's part of the fun. It's now a sort of museum of…read moremuseums, with 1930s style galleries of minerals, plants and (oddly enough) fish in the mix. My personal favourites include the mummy (shown complete with x-rays as well as a sarcophagus) and the new cabinet of curiosities room where the stuffed animals used to be. Oh, and the consoles in the room with the vending machines where I spent far too long playing Sonic. And the room that is full of Stuff - I honestly have no idea of the theme of the room, it just seemed to be full of everything that had no other place to be. I loved it - everything from mummified cats to Maori tiki. If you're after an interactive extravaganza, you're in the wrong place. If you want a museum that has a great selection of artefacts and local history, and is free, you'll spend a lovely few hours among the old-school cases.

I have been to Warrington museum many times over the years, there is a lot to see plus they have…read moredifferent things every month, It's got a good give shop, very good to take the kids when raining.

The Smithy is based in an original Blacksmith's Forge on Kiln Lane that was still operating until…read morethe late 1970's. At the Centre there is a permanent exhibition that details the heritage of Eccleston. Maps, photographs and documents relating to the area are available for casual browsing or more serious research. Amongst the displays are some of the original tools that were used in the forge and the Wheelwright's shop. The Centre is good for children/teenagers with a number of hands-on interactive displays, including puzzles and costumes. Pretty interesting and wonderfully free.

George's Marvellous Medicine or Knowsley's Marvellous Medicine? I would have to go with the former…read morebut then I am just such a kid and love the theatre/film. Both are ideal for young kids, the Knowsley's Marvellous Medicine is an exhibition of medicine and healthcare through the ages at Prescot Museum in Prescot. Objects on display are drawn from a number of museums including Leeds Thackray Medical Musuem, Liverpool's Victoria Gallery & Museum, and local private collections. You get to see antique surgical and dentistry tools, medicines and curious cures, with a few artificial body parts too! Attractions for kids include the giant Operation game and Doctor Ted's area. If you are looking for somewhere to take the kids over the summer holiday, then this might just be the place, with events supporting the exhibition throughout this period. On till 5th September so give it a go!

Prescot Museum does a great job with its exhibitions, making the best of a relatively small space…read more The ground floor typically houses temporary exhibitions, such as the recent retrospective of kids' TV through the decades. Life-size daleks and cybermen were among the artefacts on display. On the first floor is a permanent exhibition about Prescot's historic watch- and clock-making industry. I'd hope to see this expanded in the future to include some often-overlooked features of Prescot's history, such as literary connections with poet Edward Lear and the Bard himself, William Shakespeare.

Unlike The Cavern, The Casbah Coffee Club is exactly like it was in the Beatles days. See the rooms…read morePaul, John Pete and George painted as well as the silhouette Cynthia painted. Roag is very informative and gives a great tour of his family's home.

Spectacular Beatles stop. Great history. A must for any fan. It was cool meeting Pete's brother.read more

I have to strongly agree with a former post on here that was written by a skype user..this was…read morewritten in 2009 and it is shocking to feel the same way five years later ...he writes ''Having recently visited the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port with a friend, I can certainly report that the various levels of advertising about the Museum are utterly false, which I have formally written to complain about. Importantly the Museum falsely advertises what a great place to visit, and continues to utilise a lot of extreme artistic licence in photos and text to promote the Museum. The 21st Century displays are mostly out of order. There were no volunteers in period costumes as promoted. On exhibit (the Stables) is empty and pointless. Other exhibits like the steam engines weren't working, with signs saying out of order. The Archive Centre was completely closed to the public. There are only few boats to be seen, and these are very rusty, dilapidated old barges that are water logged, mostly filled with debris and green slime.'' This place did feel like a ship graveyard and would make a good movie set for a ghost ship themed scene.. There were so many boats rotting on the sides, no actors in period costumes,,,half the buildings were closed off to public..and those that were open were just like walking in yours nans living room...which I can do that for free..The blacksmith was not even there,,but had left a catalogue with some of his works you could buy..which were great looking I have to say..so if you a fancy a lord of the rings themed gate,you know where to go.. The only redeeming feature that this place had was a 1000+ year old boat found from an archaeological dig (although the other boats looked like this) and the cafe..which sold cheap and cheerful homemade basics such as pies and jacket potatoes.. We paid £6.50 to get in...which didn't seem bad at the time...but I would save that money and go for a pint instead with Titanic playing in the background

The National Waterways Museum (once known as the Boat Museum) hosts a lovely waterside setting…read more The museum nestles on the banks of the Manchester ship canal and the Mersey in Ellsmere Port's fine Victorian canal docks. It's home to a remarkable collection of boats from inland waterways which include narrowboats, barges, ice breakers and much more. A memorable canal trip takes you through an industrial waterscape, which is rich in stories and wildlife. The tour allows you to look into the lives of boat people who travelled the canals and the families who lived and worked on the docks. There's plenty of space to let off steam, quiet corners for picnics and trails to follow which makes it a warm welcome for families. Visitor prices are reasonable, costing just £6 for an adult and £4 for a child (aged 5 to 16). Concessions are £5 and under 5's are free. As a whole, I would recommend this trip if you are interested in soaking up some local flavour as there is lots to see and do. With flotillas of historic boats and fascinating indoor displays, the National Waterways Museum is a great day whatever the weather.

I love the song Strawberry Fields Forever! Revered it since I was a young child. I am happy I made…read morea pilgrimage to this site and saw the entrance to the fields where John Lennon would spend time at in Liverpool. This is in the suburb of Woolton. The real gate is at the Beatles Story museum currently. What is here is a replica. Thrilling to visit a Beatles site like this. Didn't see the girl with kaleidoscope eyes this time. Strawberry Fields Forever! Review 1333

Definitely suggest a shield or sign at the road driveway enterance. Our Uber driver was following…read morethe gps but upon arrival we all questioned if we were at the right place? Being very involved in the ministry of The Salvation Army we were thrilled to be here at Strawberry Field. Walking through the automated glass doors, seeing all the merchandise, the cafe, the friendly smiling faces was so warm and familiar, yet new, refreshing. The service and gourmet food were top notch. Self guided audio tour is genius as you can go as your time allows or you can meander all day. The history of TSA, Beatles and other music is fun to learn or refresh your memory. Everything has been well set up. Be sure to include a walk through the Garden with your audio, inspirational. I really appreciate all tHat takes place here!