I got a bit confused at the entrance because it was unnecessarily huge but other than that really…read morecool place! You could watch glass blowers and buy things from the gift shop.

TL;DR - Great museum, but fantastic demos of glass making are the real star…read more We came here whilst looking for a day out on a wet and cold day and were pleasantly surprised by what we found. Firstly, admission is free which is always welcome. The building is a mixture of new and old - you enter through an amazing old brick chimney, but inside you find a modern gallery (shared with the local library). There are exhibits on the history of glass making in the area as well as displays of art work. There's a well stocked shop, and a cafe too. A connecting bridge over the canal takes you to the museum part of the site, based in old glassworks which have been partially restored. The real highlight though was the glassblowing workshop. You do have to pay to watch these, but it was well worth it. When we went, we were the only two people present so effectively got a personal demonstration. Absolutely fabulous and highly recommended.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Well - we were meeting friends on Sat and with us all having little kids, it seemed like a good…read moreplan to head out for some fresh air in the park - being the North West of England though, unfortunately the weather let us down and we came up with Catalyst as our plan B! And it was a great plan B because inside this 'chemistry science adventure park' there were loads of interactive experiments, exhibits and loads of areas for the kids to run around. It was £5.95 per adult, kids are £4.95 and our 18 month old was free entry - not a bad price to pay for a few hours entertainment. The onsite cafe was standard stuff but their lentil soup seemed to be the best bet against frozen and fried/microwaved stuff and was tasty enough! Some of the exhibits looked like they could do with a slight sprucing up and some modernisation but a lot of fun was had. Great views from level 4 observatory tower too!

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 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!

If I had biceps like steamship pistons, the Gregson Memorial Institute, known locally as the…read moreGregson's, would be a stone's throw from my house. And yet, I still have no clue what purpose it seems to serve. Built in 1897 by Isabella Gregson in memory of her parents, it was constructed to accommodate lectures, an art gallery and a museum, things I doubt anybody would travel to Garmoyle Road to witness. The artifacts, all of which I doubt were life-changing, were moved to various locations across the city centre and the building was left to host whatever hotchpotch of activities the neighbourhood needed an open space for. Threats of demotion were dropped on the weary building's shoulders but following an enormous local outcry, it was upgraded to Grade II status and is now safe to continue doing whatever the hell it does. Saying that, this was the first place I voted in an election so, you know, get ready for that blue plaque to be nailed up here.