MISCELLANEOUS
NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Tel: 0151 522 2929
Aintree, Liverpool
Merseyside hosts the world's most famous horse race, the Grand National. See Grand National Experience below. It is watched by more people around the world than any other sporting event.
Tel: 0151 298 2422
St Albans Church, off Great Howard Street, Liverpool
Just off Great Howard Street, the A565, about 1 mile from Liverpool City centre. There is ample free parking available at the centre.
Open: Monday-Friday10:00am - 10:00pmSaturday & Sunday10:00am
Admission: Adult£6.50Junior (Under 16)£5.50Concession (Under 18
/ Student / Unemployed)
Equipment Hire - Harness (with screwgate & belay)£2 - Screwgate & belay£1 - Climbing shoes£2 - Rope£5 - Chalk bag £1
Awesome Walls is Liverpool's finest climbing wall, offering a safe environment where climbing is fun. Situated in an 150 year old church, we offer over 1,000 square metres of climbing with hundreds of routes. With walls to suit everyone, from small top rope walls to the awesome 17.5 metre lead wall which overhangs by 8 metres.
Barrow Bridge Road, off Moss Bank Way, Bolton
Open: Daily
Admission: Free
A small, picturesque model village created during the industrial Revolution, featuring attractive cottages with bridges over a small stream, picnic area and the '63 steps' built to help workers climb the hill to work and now allowing access to the local moors. The village was once the home of two six storey mills that used to employ 1,000 workers. The owners of the mill were largely responsible for the creation of the village. Copies of the Barrow Bridge History Trail are available from the Ticket & Information Centre.
Tel: 0151 709 3285
Open: Daily except on 25/26 December. 2.10pm From Gower Street
bus stop, Albert Dock. Passengers leaving Beatles Story must turn left out
of the main entrance, walking away from the River, to the large covered
bus stop, which is 100 yards down the road. 2.30pm From inside the
Tourist Information Centre, The 08 Place, Whitechapel. The Guide escorts
passengers to the bus. Additional tours operate on Saturdays and Sundays,
Bank holidays and School holidays throughout the year departing at 11.40am
Gower Street Bus stop, Albert Dock and 12noon The 08 Place
Price: Price: £12.95 (no concessions) At the end of the tour you can collect your FREE Cavern souvenir postcard from The Cavern Club. This postcard is only available to people travelling on the Magical Mystery Tour. For Ticket Outlets see website.
The tour introduces you to over thirty places associated directly with The Beatles and those people who were close to them. From humble beginnings the story describes their rise to stardom and their eventual departure from Liverpool. Whether you are a fan or just curious to find our more about The Beatles, the tour will be an unforgettable experience. The tour finishes inside The Cavern where you will have time to take some photographs, have a relaxing drink and choose a souvenir to take home from the 'Cavern Collection' of merchandise. You may wish to return to the club later in the evening. Our tours are presented by our team of professional tour guides who are all expert Beatle historians. Our fleet of three Magical Mystery Tour coaches are all identical to the original vehicle used in the 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour. The original coach can be seen at the Hard Rock Café, Miami. Our coach DJH 713F made an appearance in The Beatles Free As A Bird video.
Tel: 0870 840 7550
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester
Open: The turnstiles open at 6:00pm and the restaurant doors open at 6:30pm. Racing starts at: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.25pm Fridays and Saturdays 7.20pm
Back in July 1926 few of the 1700 spectators at the first greyhound race at Belle Vue Manchester could have predicted how so many people would love the dogs. Now one of the country’s most popular spectator events, a £20 million modernisation programme has transformed the six GRA stadia nationwide and the latest in technology provides a fun-filled night out with a difference for you and your party. As soon as the doors open at around 6.15pm, the electric atmosphere is unleashed even before the racing begins, the buzz of the stadium is infectious wherever you choose to catch the race action.
Tel: 01829 261422
Mill Lane, Bunbury, Nr Tarporley
Located on the edge of Bunbury Village and is accessible from both the A49 and A51
Open: The Mill is open to the public from April to the end of September,
on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, between the hours of 1-30pm and
4-30pm. (last admission 4-00pm).
Admission: Adults £1.50 Children 50p
A fully restored 19th century working cornmill. Flour making process demonstrated.
Tel: 0151 709 8734
Cains Brewery, Stanhope Street, Liverpool
Open: Tours take place Monday through to Thursday and begin at 6.30pm.
Tours must be pre-booked. (not suitable for the less agile due to being a
Victorian Brewery and the number of stairs)
Admission: £3.75 per person - advance booking essential
A fascinating insight into Merseyside's rich brewing heritage includes two complimentary pints of Cains award winning ales plus a light buffet!
Tel: 01923 299200
Long Causeway, Burnley
Opening times: Please ring for further details
A fascinating Windfarm with 24 windmills set high on the moors above Burnley on the Long Causeway towards Hebden Bridge. The farm itself has public footpaths crossing the site so that visitors can see for themselves renewable energy in action.
Tel: 01244 336161
Guy Lane, Waverton, Nr Chester
Open: Trail is Open: 10.00am - 5.00pm (All Year)
Admission: £7.00 per person. Under 5's enter for free and group
discount rates of £6.00 per person are available for parties of 10 or
more.
The Crocky Trail is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles. At the Crocky Trail we have a selection of chocolates, sweets, cold and hot drinks which are available at the tuck shop near the entrance to the trail. People are welcome to bring along snacks and picnics to eat in the picnic area, play area or along the trail in the open countryside.
DOCK ROAD EDWARDIAN PUMPING STATION AND WATER HERITAGE TRAIL
Tel: 0161 973 8147
Weir Street, off London Road, Northwich
Near the Salt Museum, follow the tourist signs.
Open: Sundays and Public Holiday Weekends from Easter to the end of
September 2 pm - 5 pm
Admission: Adults 50p, Concessions 25p
Visit this intriguing Grade II listed building with unique gas fired engines and pumps fully restored to working order in their original setting. The Water Heritage Trail takes about 45 minutes to walk. It concentrates on the industrial archaeology and water heritage of Northwich.
Tel: 0151 666 4000
Off Conway Street, Birkenhead, Wirral
Open: By Appointment Only
A fine working example of a Birkenhead Bascule (see-saw) bridge. Climb the iron stairway for a bird’s eye view over the Dockland.
GO APE! - HIGH WIRE FOREST ADVENTURE
Tel: 0870 444 5562
Delamere Forest Park, Linmere Visitor Centre, Cheshire
Situated approximately 10 miles from the outskirts of Chester and close to the M56 off the B5152.
Open: daily end Mar-Oct, Nov weekends only, Closed Dec, Jan & Feb (open half term) Monday-Saturday 0900-2100 daily for bookings every 30 minutes (last start time of 1800 if light allows). Sunday & Bank Holidays: 0900-1800 (last start time of 1500)
Set amongst some of the most beautiful forest areas in the UK, Go Ape is a high wire adventure course of challenging rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides up to almost 40 feet off the forest floor. Go Ape! provides participants with approximately 3 hours of adrenalin-fuelled fun, laughter and adventure up in the trees, as well as a unique way to explore and enjoy the forest. Min age 10. Height 1.4m.
Tel: 01942 725963
Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Half way between Liverpool and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway.
Haydock Park is the North West's premier dual purpose racecourse.
JODRELL BANK SCIENCE CENTRE & ARBORETUM
Tel: 01477 571339
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre is just off the A535 between Holmes Chapel and Alderley Edge. Approximately, 6 miles from junction 18 of the M6
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 11.00 to 4.00 Normally closed
on a Monday throughout the winter. On Monday 12th to Friday 16th February
open from 11am to 4pm for half term. From Saturday 17th March until Sunday
28th October the Centre will be open from 10:30am to 5:30pm each day,
except Friday 6th July and Thursday 4th October when the visitor centre
will be closed. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Admission: Adults £1.50 Children (4-16) £1.00 Under 4's Free - Admission to the 3D Theatre is £1.00 per person, under 4's free *There is a charge for some events .
At the Jodrell Bank Science Centre you experience the excitement of discovering for yourself the science of Earth, energy and space. Knowledge and technology have exposed the amazing workings of the Universe You'll find out how and have fun solving the puzzles posed by the world we live in and the world beyond.
KARTING
Tel: 01942 270230
Three Sisters Country Park, Bryn Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Competitive kart and scooter racing. Also public sessions. This is an Outdoor circuit with an overall length of 1500 metres. The minimum age for drivers is 8 years old, and the minimum height is 5'0".
LANCASTER TOWN HALL
Tel: 01524 582000
Open: Every Wednesday from Easter until the end of September at 2.30 pm
Admission: Adults £3.00- Concessions/Children £2.50 - Numbers
limited to 15 persons per tour, check availability
Guided tours which take an hour are taken around the impressive Grade II listed building. A working building, the home of the City Council's offices and function rooms, the Guided Tour allows the public to visit parts of the Town Hall which are not normally open to view. Lord Ashton, a local industrialist, opened the Town Hall in 1909. He paid for and gave the building to his native City.
Tel: 1051 448 4023
Halewood Operations L34 9BJ
Land Rover has established a global network of centres designed to provide the ultimate driving experience in the world´s most capable vehicles. Find out how it feels to test yourself against the terrain, learn new techniques, or just have a fantastic day out with colleagues and friends.
Chester, Manchester, Trafford Centre, Warrington
Open: See website for details
Laser Quest combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music. Questors, whether individually or on teams, use their lasers to score as many points as possible by tagging the sensors on their opponents’ equipment. Scorecards and code names add to the fun. Whether you’re 7 or 77, the experience is exhilarating and immersive… with fun lurking around every corner. This is the ultimate in interactive entertainment!
Tel: 0151 708 7799
Departure Point - Gower Street bus stop, in front of The Albert Dock buildings,
Open: Tours depart approximately every hour, 7 days a week from 11.00am.
Tickets are sold from our shop in The Anchor Courtyard (between The Atlantic and Britannia Pavilions). Tickets may be purchased up to 2 weeks in advance either from the ticket office or by telephone on 0151 708 7799 using a debit or credit card to ensure the tour of your choice. Tickets are sold based on availability for specific tour times, are non-refundable and can not be exchanged.
Fee: Off Peak Adults £9.95, Child (under 16) £6.95, Family Ticket £29, Concessions £8.95. - Peak - Adults £11.95 Children £9.95 Concessions £10.95 Family Ticket £34.00
The historic City of Liverpool, with its Waterfront built around the most famous docklands in the world, is steeped in maritime tradition. You have to see it all, and the only way is to ride TheYellowDuckmarine! The fun begins the second you board your DUCK - an authentic World War II landing vehicle - at the Albert Dock, where else? Your hour-long trip begins on the road, taking in the historic Waterfront, touring the famous sights of the City, then making a dramatic “SPLASHDOWN” in the Salthouse Dock. It’s the start of an amazing dockland adventure, ending at the Albert Dock. It’s a trip you’ll never forget!
Matthew Street, Liverpool - close to the City Centre
The wall features 54 Liverpool Number 1 chart hits since 1952. Also incorporates award winning musical themed seat. A unique attraction
MAGICAL MYSTERY CORN MAZE
Tel: 01254 812407
Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale, Near Blackburn, Lancashire
BB2 7JA
Open: (In 2007) Saturday 14th July
- Daily 10 am - 6 pm throughout the summer, Weekends only in September
Admission: Small admission charge to maze and birds of prey
A maze for all ages, animal petting corner, ice cream parlour, sandpit, marquee. Afternoon teas and light stacks available, soups, cold drinks, hot beverages, sandwiches.
MANCHESTER TOWN HALL
Tel: 0161 234 5000
Albert Square, City Centre
Open: Every day 9 am - 5 pm
Admission: Free
The City's greatest monument, dating from 1877, and a masterwork from Alfred Waterhouse. The state apartments and Great Hall, the latter with world famous Ford Madox Brown murals, should not be missed. Tours available on Saturdays or call in, get a security badge, a guide leaflet and take yourself around - some rooms may be closed for Council business.
Tours take place every two weeks (initially) on Sundays, when room availability is at its greatest Tours are advertised via local media and information on tour frequency can be obtained from the Town Hall ‘Special interest’ tours are to be introduced on a rotational basis: trips up the bell tower arts and crafts - paintings, sculptures, ironwork Treasures – silverware, furniture and textiles Pre-booking available (to contact the Blue Badge Guides - telephone the Town Hall for details)
MANCHESTER VELODROME - THE NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE
Tel: 0161 223 2244
Stuart Street, Clayton, Manchester
The complete track experience for all - visit Britains own, purpose-built, indoor Olympic cycle track. Range of courses for all - Taster sessions for beginners - special track skills session for experienced riders, private club bookings welcome, regular competitive track leagues during the winter.
Tel: 01253 860765
Thornton Cleveleys
Leave the M55 at Junction 3 signposted Fleetwood. Follow the A585 (Fleetwood) for approx 6 miles until reaching the third roundabout. Marsh Mill is signposted from here, turn right and after about ½ a mile look out for a sign on your left.
Open: April to October.....10.30am to 5.00pm Winter November to March.....11.00am to 4.00pm
Visit Marsh Mill set in the attractive surroundings of Marsh Mill Village. Marsh Mill, built in 1794 was a working windmill until 1922. Today it has its machinery restored and its working sails offer a unique introduction to milling of a bygone age. Guided tours are available to the top of the Mill. Enjoy browsing around the speciality shops, set around the village square, where entertainment takes place throughout the summer. The village also has a tavern and tea room.
Tel: 01524 410224
Morecambe
Imagine yourself in a Dark Futuristic Wasteland. Lights flash, smoke swirls, the music pounds. You're armed but you feel vulnerable and you sense movement. Suddenly a shadow comes to life, a bright red laser beam cuts through the darkness and barely misses your arm. Your heart pounds as you race for cover........ Why imagine when you can play for real at Megazone Morecambe. Experience the ultimate laser adventure with the ultimate laser gear.
STOCKLEYS SWEETS VISITOR CENTRE
Tel: 01254 232807
Moscow Mill, Collier Street, Oswaldtwistle (Part of Oswaldwistle Mill)
Open: We are open every day including Sunday 10.00 am to
5.00pm, Limited production Sat/Sun No production Friday pm
Admission: Charge made
Stockley's Sweets Visitor Centre & Shop in Oswaldtwistle Mills is fast gaining a glowing reputation with visitors from many parts of the country. Our factory is a must when visiting Lancashire. Our Visitor Centre is an experience for young and old alike. You can see your favourite sweets being made in the old-fashioned way - by hand. A visit to Stockley's Sweets Visitor Centre is a day to remember! Once you've been you'll always want to come back. See sweet making in progress as you soak up the old mill atmosphere and the deliciously tantalising smell of boiled sweets hand made as you watch.
Tel. 01253 763827
On the outskirts of Blackpool, follow signs for Stanley Park/Model
Village.
Open: from 10.00 am until dusk everyday from Easter to the end of the
illuminations
Admission: Adults £4.50, Children £3.25, Concessions £3.50,
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £14
For nearly forty years, people of all ages have been attracted to the award wining Blackpool Model Village & Gardens to view not only the handcrafted models, but also to admire the landscaped gardens in which they are set. There are 2 ½ acres of beautiful gardens and walkways that provide full access to all of our visitors offering some peace and quiet from the hectic bustle of busier parts of Blackpool.
Tel: 01625 527468
Open: 3 Apr–30 Oct 07 1–5 Thurs - 1 Apr–28 Oct 07 11–5
Sun
Admission: Adult £2.80, Child £1.50, Family £8.50
15th-century mill beside a tranquil mill pool Original Victorian water wheel is a unique tandem design Mammoth 200 ton stone roof supported by a fine timber frame
Tel: 01829 760301
Tarporley, Cheshire
Spectacular car and bike racing from March to October, including British Superbikes, formula 3's and Touring Cars. Family fun days, children's entertainment, restaurant and bar facilities.
PLEASURE ISLAND AND PIER
St Annes, Lancashire
4 Screen Cinema, £1.2m Casino, Pier & Amusements, Train of shops, cafes & bistro, 18 hole Pitch 'n' Putt, Indoor Pools, Miniature Railway, Boating, Internet Cybercafe.
Tel: 0870 908 9395
Holker Mill, Burnley Road, Colne
From the end of the M65 motorway - junction 14, please take the second exit following Colne. Go up the dual carriageway and at the next roundabout turn left onto Burnley Road. Continue for approximately quarter of a mile and Prestige Indoor Karting is on the left. Follow signs round the building to our car park.
Prestige Karting is one of the largest indoor karting centres in the North of England. The Circuit is approximately 360 meters long, possibly one of the most demanding tracks in the country. The track has been carefully designed by professional motorsport drivers to create a circuit to challenge the skills of the "best drivers". Our professional track marshals are fully trained to create a safe and exciting environment. The centre has a fume extraction system. Free secure parking Hot and cold drinks Heated spectator area Computer lap timing system.
Tel: 01772 735734
Riverside Park, Wallend Road, Preston Docklands
Open: All year round
Suitable for ages 6-65. Full instruction and safety course. On site supervision and guidance, full clothing providied, booking advisable.
Tel: 015242 21979
Kirkby Lonsdale Road, Arkholme, Carnforth, Lancashire
Just 3 miles from junction 35 off the M6. Take the exit from the above roundabout signed Over Kellet and Quarry proceed to the T junction just a few hundred yards ahead, then turn left. Continue through the village of Over Kellet for a further mile and you will find the Redwell Fisheries situated on your right.
Admission: Day tickets Adults £7.00 for one rod, £10.00 for two. , Children 10 - 14 £5.00, Children under 10 £3.00, Senior Citizen/Disabled one rod £5, two rods £8
See spectactular views of Ingleborough while you fish in their well-stocked lakes - carp up to 30 lbs, bream, tench, roach and perch.
Tel: 01270 613215
Reaseheath College Garden Centre, Roseheath, Nantwich
On B4070 quarter mile north A51/A550 jnc
Open: Daily from 19 July until September 1 - 11 am - 6 pm, last entry
4.30 pm
Admission: Adults £5 Children and concessions £4 Family £15
(2 adults and 2 children) Children under 3 free
Thousands of families visit the mazes each year. There are two mazes to explore - a giant maze covering over five acres and a smaller puzzle for younger children and those who prefer a less taxing challenge. The maze is created in a crop of forage maize (similar to sweetcorn) that grows up to three metres in height. If you get really lost you can summon help by waving a flag and our staff are always in shouting distance! Those that complete the puzzle receive a prize.
RIVINGTON WATER TREATMENT WORKS
Tel: 01925 233233
Water on tap. It’s something we all take for granted. But how does it get there? Come and see inside a water treatment works, and find out how we make water safe and pure to drink. Drinking water in the north west is some of the finest in the world. It comes from the Pennines, north Wales, rivers, boreholes, and the Lake District. We supply 93,000 glasses of water every second. To make it safe and pure, it goes through one of over 140 water treatment works. They run 24 hours a day, every day, linked by computer to our operations control centre in Warrington. You can see inside four different works. An organised visit at each flagship site lasts around an hour and a half. Every site has its own special features which make it unique. You will: see an exhibition and video tour the site with an expert guide see the process in action meet the people who make it happen ask the questions you want answered
Tel: 01706 924925
31 Toad Lane, Rochdale
Open: The Town Hall is open Mon-Fri 92 - 4.30 pm. Guided Tours take
place on the last Friday of the month at 2.15 pm.
Admission: Adults £3,
Widely regarded as one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain which was completed in 1871 at a cost of £155,000. The Grand Staircase, magnificent hammer beamed Great Hall, stained glass, statuary, ceramics and paintings all add to the grandeur.
Tel: 01282 422841
Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 5QD
Open: Mon-Thurs 8 am - 5 pm Fri-Sat 8 am - 4 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm. Live demonstrations by appointment
Come and see the sparks fly. After enjoying your informative and lively talk, video and photo exhibition with coffee and biscuits, admire the skills and rippling muscles (!) of the blacksmiths, be enthralled by the live demonstration in the working forge. See the transformation of a red hot piece of steel into beautiful roses, candlesticks, letter knives, pokers and much more using the forge, anvil and hammer. Then visit the gift shop and showrooms, see the finished product, unique hand forged gofts and inexpensive presents for all the family. Minimum of 10 required for demonstration but individual visitors are welcome to join us for a coffee and visit our gift shop and showrooms.
ROYAL LIVER BUILDING TOUR
Tel: 0151 236 2748
Pier Head, Liverpool
Admission: Free
Tours by appointment daily April - September. Write to Building Manager, Royal Liver Assurance, Royal Liver Building, Freepost, Liverpool L3 1PW
Tel: Tel: 0151 666 4000
Woodside, Birkenhead
Open: Closed: Monday to Friday (except by appointment) School Holidays:
(Easter, Spring Half Term & Summer) Wednesday – Sunday Times as
above Closed: Monday & Tuesday (except Bank Holidays) Check for
Christmas/New Year opening
Admission: Free
The home of the ‘Giant Grasshopper’ engine, a working example of the giant steam pumps built in the 1870’s and used to clear water from the Mersey Railway Tunnel. A video presentation tells the story of the construction of the Mersey Railway Tunnel, the Pump and the building itself, and ends with a view of the ‘Giant’ in action. A period 1901 Birkenhead Street scene completes the visit.
SINGLETON MAIZE MAZE
Tel: 01995 670381
Mount Farm, Carr Lane, Singleton, Near Blackpool
Open: Daily from Mid July until early September (weekends only through September) 10 am - 5.30 pm (last entry 4.30 pm)
A family fun day out getting lost in the super sized maze designed in a field of growing maize. Large indoor and outdoor play area, picnic area, refreshments available.
Tel: 1051 330 1333
Victoria Place, Seacombe, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 6QY
Open: Spaceport is open daily during the school summer holidays through until Sunday September 9th 2007 10.30am - 6.00pm last entry 4.30pm ***** Spaceport is closed on Monday 10 September and is then open Tuesday to Sunday each week. 10.30am - 5.30pm last entry 4.00pm
Admission: Spaceport Adult £7.50 Child (3 years and over) £5.00 Family (2 adults up to 3 children) £21.00 Concession £5.50 Spaceport Gift Vouchers are available on all ticket types. Telephone: 0151 330 1333 (Mon - Fri 9am -5pm) for details. Spaceport & Mersey Ferries River Explorer Cruise Adult £10.50 Child (5 years and over) £7.00 Child (3-4 years old) £5.00 Family (2 adults up to 3 children) £28.00 Concession £7.50
Welcome to Spaceport, the ultimate journey through Space and Time. Blast off on a virtual journey through space and time at Spaceport, the amazing space-themed attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wirral. Become a virtual astronaut in our incredible 360 degree, fully immersive Space Dome show where our latest production, ASTRONAUT, will take you from Earth to space..... and beyond! The Spaceport Experience begins with a Blast Off into space in our Space Pod. Once out in space you can explore the Solar System with a variety of exciting interactives interspersed with planetary information and audio visual exhibits explaining what it would be like to visit each of our planetary neighbours. Whilst in the Solar System why not take a trip in our Space Explorer craft for a wild and exciting ride through space.Moving on deeper into space through the Wormhole you will encounter stars and galaxies in our Milky Way zone. Learn here about the vacuum of space, about the lives and deaths of stars, tune in to pulsars and much more before embarking on a state of the art fully immersive voyage in the highlight of any visit to Spaceport, our Space Dome. After your Space Dome show enter our Universe zone to experience the Big Bang and the birth of the Universe before embarking upon a big screen quiz that will challenge your perceptions. Then go from Cosmology to Science Fiction in our Alien Zone where you can become a cosmic newsreader and take a light hearted look at views of the future.
Tel: 0845 8330971
Admission: Tour price is £3.25 per person (including refresehments) for a minimum group of 15 people. Smaller groups should contact the events team to discuss their requirements
Stockport Town Hall was built in the early 1900s in the Renaissance style and dedicated for public use by the Prince and Princess of Wales on July 7th 1908. Its wonderful history, which spans many centuries, is told in the magnificent stained glass. It has a fantastic marble staircase and a grand council chamber with carvings inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons. Search for the Devils head - thrill to the sound of the mighty Wurlitzer, imagine yourself Mayor of the Borough, presiding over the full council or whisked across the ballroom by the dancing partner of your dreams, learn about local government, how democracy originated and how it can work for you today.
Tel: 01606 41331
Stretton, Nr Tilston
10 miles from Chester, near Farndon, off the A534
Open: April Weekends only 1pm - 5pm May – August Tuesday to Sunday
1pm – 5pm (+ Bank Holiday Mondays) September Weekends only 1pm - 5pm
Admittance: Adults £2.00 Child £0.75p Family £4.75 (2
adults / 2 children)
A small working watermill set in beautiful countryside only 10 miles from Chester Regular tours. See the 18th century mill machinery and millstones driven by water power. Shops and exhibition in the old stable block.
Tel: For Information 01928 701236 - Centre Telephone: 01928 791001
Sutton Weaver Village, Nr Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EY.
Sutton Fields is situated on the A56 which runs through Sutton Weaver
Village and is between Junctions 11 and 12 off the M56, making it easily
accessible for visitors from farther afield
Golf Driving Range, one of the longest and widest in the North West. There are 20 covered bays which are floodlit and heated in winter in addition to a grass teeing area. Crazy Golf, Bowling, Pets Avenue and Toddler's Den, Cafe and Licensed Bar. Regular Car Boot Sales.
Tel: 01925 268495
Apple Jacks Farm, Appleton Thorn, Cheshire WA4 4TB
Just 2 mins J10, M56 or J20, M6 between Appleton Thorn and Stretton
Amazing Maze
Open: Opening Weekend 7th & 8th July and 14th &15th ( 10am – 6pm) - School Visit Day 11th & 18th July (10am – 6pm) Open Daily 19th July – 3rd Sept (10am – 6pm) - Speed Dating Nights 18 - 30’s Night (Fri 20th July 8pm – 11pm) 28- 45’s Night (Sat 21st July 8pm – 11pm) - Fancy Dress Day 1st Aug (10am- 6pm) - The UK Corn on the Cob Eating Championships 8th Aug (2pm – 3pm) - The UK Bale Rolling Games 15th Aug (2pm -4pm) -Moonlight Maze 8th & 15th Sept (8pm – 10pm) Last Weekend 8th & 9th Sept (10am – 6pm)
Spooky World:
Open: Opening Weekend Fun By Day: 1pm – 5pm 13th & 14th Oct - Opening Night - Scary By Night: 5pm – 9pm 13th Oct (6pm – 9pm) - Fun By Day 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th (12pm – 5pm) - Scary By Night 13th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st October & November 2nd 3rd 10th ( 5pm – 9pm) - Bonfire Night & Firework Spooktacular Sat 3rd November (5pm-10pm) - Final Night Sat 10th November (5pm – 9pm)
Admission: Day Tickets For Spooky World Under 4's: FREE 4 - 12 years - £6.95 12+ Adults: - £7.95 Family Tickets: £28.00 2 adults & 2 (4-12 yr) or 1 adult & 3 (4-12 yr) - Night Tickets For Spooky World (from 5pm) Not recommended for under 10 years old - unless they want to visit Single - £8.95 Family - £32.00 2 adults & 2 (4-12 yr) or 1 adult & 3 (4-12 yr)
Lots of attractions at the Amazing Maize Maze
Tel: 01524 858301
Warton, Nr Carnforth
M6 J35 Follow Signs for Over Kellet Quarries on the roundabout At
T-Junction, turn RIGHT Follow the road straight, you`ll come to a single
lane bridge, continue over that You will then come to a crossroads, go
straight across it, there should be a sign for the track on some railings
at the far side of the junction Just follow the signs, and then you will
go onto some little country roads, go down there till you find a gate and
a cattle grid, go through the gate on the left and follow the noise, there
will be a riverbank on your left if your on the right road Park your car,
get out, walk, pay your money, enjoy, go home
Admission: Adults £8 - Children £4.00 - Under 10's Free
Open: Check for Dates
If you`ve never been to a banger race or track then pay a visit Warton Stock Car Club. It's a fun day out for all the family - watch perfectly normal people destroy cars, as well as bangers. There is also a whole lot more going on at Warton, they have fun meetings and also THE BEST TEAM MEETING in the north west and one of the 3 best in the country according to BLITZ! Magazine, so go along and see what all the fuss is about! If you drive bangers at another track you are also welcome at Warton.
Tel: 0161 831 9918
Open: Sun-Thurs 10 am - 11 pm. Fri - 10am - 12 midnight - Sat 9 am - 12
midnight
Admittance: Adults £6.00, Children (4 to 12 years) £4.00,
Children (3 yrs and under) Free.
The big attraction for all the family in the heart of Manchester at Exchange Square. An unforgettable experience that provides breathtaking views across the whole of Manchester. Ride above the city in climate controlled comfort and enjoy the panoramic views from modern glass panelled capsules.
Tel: 0151 709 6868
Open: Summer 2007 - 1st April -30th Sept 10 am- 6 pm (last tour 5 pm)
Closed Mon-Open BH.Check for Winter opening.
Admission: Adults £4.00 Children over 5 y.o. £2.50 Family
ticket £12.00 Concessions £3.50
The Williamson Tunnels are a labyrinth of tunnels and underground caverns under the Edge Hill district of Liverpool in north-west England. ° They were built in the first few decades of the 1800s under the control of a retired tobacco merchant called Joseph Williamson. ° The purpose of their construction is not known with any certainty. Theories range from pure philanthropy, offering work to the unemployed of the district, to religous extremism, the tunnels being an underground haven from a predicted Armageddon. ° Although some of the tunnels have been lost over the years, a lot of them still exist today, under what is now a residential area. ° One section of the tunnels has been cleared and renovated and is open to the public. The remaining parts of the labyrinth are closed, with many suspected tunnels yet to be rediscovered.
Tel: 08700 114466 Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside, WA1Q 1BX
Open: Tues-Sun & Bank Holiday Mon 10 am - 5 pm all
year round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Admission: Adults £5.30, Children (5-16) £3.80, family ticket
(2 Adults, 2 Children) £15.80, lone parent and two children £10.80
Concessions £3.60
The World of Glass takes visitors on a journey of discovery into the story of glass. State-of-the-art special effects look back at the use of glass through the ages, from its discovery by ancient civilisations to its utilisation as part of the Internet today. A fun zone features distorting mirrors, kaleidoscopes, periscopes and you will be able to see live glass-blowing displays. The exhibition is built around the Jubilee Cone Building which is a listed building and houses the oldest glass-making tank furnace in the world, which was recently discovered and excavated from beneath a concrete floor on the site.
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