The Drumcroon Gallery is one of the main art facilities in Wigan and has for some time been providing a first class gallery in which...

George Orwell writing in the 1930s created a mythical Wigan Pier but today there is a real one on the banks of the Leeds &...

This beautiful residence was once the ancestral home of the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres. Haigh Hall was built in the mid 19th Century...

Hindley Museum explores the rich and fascinating area in which it stands, and has quickly become one of the first places that people go if...

This heritage centre focuses on the lives of the people and social institutions that have made up this area of Bolton for many centuries, and...

The Turnpike Gallery opened in 1971 and offers a large and modern multi-purpose space in which visitors can enjoy a range of contemporary art shows....

Astley Hall dates back to Elizabethan times and much of the timber framing of this period survives. As you move around the furnished rooms you...

The Magical Kingdom of Camelot is filled with wondrous rides, spectacular shows and spellbinding attractions! There’s everything from a spinning roller coaster to a friendly...

This small museum is located close to the heart of this Lancashire town and is dedicated to the history of steam, and the effects that...

The Heywood family donated this large collection to the town of Bolton in 1948, the main part of the exhibitions are dominated by the Bowyer...

A good sized regional museum, the exhibitions are housed in a fine looking building close to the heart of the important Lancashire town of Bolton....

Situated in the heart of Bolton and established for 40 years, the award-winning Octagon Theatre is one of the finest regional theatres in the country....

There are contemporary crafts, farm animals and a funky playground at Cedar Farm Galleries, which include nine working craft retail studios, where the hard working...

The hall is set in formal gardens and offers guided tours and school education trips along with conference facilities, hiring of the hall and has...

St. Helens Central Library is located at the heart of this community and carries an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction texts. The library...

The Scottish Regiment have been based in and around the city of Liverpool for many years and have a long and interesting association with the...

This Grade II listed stone building is one of the oldest in St Helens and is located at the heart of the town centre. It...

Feed lambs, stroke calves or ride on donkeys at this family run open farm. Staff encourage a hands-on approach and visitors can see and touch...

Showcasing St Helens' main industry, the World of Glass guides you through the history of the world-famous Pilkington Company and reveals the secrets of the...

This museum is located in a small timber-framed Tudor building in the heart of the community. The museum contains many interesting exhibitions that are...

The South Lancashire Regiment was formed in 1881 and at that time was known as the Prince of Wales’ Volunteer Regiment. Since that time,...

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum celebrates a long and illustrious history of building commercial vehicles in this country. The large museum is filled with...

A central cultural focal point for the community, this museum and gallery is designed to inspire, entertain and educate. Some of the most popular...

There is little debate; this is one of Lancashire’s most impressive historic buildings, dating from the 16th Century. The Great Hall features some beautiful...

At Turton Tower the original Pele tower from which the building developed dates back to the 12th century, later being transformed (in the 16th century)...

Ancestral home of the De Hoghton family since William the Conqueror. Built on its hill 650ft above sea level. See the magnificent banqueting hall where...

The fusiliers are one of the most respected regiments of the army and have a long history that is connected with this part of the...

This gallery carries an impressive collection of fine art and is well known as one of the best in the area. The collection is...

Knowsley Safari Park, 5-mile safaris drive with lions, tigers, baboons (safe route available), rhino, zebra and lots more. Elephants and giraffe are walk round exhibits...

One of the most important and celebrated collections in this small museum is that of clocks and watches that has been built up over several...

Standing within the confines of the fantastic Heaton Park, Heaton Hall is a spectacular piece of architecture that at one time would have been one...

The Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of some of the most splendid countryside and parkland in the area. The...

Ever wanted to experience 800 years of magical history amongst 38 acres of tranquil and beautiful gardens? Norton Priory in North Cheshire offers all...

Bury Art Gallery acts as far more than just a place where people can observe paintings and sculptures. It does carry a large collection...

The East Lancashire Railway is one ofBritain’s best preserved rail heritage experiences. Opened in 1846 it was a popular passenger and freight route serving the...

The parish church in Eccles is a place of great beauty and historical significance, being one of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the community....

This museum is dedicated to the Lancashire based 14th and 20th King’s Hussars Regiment, a very well known and popular part of the army in...

This museum is dedicated to the long and illustrious history of this regiment of the army. There is a proud tradition in this region...

The Museum of Lancashire is located at the heart of the county and looks at the long history of the county and its part in...

The Harris Library is located in the heart of Preston in Lancashire and contains a large collection of texts that cross a broad range of...