North West
Properties and events in North West
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15 Castle Hill: the evolution of a building
Visit 15 Castle Hill and the Cottage Museum, the smallest and most immersive museum in the North West. Learn about this fascinating building and how it has changed over the centuries.
A Memorable Moment at The Municipal Hotel
To celebrate Heritage Week, The Municipal Hotel & Spa will host Heritage Tours, offering a unique glimpse into the Municipal Building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council.
A Walk Down Whitegate Drive
Walk down Whitegate Drive (the area once known as Whitegate Lane) on a guided tour of its heritage, houses and iconic pubs.
Acorn Bank Watermill
Come and see the 19th Century mill in action and learn about the progress made in restoring the second waterwheel to working condition and the architecture of the various phases of the mill complex.
Alchemy in Appleby at the Colour Makers House
Discover how Alchemy transforms waste from the lead industry into bright blues and greens that grace stately homes in the workshops of the Colour Makers House, rebuilt in 1677.
Alexandra Park Manchester Heritage Centre
Exhibitions and films about the history of the Alexandra Park
All Hallows Church & Guided Churchyard Walk
Join us for a short, guided walk of the churchyard and/or an opportunity to explore and learn more about the Mother Church of Blackpool.
All Saints Childwall
A Priest ministering in Childwall is recorded in the Domesday Book of l086. All Saints is a Grade One listed building. Although the oldest part of the building is 14th century, Saxon stones can be found in the Church Porch.
All Saints Church Habergham, with St John the Baptist
Visit this lovely Victorian church, with links to the Kay-Shuttleworth family of Gawthorpe Hall and a stunning modern stained glass window.
Artistic and Functional
In The Storey building a stained glass window provides light, enhances the architecture and has an educational function. Behind the Georgian wall in the gardens is a folly, acknowledging the skills of people who created fruit tree varieties.
At The Cutting Edge - Unique Experience Tours at the British Lawnmower Museum
See the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the most expensive, & ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich & Famous’ from King Charles & Princess Diana, Queen’s Royal Rock legend Brian May to Top Gear's James May, and many mower!
Back to the Future, (just no Delorean)
A video series exploring all 250 years of Preston Brook canal tunnel, and the lives of the people who built it and what its existence built
Bamford Chapel and Norden URC.
Come take a look around this historic building and find out more about its fascinating history. Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the community since 1801. Come and take a look around and listen to an illustrated talk to learn more about the fascinating social history of this non-conformist chapel.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Manchester - A Hindu place of worship
A modern building incorporating traditional design and artwork with guided tours provides an insight into Hindu beliefs and practice.
Becoming St Helens Minster
There's been a church here since 1552, the current building is about to celebrate it's centenary and now we're becoming a minster. Join us on the journey!
Behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio
Go behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio at People's History Museum. Learn about the world’s largest collection of trade union and political banners, how techniques of banner production have changed over time, and how the museum’s collection i
Bells of St Paul’s
St Paul’s Parish Church Stalybridge will be open to the public on Saturday, 13thSeptember with the opportunity to view our bell tower and enjoy our Saturday cafe. A warm invitation is extended to all.
Belthorn Village Heritage Weekend at The Dog Inn Community Pub
Photographs, artefacts, ephemera, maps and information relating to the history of the villages Belthorn, Rann, Bank Fold, Daisy Green and Guide. Also a free printed history walk around the village will be available for visitors to take and explore.
Bishop Lloyd's Palace - Open
Visit this late Tudor town house with Arts and Crafts modifications, now home of Chester Civic Trust.
Blackpool Ghost Tour
A tour of around 15 sites that are allegedly HAUNTED by spirits, presences and person or persons unknown down through the decades.