The 10 Best Traveler Resources in North West England, England

November 12, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in North West England, United Kingdom including Pensby Library, Spitfire Visitor Centre - Hangar 42, The People First Conference Centre, The John Rylands Library, Liverpool Central Library, Stalybridge Library, Keswick Information Centre, Manchester Central Library, The Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre, Knutsford Heritage Centre.
Restaurants in North West England

1. Pensby Library

Pensby Library Pensby Library Pensby Road, Heswall CH61 9NE England +44 151 648 4537 http://www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services/leisure-and-culture/libraries/find-library/pensby-library
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Pensby Library

Reviewed By travelswithacamera2

A great small library and very important to the local residents and part of the wider library Service on the Wirral

2. Spitfire Visitor Centre - Hangar 42

Squires Gate Lane Hangar 42, Blackpool Airport, Blackpool FY4 2QY England +44 1253 341902 [email protected] http://www.spitfiredisplayteam.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Spitfire Visitor Centre - Hangar 42

Open from the 18th May on Tuesdays & Thursdays and the first Sunday of the Month from 10am - 4pm only. Our WW2 Hangar is, as it was, during WW2. Hangar 42 was a key Hangar at RAF Squires Gate, housing Hawker Hurricanes and Boulton Paul Defiants. Operated by Volunteers the exhibits include Mark II & IX Spitfire's and a Hawker Hurricane MKII as well as original and operational RAF airfield vehicles. Please note that this Visitor attraction is best suited to children 10 years or older. Entry fees are Adults £5.00 Children 10-16 £3.00, under 10's Free. Veterans and serving members of the Armed half price with ID Card. If you are interested in sitting in the cockpit of one of our Spitfire Aircraft, there is a fee of £5 for this on top of the entrance fee. Free Car park, NO PETS. Advance ticket sales only via www.ticketsource.co.uk until 21st June, whilst covid restrictions apply. H42 is Covid Secure, follow Social Media for new updates

Reviewed By SmallTownGirlinDrag - Brighton, United Kingdom

Fascinating look at World War Two Pilates from yesteryear Had a wonderful time even sat in cockpit of a Hurricane

3. The People First Conference Centre

Milbourne Street, Carlisle CA2 5XB England +44 1228 550696 [email protected] http://www.peoplefirstcumbria.org.uk/new-conference-centre/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The People First Conference Centre

Affordable, ethical & flexible events and meeting spaces in the heart of Carlisle seven days a week including evenings. For conferences for 160 with 6 break-out rooms, to social events and smaller business meetings -we have the space for you and your guests. The Centre is hosted by people with learning difficulties whom are tutored by professional, experienced mentors in gaining employment skills

Reviewed By JoanneC942 - Penrith, United Kingdom

My company Total Train Ltd has been using People First Conference Rooms for our training for the last year. Luke and his team are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are always clean, tidy and set out however you want. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful to our team and our delegates. Drinks are plentiful and the hot drinks are actually hot, unlike at some venues. Fresh juice during the day and nibbles go down very well.The presentation equipment is excellent, especially the conference room with the large projection view. Excellent value for money.

4. The John Rylands Library

150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH England +44 161 306 0555 https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/
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4.5 based on 5,486 reviews

The John Rylands Library

Welcome to The John Rylands Library, one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. The John Rylands Library is part of The University of Manchester. Please note that we open at 12noon on Mondays and Sundays

Reviewed By bjchampness - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

This Gothic library was designed by Basin Champneys. The reading room is full of Victorian splender with large wooden bookcases rising to the ceiling, oak desks and tables It is a superb place to read a vast collection of books and manuscripts Originally access was via a grand staircase from the front doors on Deansgate. However a modern extension access to a gift shop and cafe. The modern reading room has modern facilities for the researcher

5. Liverpool Central Library

Central Library William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EW England +44 151 233 3069 [email protected] http://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library/central-library
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4.5 based on 2,031 reviews

Liverpool Central Library

A major public library and archive service in a building with a unique blend of old and new architecture dating back to 1860. It is free and fully accessible to visit and there are excellent facilities throughout. It includes a Tourist Information Centre, cafe, free Wi-Fi and computers, printing, study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a roof terrace. There are books for lending, including graphic novels, large print and audio books, language courses, CDs and DVDs. There is a children's library in a transformed historic space with a large collection of books. Free events are put on during school holidays. There are extensive reference collections, some of which are housed in the magnificent circular Picton Reading Room. Special collections and rare books are held in the historic Oak Room and Hornby Library where exhibitions can be seen. Extensive archives from the 13th century onwards are held and family and local history can be researched. There is also a Business and IP Centre.

6. Stalybridge Library

1A Trinity Street, Stalybridge SK15 2BJ England +44 161 338 2708
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Stalybridge Library

7. Keswick Information Centre

12-14 Main Street Moot Hall Market Square, Keswick CA12 5JR England +44 845 901 0845 [email protected] http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-go/explore-derwent-water-and-keswick/keswick-information-centre
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

Keswick Information Centre

Here to help visitors and locals. Pop in for leaflets, guides and advice from our friendly advisers about the local area of Keswick and around Derwentwater, and around the Lake District National Park.

Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom

Right in the middle of town this building used to be a prison. Some very detailed books here and well worth a look in. Staff are very knowledgeable.

8. Manchester Central Library

Library St. Peters Square, Manchester M2 5PD England +44 161 234 1983 [email protected] https://www.visitmanchester.com/things-to-see-and-do/central-library-p1551
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4.5 based on 1,100 reviews

Manchester Central Library

Reviewed By FarAway802113 - Manchester, United Kingdom

Since the Bankers caused such chaos and we baled them out most large town libraries have gone part time with unmanned access and little in the way of jobs for librarians.Community Libraries stood no chance with many closing.After all why educate people as they will then be more aware of how they are being manipulated ? How refreshing to see a modern busy bustling library.Although I live in a neighboroughing Borough,which has been hammered by Tory Policies,I,m glad to report there is no such evidence of Austerity in the City Library.This is what Libraries should be like.No shush we're reading as a party of Primary school pupils came with their packed lunches.It was easy for me to join and a helpful member of staff admitted the screens were temperamental so helped me with the application on the touchscreen.I was soon delving into my family history alongside a volunteer.There are banks of computers along with books and archives.A top class facility befitting the splendid Victorian Architecture.Modern Manchester,up to date with a glance back at our history.

9. The Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre

The Weavers Triangle Visitor Centre 85 Manchester Road, Burnley BB11 1JZ England +44 1282 452403 [email protected] http://www.weaverstriangle.co.uk
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

The Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre

Reviewed By nedosd - Oxford, United Kingdom

On arrival at this museum I was greeted by a very friendly and enthusiastic team who were keen to tell me about the history of the Burnley Linen Mills The museum is contained within the visitor centre which sits alongside the Liverpool Leeds canal. Entrance is FREE but a donation of £2 pp is appreciated to enable the upkeep of the museum which is totally staffed by volunteers Also available is a small cafe were I enjoyed tea and home made fruit cake If you are visiting Burnley try and visit this museum as you will be surprised at the history this town holds

10. Knutsford Heritage Centre

90A King Street, Knutsford WA16 6ED England +44 1565 650506 [email protected] http://www.knutsfordheritage.co.uk
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Knutsford Heritage Centre

Knutsford Heritage Centre is the best way to discover Knutsford and Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford. Changing exhibitions tell the story of Knutsford and its people. Official Walking Tours of Knutsford run every Friday afternoon (at 2pm from May-October. The Centre also houses the famous Knutsford Tapestry, measuring 52 metres it took 4 years to complete and involved 3,000 people in the stitching. It captures the architecture and every day life of Knutsford in the year 2000.

Reviewed By verity1

As well as the astonishing tapestry, which the lady volunteers told us all about, there is a touching memorial to local soldiers killed in WW1 and a pretty courtyard garden kept up by one of the gardeners from Dunham Massey. If you want to find out a lot about Knutsford, this is for you. It is a small place, not suitable for very large groups.

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