Museums in the North West

North West England is home to a diverse array of museums and castles that showcase the region’s rich history and cultural heritage. From the medieval Lancaster Castle to the fascinating Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, there’s something for everyone to discover. Visitors can learn about the region’s industrial past, as well as its contributions to art, literature, and music. Explore the unique and fascinating history of North West England at its museums and castles.

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Visit Blackpool Tower Dungeon
Blackpool Tower Dungeon

A Journey into the Dark Past Blackpool, a town synonymous with seaside fun, boasts a rich tapestry of…

Blackpool
the North West
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Visit The Crypt
The Crypt

The Crypt in Blackpool Blackpool, best known for its iconic tower, vibrant illuminations, and family-friendly attractions, often surprises…

Blackpool
the North West
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Visit The East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway is a unique living museum. A fully functioning Steam Railway with 7 stations, over…

Bury
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The Fusilier Museum
The Fusilier Museum

Chronicles of Courage and Dedication In the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester, The Fusilier Museum stands as a…

Bury
the North West
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Visit The National Football Museum
The National Football Museum

Since 2012 the national Football Museum has been located in Manchester city centre. With fascinating artefacts and changing…

Manchester
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill
The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill

The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill: Macclesfield's Rich Textile Legacy In the charming town of Macclesfield, often referred…

Macclesfield
the North West
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Visit The World of Beatrix Potter
The World of Beatrix Potter

Exploring the Enchanting World of Beatrix Potter Nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Bowness-on-Windermere, England,…

Windermere
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

A Cultural Gem in Carlisle Located in the heart of Carlisle, England, the Tullie House Museum & Art…

Carlisle
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Weaver Hall Museum
Weaver Hall Museum

Weaver Hall Museum: A Tapestry of Cheshire's History Nestled in the heart of Northwich, the Weaver Hall Museum…

Northwich
the North West
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Visit Windermere Jetty Museum
Windermere Jetty Museum

A Voyage Through Lake District's Boating Heritage Located on the shores of England's largest lake, Windermere Jetty Museum…

Windermere
the North West
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Visit Wordsworth Grasmere
Wordsworth Grasmere

A Tribute to Poetry at Dove Cottage Wordsworth Grasmere, located in the picturesque Lake District of England, is…

Grasmere
the North West
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Accrington Backbarrow Barnoldswick Blackburn Blackpool Bolton Brampton Burnley Bury Carlisle Carnforth Chester Chorley Clitheroe Coniston Crewe Ellesmere Port Fleetwood Grange-over-Sands Grasmere Helmshore Kendal Keswick Knutsford Lancaster Leyland Liverpool Lytham Macclesfield Malpas Manchester Maryport Nantwich Near Sawrey Northwich Ormskirk Penrith Poynton Preston Runcorn Ulverston Warrington Whitehaven Widnes Wilmslow Windermere

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