Hidden gems - Historical place museums in Manchester, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historical place museums in Manchester

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Manchester. This list contains 11 places from Historical place museum category.

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The Breach House

Historical place museum

👍👍 I visited with my partner and was greeted by two lovely ladies. Carol guided us around the house and her knowledge was incredible. She knew so much and delivered the information in an interesting way. The house felt very old and still inkeeping with Lawrence times. The lady gardening too very devo...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~81.06 km from centre)

Friends of Williamson's Tunnels - FoWT

Historical place museum

👍👍 breathtaking place, you cannot believe people did it more than a century ago! Very nice guide

4.90 (126 reviews) (~47.95 km from centre)

Pleasley Pit Coal Mining Museum

Museum

👍👍 This is well worth a visit. Very informative about our mining history. The staff great and its all dog friendly and all they ask for is a small donation because its run by volunteers.

4.80 (51 reviews) (~73.97 km from centre)

Hooton Park Trust

RV storage facility

👍 A great former RAF airfield and aerodrome in Hooton. It is enriched with history dating back to the 1st World War. There are frequent fundraising events throughout the year to help restore the former aeroplane hangars.

4.70 (92 reviews) (~50.26 km from centre)

Barden Tower

Historical place

👍👍 Don't know who Barden was, but I loved his tower.

4.60 (103 reviews) (~62.74 km from centre)

Calderstones Mansion House

Historical place museum

👍👍 Such a lovely place!!! The staff are amazing, thanks Sammie and Hollie! Went to a 5 week program here and I am so sad that today was the last day. But I've enjoyed my time here and will be coming back on my own time and to do the other events and programs they offer!

4.60 (93 reviews) (~44.34 km from centre)

Ancient Roman Columns, Chester

Historical place museum

😐 Resti di colonne di epoca romana rinvenute a Chester.

4.60 (5 reviews) (~53.56 km from centre)

Sinai Park House Trust

Historical place museum

👍👍 Fascinating place, beautiful &, obviously historic. Kate is the perfect host, friendly & knowledgeable & I can highly the cream tea too. A fabulous day out & on our doorstep too. Highly recommend it!

4.50 (53 reviews) (~84.2 km from centre)

Pleasley Pit Country Park & Local Nature Reserve

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A former colliery site transformed into a nature park. It hasn't been over-managed and there are plenty of wild areas of flowers and long grass. There are several lakes and pools which are good for wildfowl. Some of them are fenced off to prevent disturbance. The site is excellent for butterflies....

4.50 (47 reviews) (~74.03 km from centre)

Town Head Barn

Tourist attraction

4.50 (26 reviews) (~65.37 km from centre)

Archaeological Way - Pleasley Pit Start

Hiking area

4.50 (6 reviews) (~74.04 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical place museums in Manchester, United Kingdom