North-West England Archives

The Deutsche Arbeitsschutzausstellung in Dortmund, Germany.

The joy of absurdly niche museums

From Britain's Lawnmower Museum to Vienna's collection of terrible globes, niche museums have a bizarre appeal. These delightfully obscure attractions celebrate the most unexpected subjects - and they're worth seeking out on your travels. The relationship test at Britain's Lawnmower Museum In every lasting relationship,…

Dortmund, England, museums, North-West England, UK, Vienna

Plan your visit to Chester Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

Chester Zoo in Chester, Cheshire is one of the UK’s largest and most acclaimed wildlife attractions, home to more than 30,000 animals from over 500 species across more than 130 acres. This guide provides key practical information for first-time visitors, including the latest opening hours,…

England, North-West England, UK, zoos

The best place to shop in Manchester

Affleck’s in the Northern Quarter is often regarded as the best place to shop in Manchester. But there’s a strong argument for the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, too. Shopping in Manchester’s Northern Quarter Manchester’s Northern Quarter is renowned for its bars and restaurants, but…

England, Manchester, North-West England, shopping, UK

Inside the John Rylands Library, Manchester.

How to get into Manchester’s Rylands Library if you’re not a student

There’s no entrance fee to go inside Manchester’s John Rylands Library, but opening hours are limited for this Victorian wonder. Manchester’s most enjoyable heritage building? In Manchester, much of the history leans towards the industrial side of things. This is why the John Rylands Library…

England, Manchester, North-West England, UK