We gratefully acknowledge the support of all our partners:
Culture Northwest
Culture Northwest is a thinking, networking and advocacy organisation. We work strategically through collaboration to champion the role of culture across the region. Our remit is to build and drive the Regional Cultural Strategy. To do this we work with Tourism, Sport and Physical Activity, the Creative Industries, Arts, Heritage, Museums, Libraries and Archives.
Culture Northwest aims to, establish the Northwest as an international cultural leader, build citizenship through culture, drive health improvement through cultural activity, encourage and enhance partnerships across the region, drive awareness of regional distinctiveness, Maximise cultural contributions to life-long learning and build capacity within the cultural sector.
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The Mersey Partnership
The Mersey Partnership is a unique alliance representing over 400 businesses across Merseyside. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the future economic vision for the Liverpool City Region, attracting new investment, helping existing businesses, and developing tourism. Its mission is to build a dynamic team committed to the creation of a dynamic regional economy to champion Merseyside as a great place to live, work, invest and visit, generating greater returns for all.
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Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) was set up in April 2004. It supports tourism businesses in the Lancashire and Blackpool area by representing their interests regionally and nationally, by co-ordinating marketing activity, managing and developing the tourism product and working in partnership with industry. Activities in commercial membership, business support, 'Welcome to Excellence' training, visitors' services and marketing activity are all designed to improve quality and achieve common goals.
As a sub region in the North West, the area attracts 60.5 million visitors a year who contribute 2.5 billion to the local economy and help support 51,000 jobs.
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Visit Chester and Cheshire
Visit Chester & Cheshire (VCC) is the tourism management organisation for Chester and Cheshire. As one of five tourism boards in the Northwest it is funded and supported by North West Regional Development Agency, 6 local authorities and 250 private sector tourism stakeholders in Cheshire.
Set up in April 2004 it has a clear mission:
"We will build our tourism industry to generate economic return for all, through our vision, passion, positive action and effective partnership working."
Cheshire's tourism economy is worth approximately £800 million and supports c 15,000 jobs. Our goal and vision for 2015 is to double the value of the tourism economy.
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24 Hour Museum
The 24 Hour Museum www.24hourmuseum.org.uk is an independent charity, funded by the Department of Culture Media and Sport, which aims to inspire people to explore the UK’s museums and galleries, both online and in the ‘real’ world. The site offers a unique mix of dynamic content including; daily arts news, exhibition reviews and in-depth online trails, as well as housing a comprehensive, fully searchable, database of over 3,000 cultural institutions. The site includes information on; listings, events, location details and facitilities. There is also have a dedicated children’s site - www.show.me.uk.
City Heritage Guides is a new project from the 24 Hour Museum and showcases the museums, galleries and heritage of ten English cities including Manchester. See http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/manchester/index.html
ERIH
ERIH is the European Route of Industrial Heritage, a network of the most important industrial heritage sites in Europe. It is the common link between them all. From disused production plants to industrial landscape parks and inter-active technology museums. The backbone of the route consists of the so-called anchor points: the outstanding industrial monuments in the former heartlands of the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain, Netherlands and Germany. Industrial Poerhouse is delighted to be recognised as the official ERIH Regional Route of Industrial Heritage for England's Northwest. http://www.erih.net
First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express is a multi-award winning train operating company which operates inter-city services on three main routes across the north of England and, more recently, in Scotland. With an increasing demand for travel and an improving rail service First TransPennine Express plays an increasingly pivotal role in meeting the need for easy, direct and comfortable access to urban centres, the coast and countryside. For more information on getting around by train telephone 08457 48 49 50, or visit www.thetrainline.com or www.tpexpress.co.uk.
Arts About Manchester
Arts About Manchester is a nationally recognised leader in arts
marketing and audience development. As a membership organisation, Arts
About Manchester supports 40 professional arts organisations from
within the ten local authorities that make up Greater Manchester to
develop and grow audiences for the arts. From monitoring and
interpreting market trends, to undertaking groundbreaking research
projects and providing tactical marketing services such as print
distribution, we utilise our extensive knowledge and experience
combined with the latest market data to make our members' activities
more effective.
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Family Friendly
Looking for great family entertainment? The Family Friendly website is
crammed with an exciting variety of arts activities and events for the
whole family to enjoy in Greater Manchester. The site is updated
seasonally so whether you're planning a day trip or just an hour's fun,
you'll always be sure to find good ideas.
It's simple to use and fully searchable. You can find out what's on and where, get details of how to get there and the facilities available, play games or send e-postcards to friends and family.
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British Waterways
British Waterways is the public corporation that cares for the 2,000-mile network of canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales.
Its role is to ensure that the inland waterways can be used for all to enjoy, now and for many years to come. As a not-for-dividend organisation British Waterways works with a broad range of public, private and voluntary sector partners to restore and regenerate the waterways. Through its innovative commercial ventures, including property, telecommunications and the sale of water, British Waterways creates new revenue streams. British Waterways also receives a grant from the government, representing around one third of its income. home page >>
Museums, Libraries and Archives North West (MLA North West)
MLA North West is the regional strategic development agency for the museums, libraries and archives sector in the North West of England. We share the vision that museums, libraries and archives connect people to knowledge and information, creativity and inspiration. We aim to maximise the contribution of museums, libraries and archives to the North West region, and its distinctive cultural, social, educational and economic life and identity.
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The Civic Trust
The Civic Trust is an independent charity, founded in 1957. It works with people to promote thriving towns and villages, developing dynamic partnerships between communities, government and business to deliver regeneration and local improvement. It is the umbrella body for over 850 civic societies across the country, representing over 250,000 individuals committed to improving and caring for places where people live and work.
The Trust's activities include Civic Trust Awards, Green Flag Awards, Green Pennant, Pathfinders, BizFizz, Passion for Places, Heritage Open Days, Evening Economy and Centre Vision, Neighbourhood Renewal and Design for Excellence.
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English Heritage
It is our job at English Heritage to make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. By employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians, we aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter. From the first traces of civilisation, to the most significant buildings of the 20th century, we want every important historic site to get the care and attention it deserves. home page >>
Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is based in the buildings of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station. The station building was the Manchester terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The five listed buildings now form a world-class museum telling the story of a people and a region that have shaped the modern world through industrial achievement and scientific innovation. Thirteen action-packed galleries bring the past to life with working industrial machinery, live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
Fashion
Discover how cotton made 19th century Manchester one of the most powerful cities in the world in The Textiles Gallery where cotton machinery is demonstrated every day.
Transport
Track the development of passenger transport from a working reconstruction of ‘Planet’, an 1830s steam train, to the Beyer-Garratt, one of the largest exhibits in the Museum.
Industry
Visit the Power Hall, where the world’s largest collection of working steam mill engines are running every afternoon.
Politics and Ideas
Re-live Manchester’s radical spirit with the Peterloo Massacre in 1819, the founding of Trades Union Congress and the Women’s Social and Political Union in the Making of Manchester gallery.
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Lancashire Museums
Lancashire Museums is a collection of great museums and attractions. Travel around both country and coast to explore Lancashire's historic wonders. Discover the stories behind a county full of history. Whatever your interest, the county's buildings and the treasures within will capture your imagination. Escape to Lancaster Castle famous for the trials of the Lancashire Witches. Travel back to the times of the industrial revolution at our Textile Mills and view nationally acclaimed gems. There's always a new exhibition to see, an activity to try out or an event to watch. Understanding the past, inspiring the future.
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The Quays
The Quays is Greater Manchester's stunning waterfront destination, only minutes by tram from the city centre. The original 1894 docks have been revitalised by an influx of more than 200 businesses and attractions including the internationally renowned arts venue The Lowry, the stunning Imperial War Museum North, Manchester United Football Club, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Lowry Outlet Mall, Vue Cinema and the award winning Mersey Ferries, alongside the stunning Tudor mansion, Ordsall Hall. All this, plus three hotels within a short walk, can be found set in a dramatic waterside location.
The Quays: the perfect short break experience.
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Waterscape.com
Waterscape.com can help you get the best out of day trips and holiday breaks in the UK, with hundreds of great ideas for family activities by the waterside. Whether you’re walking, cycling or travelling by boat, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy Britain’s beautiful rivers, lakes and canals.
Helpful maps and location guides show you where to go and what to see, including local events, attractions, waterside shops, pubs and restaurants. If you’re interested in a longer break, you can choose from the largest online selection of boating holidays and waterside accommodation in the UK, from city-centre hotels to cosy country cottages. home page >>
