This weekend we were lucky again to be treated to a long weekend. We decided to return to Styal Quarry Bank because Rich had not been with is on our first visit and we had not got around to visit the whole site. We got to experience the garden again although this time the daffodils are long gone and the rhododendrons were out in force. There was a scarecrow festival on which was fun for the kids to find the numerous dressed up scarecrows around the National Trust grounds. We visited the Apprentice House which housed the children who worked at the Cotton Mill back in the 1700s. Apparently it was quite a pleasant place to live because most of the children came from very poor families or were orphans. The veggie garden outside was heaven on earth with an orchard and berry garden. I loved it. Then we took Rich through the Cotton Mill which the kids enjoyed for a second time.
On the Sunday we ventured into Manchester to visit the Museum of Science and Industry which was huge and spread over five massive buildings and warehouses. An amazing display of air transport and railway. Also there was a brilliant children's hands on experimental area and a best of all it was free! Sorry no photos from this day.
This is Speke Hall our last visit to a National Trust property. It was a beautiful day of the long weekend so it was packed with people. There was story telling, a hedge maze, a woodland trail with a nature playground, hut building, lush lawns for picnics and the house. The house was beautifully furnished (see some items below) but the crowds made it all a bit much for some of us.
Checking the map to make sure we are on the right track?
Speke Hall was not too far from Liverpool so we decided to continue along to see this city. We found a beautiful place. The waterfront was special and obviously has had a lot of money spent on it. We found the Liverpool Museum there and it was free like all Museums we have found! In it there is 'The Beatles' Exhibition. Love the mix of old and new buildings.
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