Museums

25 must-visit museums, monuments and historic sites in Lancashire

25 must-visits museums, monuments and historic sites in Lancashire

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

I stayed at a canal-side hotel in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, and I could not recommend staying here enough. (Photo: NationalWorld/Isabella Boneham)

The perfect canal-side hotel in Amsterdam - close to top attractions

The Ampersand Hotel has a grand frontage.

Review: The Ampersand Hotel lives up to its enviable location

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

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I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Sanitary bins are being added to the men's toilets in all LCC-owned buildings (Credit: Grant Hughes)

This is why sanitary bins will be put in all male toilets owned by LCC

Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum shows 22 treasure finds in Lancashire were recorded in 2022

Record amount of treasure found in Lancashire last year

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bank

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

The gold aureus celebrating the conquest in AD 43 was uncovered among the ruins of a suburb five kilometres north of the archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region.

Roman coin plucked from ashes of Pompeii sells for thousands

An exceptionally rare Chinese box and cover from the 15th century Ming period has been discovered in a dust-filled cabinet in the attic of a family home, where it had been stored and left untouched since the owner’s death in 1967.

Old tin found in attic turns out to be Chinese Ming Dynasty treasure

David Bowie as the Thin White Duke

David Bowie archive featuring 80,000 items to be made public

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Trampoline parks definitely help to ensure your child is getting enough exercise on rainy summer days. (Shutterstock)

These 21 indoor activities will keep kids entertained when it’s raining

Museums and galleries in England are preparing to open their doors to the public after temporarily closing when the UK entered lockdown in March (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here are the new rules to keep you safe when museums and galleries reopen

This is what you need to know about Cineworld reopening (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cineworld announces plans to open all cinemas in July - here’s everything you ne...

Museums, libraries and other learning centres may temporarily be closed due to the ongoing UK lockdown - but this doesn’t mean that children have to miss out on educational experiences (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are 9 educational activities you can do free online with the kids - from m...

Here's how to visit the Paris Catacombs and go on Disney theme park rides online

Sailing the fjords... Bergen

Bergen is buzzing with culture and charm

Old Holly Farm

Free things to do in Lancashire: Summer Holidays Childcare Challenge

Children can soon get bored whilst on their six-week break from school

Kids get bored after just ten days of the summer holidays

The Museum of Lancashire, Stanley Street, Preston

Cash could provide lifeline for Lancashire's under-threat museums

Museums at risk as cash-strapped council tries to save £223m

Martin Mere Nature Reserve at Burscough holds its annual duck race on Sunday, April 19, at 3pm

Easter for free or cheap
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