Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
Art & archaeology |
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| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Travel type |
Make your own way |
| Price range | From £299 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 2 nights |
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Art Treasures of the North
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Accompanied by Gerald Deslandes, art & aspectual historian, visit the cultural centres, museums and galleries of Manchester and Liverpool. Special Event highlights: Visit the Old Masters exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery and the contemporary art collections at the Tate Liverpool Lady Lever Art Gallery The Imperial War Museum North Constable and Turner at the Manchester Art Gallery Seeing works by L.S Lowry and The Lowry In recent years lottery funding has transformed both the architecture and the ambitions of cultural institutions in Liverpool and Manchester making them a must-see destination for British art enthusiasts. Enjoy a variety of works of art from Pre-Raphaelite to contemporary as well as wonderful architecture with your host and guide, Gerald Deslandes.
Included
- Two nights' accommodation with full breakfast at the 4-star Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel
- Welcome reception
- Friday night private dinner with wine
- Saturday dinner in the hotel restaurant
- All talks, guided tours and admissions
- Tour manager and coach transfers throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Extra nights
- Holiday insurance
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
Friday evening
Welcome reception and private dinner with wine followed by a talk by your expert speaker.
Saturday
Accompanied by Gerald Deslandes, visit the Old Masters exhibition at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery; the international modern and contemporary art collections at Tate Liverpool at the Albert Dock; and if time allows, the city's famous waterfront and the recently opened Museum of Liverpool, which specialises in the popular culture of the city. After lunch (not included) travel to Port Sunlight, a model village in Wirral, Merseyside built by the Lever Brothers to accommodate its soap factory workers in 1888. Your visit also includes a tour of the Lady Lever Art Gallery with its Pre-Raphaelite art and collection of Wedgewood porcelain.
Saturday evening
After dinner Gerald Deslandes will give a talk about L.S. Lowry in which he will examine Lowry's portayal of crowds in the first industrial city.
Sunday
Morning visit to the Imperial War Museum, North, for an exhibition about children's literature and war, which contains material from the children's fiction novel 'War Horse' by Michael Morpurgo, set at the outbreak of WWI. Then on to visit The Lowry Gallery at Salford Quays, named for early 20th century painter L.S Lowry, where you will be able to see some of the artist's work. After lunch visit Manchester Art Gallery. The lovely original Victorian building with its collection of Pre-Raphaelites, Gainsboroughs, Constables and Turners has been extended to house changing exhibitions of both historical and contemporary art. Return to the hotel approximately 5.00pm. NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Please note: Extra nights are available at a supplement, please click here or on the availability tab above to select your date of travel and extra night rates.
Welcome reception and private dinner with wine followed by a talk by your expert speaker.
Saturday
Accompanied by Gerald Deslandes, visit the Old Masters exhibition at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery; the international modern and contemporary art collections at Tate Liverpool at the Albert Dock; and if time allows, the city's famous waterfront and the recently opened Museum of Liverpool, which specialises in the popular culture of the city. After lunch (not included) travel to Port Sunlight, a model village in Wirral, Merseyside built by the Lever Brothers to accommodate its soap factory workers in 1888. Your visit also includes a tour of the Lady Lever Art Gallery with its Pre-Raphaelite art and collection of Wedgewood porcelain.
Saturday evening
After dinner Gerald Deslandes will give a talk about L.S. Lowry in which he will examine Lowry's portayal of crowds in the first industrial city.
Sunday
Morning visit to the Imperial War Museum, North, for an exhibition about children's literature and war, which contains material from the children's fiction novel 'War Horse' by Michael Morpurgo, set at the outbreak of WWI. Then on to visit The Lowry Gallery at Salford Quays, named for early 20th century painter L.S Lowry, where you will be able to see some of the artist's work. After lunch visit Manchester Art Gallery. The lovely original Victorian building with its collection of Pre-Raphaelites, Gainsboroughs, Constables and Turners has been extended to house changing exhibitions of both historical and contemporary art. Return to the hotel approximately 5.00pm. NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Please note: Extra nights are available at a supplement, please click here or on the availability tab above to select your date of travel and extra night rates.
Hilton Manchester Airport
Located near Manchester the 4-star Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel offers a bar, restuarant, coffee shop, fitness centre and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV and telephone. Parking is available at the hotel for £12 per day (payable directly to the hotel). Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel Website
Located near Manchester the 4-star Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel offers a bar, restuarant, coffee shop, fitness centre and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV and telephone. Parking is available at the hotel for £12 per day (payable directly to the hotel). Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel Website
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