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Holiday type Art & archaeology
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

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 Gerlad Deslandes 'Art Treasures of the North West'.

Saturday
Accompanied by Gerald Deslandes, visit the Old Masters exhibition at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery; the city's famous waterfront and the international contemporary art collections at Tate Liverpool. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to see the Tate's spectacular Chagall exhibition, and the recently opened Museum of Liverpool which specialises in the popular culture of the city. After lunch (not included) travel to Port Sunlight and visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery with its Pre-Raphaelite art and collection of Wedgewood porcelain. 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 its current exhibition about battlefield medicine from WWI to Afghanistan. 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 (not included) 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 the maximum group size on this tour is 49 passengers.
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 
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