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This park has an eighteen-hole par 3 pitch and putt course (Apr - Oct £6.90) that makes the most of the landscape and sits alongside the existing mature trees. BMX track (free). It also has a fully accessible child's playground and a refreshment kiosk and a restaurant with a Victorian conservatory which has been converted into a restaurant.
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Grand timber-framed mansion house dating from the 14th century, mostly in Tudor style but with Victorian improvements. It's set in extensive parklands which are free to enter.
"The Hatters" were promoted in 2024 and now play football in League One, the third tier. Their stadium has a capacity of 10,800, all-seated.
Grandiose Edwardian wedding-cake built 1904–08 in white Portland stone - its architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas also built Belfast city hall in similar style. It's normally only open for special events, or booked tours for groups of 15+. However you can stroll into the fine Italianate entrance hall. You might also be able to sneak a peek at the Ballroom with its mighty Wurlitzer, a "Publix 1" designed to accompany silent films. Otherwise catch one of the organ concerts, held monthly on a Monday at noon.
Long established amateur theatre with a varied programme.
Museum about the local hat-making industry, and a display of headwear from across the centuries and around the world. It's partly closed until late 2020 so the machine gallery can't be visited.
This restored 1930s cinema shows films, theatre, panto, tribute acts and other shows. The authentic 1930s tearoom on the first floor has views onto Mersey Square.