England’s Northwest

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

This is the region for city breaks, exploring famously-fashionable haunts, historic streets and buildings. It’s a region to walk, cycle and discover the landscapes and wildlife of unspoilt villages. 

There is always a feast of sporting entertainment including international cricket, championship golf courses and Premiership football.

England's Northwest is also bursting with cultural confidence, from outstanding national museums and galleries to magical sculptures and blockbuster theatre events.

There are great places to stay in chic city centre hotels, rural retreats, country houses and cosy pubs.

You’ll find it all in England’s Northwest.

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Featured destinations in England’s Northwest

Chester

The rows

Ancient, dynamic, traditional, exciting, Chester is one of Britain’s best breaks. The city offers classy architecture, world class heritage, café society, entertainment galore, and the warmest of welcomes.

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Liverpool

liverpool

Liverpool is fast becoming one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. Awarded European Capital of Culture 2008, it boasts more theatres, museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London.

Manchester

Manchester, Urbis

The city is widely recognised as the coolest in Britain. Manchester has reinvented itself as a truly contemporary metropolis, with modern landmarks, excellent art and culture, great bars and world-class hospitality.

Cumbria - The Lake District

Lake District

Cumbria – The Lake District is an inspiring area of natural beauty.

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Blackpool

Aerial View Of The Beach And Resort From The Tower

Britain’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool is packed wall to wall with attractions, entertainment, top line shows and offers just about everything a holidaymaker can wish for.

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