The North of England Travel Tips
England's North Country has something for everyone. Manchester, the country's "second city," is a center of arts, media and sports, and Liverpool, too, is a world-renown cultural center and, famously, the birthplace of The Beatles
The Lake District's Windermere, home to the largest lake in England, is the busiest and most commercial of the lakes. The streets are thronged with ice-cream sellers, souvenir stalls, chintzy tearooms and fish-and-chips shops, but the lake itself remains undeniably beautiful.
The Beatles: Northern England's Fab Four
For a band that broke up 40 years ago, The Beatles’ popularity is as stratospheric as ever. Reissues and anthologies of their recordings continue to bombard the charts, while feature films and the ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in the North of England: Suggested Itineraries
The north of England's diversity promises good times for every kind of traveler. Music fanatic? Northwestern cities Manchester and Liverpool boast enviable rock 'n' roll pedigrees. Untamed nature ... Continue Reading »
The Beatles
Whether you take a self-guided tour, book an in-depth tour with a local music fan or see the sights as part of a city overview, Liverpool is a musical mecca for Beatles fans. The city is filled with ... Continue Reading »
Liverpool Suggested Itineraries
Gritty, historic and down-to-earth, Liverpool is one of England’s most important port cities. There’s maritime history to discover, cultural history in museums and galleries throughout the city, the ... Continue Reading »
Blackpool Tower
Blackpool is one of England’s most famous seaside towns. Or should that be infamous? Nearly everyone English has a story about Blackpool and it’s seaside theme park attractions. This famous town ... Continue Reading »
Roman Ruins in England
One of the most significant Roman ruins in England and one of the most visited tourist sites in northern England, Hadrian’s Wall bisects the country from the North Sea in the east to the Irish Sea ... Continue Reading »
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Just over two hours from London by train, Salisbury has two claims for our attention: its cathedral and Stonehenge. The area is said to sit over important energy lines in the earth and whether you ... Continue Reading »
The North of England
The North of England has always taken music very seriously, from spawning The Beatles in Liverpool to the House scene and Oasis in Manchester. But recently they have begun to also take public art ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Manchester: Suggested Itineraries
There is more to the United Kingdom than just London. About 160 miles from London is the city of Manchester, a gorgeous town filled with stunning architecture, chic restaurants and cafes, arts and ... Continue Reading »
Manchester United Football
No experience in Manchester is complete without checking out a football game (that’s soccer if you’re American). Manchester United, or ManU as the team is affectionately dubbed, is considered one of ... Continue Reading »
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