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
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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3 Days in the North of England: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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The Beatles
Written by Viator, March 2011
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 ...
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Liverpool Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, March 2011
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 ...
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Blackpool Tower
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
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 ...
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How to Get Around in Liverpool
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
2008’s European Capital of Culture, Liverpool, still reigns strong as one of Northern England’s most visited cities. Whether you’re looking to discover the music scene that gave birth to The Beatles, ...
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Roman Ruins in England
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, May 2012
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 ...
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Stonehenge and Salisbury
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
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 ...
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The North of England
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2011
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 ...
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Things to Do in Leeds
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
Once a heart of England’s textile industry, Leeds has updated itself to become one of the most vibrant cities in the north of England .
Whether it’s history, shopping, sport, or nightlife you’re ...
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Yorkshire
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
From the eerie wilderness of the Yorkshire moors as brought to life by the Bronte sisters’ novels, to the medieval architecture lining the cobbled streets of York, the northern England county of ...
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3 Days in Manchester: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, February 2012
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 ...
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Drinks with a View at Cloud 23 in Beetham Tower
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
For a breath-taking view over Manchester ,
it’s hard to beat the Cloud 23 bar, on the 23rd floor of the city’s
tallest skyscraper, the Beetham Tower. The landmark tower, clocking in
at 168 ...
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Exploring the University of Manchester’s Campus
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
It’s the largest single site university in the UK, home to 39,000 students; commonly rated as one of the UK’s top Universities behind the world famous Oxford and Cambridge and ranks as one of the ...
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How to Get Around in Manchester
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
Whether you’re in town to catch a football game or simply to explore one of northern England ’s most vibrant cities, here are a few tips for getting around Manchester .
1. Explore on foot
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