North West England Attractions & Sightseeing
Use our North West England sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to North West England.
, Merseyside
See Liverpool, home of the Beatles, and use your Hop-on Hop-off ticket to explore it city at your own leisure. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.
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Britania Vaults, Albert Dock, , Merseyside L3 4AA
Tel +44 (0)151 709 1963
Experience the multi-media journey through the most amazing pop stories the world has known. The Beatles lives are laid open from mediocrity to world stardom, including authentic clothing & memorabilia.
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Kirkland, , Cumbria LA9 5AL
Tel +44 (0)1539 722464
Abbot Hall is a jewel of a building sitting on the banks of the River Kent, surrounded by a park and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal Castle. Abbot Hall is also highly acclaimed for its stimulating exhibition programme.
, Cumbria CA10 1SP
Tel +44 (0)17683 61893
Acorn Bank is a delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties. The herb garden is planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs and a partially restored watermill.
Mill Lane, Macclesfield, , Cheshire SK10 4LF
Tel +44 (0)1625 820201
Built in the forest of Macclesfield in 1040, the hall has 2 oak trees supporting the east end of the Great Hall. The organ is the biggest 17C organ in the UK and was once played by Handel. Visit the follies in the extensive gardens.
52 Church Street, , Greater Manchester M4 1PW
Tel +44 (0)161-834 2039
Opened in 1982, this revitalised city centre building boasts 5 stories of around 50 stalls and market-type shops. The intention is to provide affordable retail outlets for emerging designers to sell their wares directly to the public.
Ormskirk Rd, , Merseyside L9 5AS
Tel +44 (0)151 523 2600
Home of the Martell Grand National, the greatest horse race in the World.
Suite 7, The Colonnades, Albert Dock, , Merseyside L3 4AA
Tel +44 (0)151 708 7334
The restored Dock is Britain's largest Grade 1 Listed historic building, boasting an array of shops, bars, restaurants & entertainment. The Maritime Museum, Tate Gallery & the Beatles Story Museum are also available to visit within the complex.
Mariners Road, Crosby Beach, , Merseyside L23 6SX
Spectacular sculptures by Angel of the North artist Antony Gormley are on Crosby beach. Consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea
Lakeside, , Cumbria LA12 8AS
Tel +44 (0)15395 30153
Recreating the journey of a river from mountain top to sea, the Aquarium's stunning displays bring you face to face with an array of life found in and around the Lakes. Discover the underwater tunnel complete with diving ducks!
Estate Office, , Cheshire CW9 6NA
Tel +44 (0)1565 777353
Arley is a place of enormous character, charm and interest. Visitors are frequently struck by the warm and intimate atmosphere and the feeling that Arley is a much-cherished family home with beautiful landscaped gardens.
Goosnargh, , Lancashire PR3 2NL
Tel +44 (0)1995 640557
A Country Park with 185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland. Visitor Centre, with cafe, picnic areas, 6 car parks, forest walks and viewpoints. Summit 266m above sea level.
31 Mathew Street, , Merseyside L2 6RE
Tel +44 (0)151 236 8066
Visitors can purchase a range of original Beatles memorabilia & souvenirs, while listening to their hits on an original 60s jukebox.
Main Street, , Cumbria LA22 0NS
Tel +44 (0)1539 436355
Gallery showing original watercolours by the world famous author Beatrix Potter and displays on her life and work. A fascinating and enjoyable exhibition on the life of the beloved children's author.
Tarporley, , Cheshire CW6 9TX
Tel +44 (0)1829 260464
According to legend, Beeston still guards King Richard II's lost treasure - maybe your family can find it! Meanwhile, an exhibition details the other secrets in the 4,000 years of Beeston Castle's history. There are also acres of woodland trails to explore.
Oysterber Farm, Low Bentham, , Lancashire LA2 7ET
Tel +44 (0)1524 261567
Bentham Pottery is famous for its "Bentham blue" range, which has been in production now for over 20 years. Visitors are welcome to look around the showroom, view the ceramics for sale and have a tour of the workshop. They also run a series of pottery courses.
, Cumbria CA8 7DD
Tel +44 (0)16977 47602
Birdoswald stands high above a meander in the River Irthing, in one of the most picturesque settings on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall.
Priory Street, , Merseyside CH41 5JH
Tel +44 (0)151 647 6780
Birkenhead Priory was founded in 1150 for the Benedictines and is the oldest standing building on Merseyside and has been an object of study for local historians for many years. Many parts of the site are listed buildings of Grade I and II.
Cathedral Close, , Lancashire BB1 5AA
Tel +44 (0)1254 51491
Blackburn's cathedral since 1926, this church dates from much earlier, & includes a Georgian nave, sculptures by John Hayward & some splendid windows.
Museum Street, , Lancashire BB1 7AJ
Tel +44 (0)1254 667130
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is described as mildly Gothic with touches in the direction of Arts and Crafts. The building is cited in the town centre, near the Town Hall and is best known for being a treasure house of the Robert Edward Hart bequest.
