Attractions & Activities in Northern England

Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire

Camelot Theme Park: An unforgettable, fun-packed day awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot . With over half a mile of twists, turns and steep drops our king of... more

Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland

Northumberland National Park, the land of the far horizons - a landscape of limitless beauty from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills. Spread over the hills and valleys at... more

York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building is the largest Gothic... more

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria

Set in the Heart of Lakeland, Honister Slate Mines have, for centuries, produced the beautiful green stone, which it is famous throughout the world. Unlike slate taken from... more

Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary will introduce you to many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of... more

Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire

Anderton Boat Lift was opened in March 2002 following a £7m restoration project to restore the famous Victorian structure. One of the `seven wonders of the waterways´ and a... more

Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire

A trip on the East Lancashire Railway is a journey back in time. It was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and... more

Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire

Visit Chester Zoo - a world of wildlife awaits you! Discover over 8000 wonderful animals and 400 different species including some of the most endangered in the world! From... more

Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

The North of England´s pioneering eco-centre. Featuring - eco-centre, tropical hydroponicum, River Tees model, play areas, tearooms and shop. Free parking.... more

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, Teesside

Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience is located in North East England, where a major award-winning restoration and interpretation of the HMS Trincomalee was completed in the early... more

Prescot, Merseyside

Knowsley Safari Park has been one of the top all-day attractions in the North West for over 35 years. Visitors can see more than 500 mammals on its five-mile safari drive -... more

Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire

The KWVR is a standard gauge branch line that was built in 1867 by local mill owners, jpins the national network at Keighley. Most of the services are operated by steam... more

Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Fountains Abbey with Studley Royal Water Garden, located four miles west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance. No other site in... more

The Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire

The crowds here are testament to the racecourse’s enduring popularity, and perhaps more so than any other racecourse in Britain, the quality of racing at Chester is not... more

Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester United is the world´s most famous football club and the award winning Museum at Old Trafford hosts over 230,000 visitors annually. The Museum tracks the history of... more

12 Park Street, Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Moors Railway gives you a thrilling journey through beautiful countryside in either a full size steam locomotive or a diesel.... more

The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria

A narrow gauge railway built on the former Haltwhistle - Alston standard gauge branch line. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel locomotives from the UK and... more

Moss Street, Bury, Greater Manchester

Bury Art Gallery & Museum opened in 1901 thanks to the generosity of the children of local paper manufacturer Thomas Wrigley. To commemorate Queen Victoria´s Diamond Jubilee... more

East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire

Blackpool Zoo, set in 32 acres of parkland, is where you can see birds and animals in natural environments. It is home to more than 1500 animals that include lions, giraffes,... more

The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, West Yorkshire

It really is a very special place. The great variety of landscapes in the North York Moors is what truly makes it unique and gives it a character which so many people can... more

The Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Blackpool Sea Life Centre has over 50 displays that include seahorses, sharks and pirahnas. Also see a sunken galleon with pirates.... more

Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. It’s a special place – a fantastic... more

Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear

Bede's World celebrates the extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede (AD673-735), early Europe’s greatest scholar, who lived and worked at the monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow... more

Langley Park, Durham

Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and... more

North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure; catapult to dizzying heights aboard Whirlwind, a typhoon of... more

Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, is home to over 1,000 animals, including Siberian Tigers, Grants Zebras, Bactrian Camels, Monkeys, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Humboldt Penguins and... more

Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

South Lakes Wild Animal Park - enjoy the Ultimate Animal Experience in the heart of Dalton in Furness. A full hands on day where you get close to wildlife and can hand feed... more

Whitby, North Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey was founded by St Hilda in 657. The original community was destroyed by the Danes, but was refounded as a Benedictine priory in 1078. The new museum and visitor... more

Stockley Farm, Arley, Northwich, Cheshire

Stockley Farm, opened in 1987, is an organic farm on the Arley Estate which grows a variety of crops and Milks 200 Organic cows. On arrival you are taken by tractor and... more

Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire

JORVIK Viking Centre: Explore the excavations which first unearthed the Viking-Age city of York and discover the truth about the people that lived there. Built on the very... more

Brittania Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside

The Beatles Story is the story of how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to worldwide fame and fortune. The story is on audio guide that is narrated by John... more

The Racecourse, York, North Yorkshire

It is said that only Ascot sells more champagne than York, where it is considerably cheaper! York stages two of the best Flat meetings in Britain, the Dante Festival in May... more

The Chapter Office, The College, Durham

Durham Cathedral has iconic status throughout the north-east of England, and deserves its reputation as being amongst the finest examples of Norman architecture remaining in... more

Pottery Site, Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue, set up in 2005 provides care for a wide range of animals, from birds, pigs, goats, pythons and water dragons.Some of the animals that have been... more

Liberty Way, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

The National Glass Centre is an important venue dedicated to exploring ideas through glass and houses galleries, artists studios and production facilities. Tour maps are... more

12 Clifford Street, York, North Yorkshire

York Dungeon is deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The York Dungeon brings... more

Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria

The Lake District National Park is in the northwest corner of England in the county of Cumbria. We've mountains, valleys, villages, towns, coastline and of course lakes! With... more

Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside

Stages the final big meeting of the National Hunt season in Britain, the three-day John Smith’s Grand National festival in April. The National is the most famous jumps race in... more

Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire

Blakemere is a recipe of relaxed shopping mixed with activities and events ideal for a great family day out! With over 25 unique shops based in and around a beautifully... more

Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Blue Planet Aquarium: Come share an incredible voyage of discovery through the underwater world from fresh water lakes and streams to mangrove swamps, rocky shores, stunning... more

Ravenglass, Cumbria

The Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in the world. Our steam engines transport passengers from Ravenglass, the only... more

Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire

Diggerland Yorkshire has something for all ages. A fascinating day out where you can learn all about these incredible digging machines that come in all sizes.... more

Gossage Building, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire

Catalyst makes science exciting and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Enjoy panoramic views across Cheshire from the rooftop Observatory reached by a scenic... more

The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria

Cumbria Tourism Sustainable Tourism Award Winner Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been sailing on England’s most beautiful lake since 1859. Renamed the ‘Dark Lake’ in Arthurian... more

Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria

The Rum Story is situated in The Western Lake District and is designed as a wet/all weather attraction. Travel through a tropical rainforest, an African village, a realistic... more

St James Mount, Liverpool, Merseyside

Liverpool´s world famous Cathedral is open daily throughout the year - the largest Cathedral in the UK, breathtaking in its architecture, beauty and atmosphere. Climb to the... more

PO Box 127, Nantwich, Cheshire

Hack Green was one of 21 fixed radar stations in the country and one of only 12 fully equipped with searchlights and fighter aircraft control. In one of the cabinets in the... more

The Castle Brewery, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Jennings Brothers is a traditional brewery using pure lakeland water drawn from their own well, with only finest natural ingredients. The Brewery Shop has an extensive range... more

Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside

The World of Glass: Experience a wonderful day out with a difference at this award-winning visitor attraction in St Helens, which shows how glass has changed our world... more

Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Founded in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in the north of England. The collection includes medieval floor tiles, stone sculpture, late medieval cutlery... more