Attractions in Northern England

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... more

Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire  
Blakemere is a recipe of relaxed shopping mixed with activities and events ideal for a great day out! We have nearly 30 unique shops based in... more

Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire  
Now is the time to take advantage of all that Blue Planet Aquarium has to offer! Admire Europe´s largest collection of sharks, including 5 Sand Tigers,... more

Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire  
Chester Zoo, with over 7000 animals and 500 species, all set in 110 acres of picturesque gardens, is an exciting, fun day out for all. It... 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... more

South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire  
The Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port brings Britain´s canal history back to life. Explore the exhibitions in the historic dock complex and experience life aboard the... 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... 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... 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,... more

Crossgates, 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... 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... more

The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria  
Ullswater ´Steamers´ have been sailing on this most beautiful of England´s lakes for almost one hundred and fifity years so leave the hustle and bustle behind... more

Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria  
At Wetheriggs Pottery there is a lot to experience and many ways to express your own individuality and creativity throughout the year. A 19th century Industrial... more

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria  
Windermere Steamboats & Museum is located on a former sand wharf site where, for many years, barges unloaded gravel dredged from the bed of the lake.... more

The Chapter Office, The College, Durham  
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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... 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... 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... more

Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire  
Camelot Theme Park has something for everyone. You can see knights in battle, wizards, jousting tournaments along with many exciting rides and shows.... 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... 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... 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... more

Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside  
The award winning World of Glass offers a great day out for all the family. Situated in the heart of the Victorian Glass and coal town... 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

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... more

Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire  
At JORVIK, get face-to-face with the Vikings on the very site where archaeologists discovered the remains of the place they once called home. Discover what life... more

North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire  
Set in 175 acres of North Yorkshire parkland, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Shopping Village and Birds of Prey Centre is renowned for its friendly and welcoming... 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

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.... 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... 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... 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 summer... more