Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northern England
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northern England are listed below.
Camelot Theme Park (Attraction / Activity)
Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire
Camelot is also crammed full of rides for little bravehearts, don’t forget to saddle up for a gallop on Sir Lancelot’s Chargers, steady your sea legs... more
Cliffe Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire
Also on display is a range of William Morris stained glass and Staffordshire Pottery of politicians and historical figures. There is much of the original house... more
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel (Spa)
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria
Body polishes, algea wraps and massages are just a few of the treats in store... more
Ness Botanic Gardens (Garden)
Neston, Cheshire
In addition, Ness has developed an exciting new catering partnership with Roses Tea Rooms – double consecutive winner of the ‘Tea Guilds Top Tea Place’ award... more
Brantwood (Garden)
Coniston, Cumbria
Below, paths wind their way through several different gardens, and a collection of ferns luxuriates underfoot. A zig-zag path follows Dante´s journey from Purgatory to Paradise... more
Arley Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
Arley, Northwich, Cheshire
Visitors are enthralled by entering a living history, which gives an intimate insight into life in the Hall and the history of a family that has... more
Hesketh Golf Club (Golf Course)
Cockle Dick's Lane, Southport, Lancashire
The club hosts The Open final qualifying and a host of professional events as well as county and national championships. Henry Cotton once set a course... more
Northumberland National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland
Ancient pre-history and the rare red squirrel exist alongside traditional lifestyles with a thriving culture. There are distinct characteristics within the landscape of the National Park... more
De Vere Slaley Hall (Spa)
Slaley, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Cleanse every pore in the steam room or sauna, relax in the solarium, or revive tired muscles in the Jacuzzi... more
Lyme Park (Historic House)
Disley, Stockport, Cheshire
The state rooms are adorned with Mortlake tapestries with Grinling Gibbons wood-carvings in the dining room, and feature an important collection of unique English clocks. The... more
York Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire
Also famous for its fine collections of costume, textiles, military and social history... more
Gresgarth Hall (Garden)
Caton, Lancashire
Over a striking Chinese style bridge, crossing the Artle Beck, lies a bluebell wood, the millennium wood and a fine arboretum... more
Rowton Hall Country House Hotel (Spa)
Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester, Cheshire
For the more energetic, a work out in the well equipped gymnasium and dance studio is available. For the complete pampering, relax and unwind in the... more
Sutton Park (Garden)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
There are good herbaceous borders, clever colour schemes and attractive seating. Woodland walks with ice house and temple... more
HM Customs & Excise National Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside
Displays include counterfeit material, weapons and the latest technology used by todays customs officers. Meet some of the Museum´s colourful characters, including Mother Redcap and spot... more
Muncaster Castle (Historic House)
Ravenglass, Cumbria
The Great Hall is filled with paintings and heraldic windows, and the Octagonal Library rises to a Gothic vault. In the Dining Room, complete with restored... more
York Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Exhibition Square, York, North Yorkshire
Also an extensvie collection of British watercolours, drawings and prints, mostly of York and North Yorkshire. A programme of special events and exhibitions are held throughout... more
Ganton Golf Club (Golf Course)
Ganton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Dozens of prestigious amateur events and internationals, including the Ryder Cup in 1949, the Curtis Cup in 2000 and the Walker Cup in 2003 testify to... more
Harewood House (Historic House)
Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire
HRH Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, lived here until her death in 1965 and a collection of items from her lifetime are on display. Set in... more
Wallington (Historic House)
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
On display are fine collections of ceramics, curiosities, stuffed birds, geological specimens and dolls houses. The 17th century garden has a walled garden, lawns, lakes, shrubberies... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt (Attraction / Activity)
York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
Prayer has been offered to God on this site for nearly 1000 years. The Undercroft and Crypt uncovers the remarkable history of York Minster from its... more
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Slatey Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Also on display are model ships, fine decorative arts and collections on local history and it is part of the Merseyside Embroidery Trail. Access to other... more
Honister Slate Mine (Attraction / Activity)
Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria
Its beauty graces both the roofs of humble cottages and magnificent buildings, such as those in Regent Street, London, the Ritz Hotel and St James Palace,... more
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (Museum / Art Gallery)
Halifax Way, Elvington, York, North Yorkshire
This makes the Museum a very special place for aviation enthusiasts, young and not so young, and a great day out for all the family. Exhibitions... more
Weston Park Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Western Park, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Also on display is fine furniture and objets d´art. Outside are formal gardens and woodland walks... more
Spa 1877 (Spa)
67 Victoria Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
’ As a result Spa 1877 uniquely and elegantly combines Victorian architecture with modern luxuries, offering a beautiful setting in which you can enjoy an authentic... more
Chesters Fort & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland
Famous for its finely preserved bath house, which was also used for eating, drinking and gaming with its cold rooms, warm rooms and hot rooms. The... more
Ilkley Golf Club (Golf Course)
Nesfield Road, Myddleton, Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Perhaps the most memorable are those along the river - the fourth is the first of two par fives and needs a drive over water -... more
Sea Life (Scarborough) (Attraction / Activity)
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Explore freshwater rivers and streams, the rugged UK coastline, the shallows and the dark depths of the North Sea and the crystal clear warm waters of... more
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa (Spa)
Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire
Experienced therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments using Decleor, Espa, Caci and Jessica products. Treatments are suitable for guests regardless of age or physical... more
West Lancashire Golf Club (Golf Course)
Hall Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool, Merseyside
Eleven of the holes measure over 400 yards so by any standards it is a true championship course. It is also features humps and hollows in... more
Ki Day Spa (Spa)
10 Kings Court, Altrincham, Cheshire
Escape the pressures of everyday life and discover inner peace, reflection, restoration and complete relaxation. Whether you wish to de-stress, indulge or detox, a myriad of... more
Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Towneley Holmes Road, off Todmorden Road, Burnley, Lancashire
The Hall contains fine period rooms,Great Hall,Regency entertaining rooms,long gallery and victorian kitchens,Guided tours can be pre booked and groups are welcome. The historic parkland and... more
Dunge Valley Rhododenron Gardens (Garden)
Windgather RocksKettleshulme, High Peak, Cheshire
Rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias, acers, embothrium etc. Also Conservation Park open Thursdays and Fridays to Garden Visitors... more
North Lakes Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria
Each room has its own heating, lighting and music controls, which allows your therapist to create an atmosphere to suit your mood, and the spacious relaxation... more
Rufford Old Hall (Historic House)
Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire
Also various other collections including Japanese and Chinese ceramics, stained glass from various periods, prints and watercolours of local interest and 16th century oak furniture. It... more
Lady Lever Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Port Sunlight Village, Lower Road, Bebington, Merseyside
Also on display is fine 18th century furniture, Chinese ceramics, Wedgwood, sculpture, tapestries and Napoleonic memorabilia. Regular temporary exhibitions are held... more
Wallington (Garden)
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
Inside the egg-shaped walled garden are fine glasshouses, a sculpture terrace, a system of pools and some first-class colourful cottage gardening. Longer estate walks encompass wooded... more
Anderton Boat Lift (Attraction / Activity)
Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire
First opened in 1875 and re-adapted to a cogs and pulley system in 1908. The new Operations Centre houses education and visitor facilities making it a... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens (Garden)
Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire
The walled garden and main border now contain more than 5000 lavender plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables... more
Royal Armouries Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Armouries Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Discover treasures from round the globe – explore the Ottoman Empire, the Wild West, Europe, Japan and India. Wonder at the fabulous arms and armour of... more
Harewood House Gardens (Garden)
Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire
In the 1840s Sir Charles Barry was commissioned to design grand improvements, the Terrace Garden being one of these. In the Lower Terrace the Herbaceous Border... more
Seaton Delaval Hall (Historic House)
Estate Office, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland
The Hall was damaged by fire in 1822, but successive generations of the family, particularly the late Lord Hastings, undertook extensive repairs to ensure the Hall's... more
York Golf Club (Golf Course)
Lords Moor Lane, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire
The 426 yard sixth is also tough with a stream running across the fairway and while the eighth at 466 yards is the stroke one hole,... more
Museum of Hartlepool (Museum / Art Gallery)
Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, Teesside
The constant presence of the sea has influenced the development of the town and this is reflected in many of the objects on display. The largest... more
Spa at Raithwaite (Spa)
Sandsend Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Discover a place to make your own, and let our friendly and knowledgeable staff help you unwind with holistic lifestyle programmes and indulgent spa experiences, all... more
Hutton-In-The-Forest (Historic House)
Penrith, Cumbria
The new hall has a Cupid Staircase, with a Mortlake tapestry. On display are collections of family portraits, tapestries, furniture and oriental porcelain... more
Bramham Park (Garden)
Bramham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire
This is a garden of walks and views, architectural features and reflecting water, rolling parkland and formal rose gardens. A broad vista stretches away at an... more
Heaton Hall (Historic House)
Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester, Greater Manchester
The principal rooms have been gradually restored with appropriate furnishings... more
Sand Moor Golf Club Ltd (Golf Course)
Alwoodley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Sand Moor has hosted many leading amateur and professional tournaments, among them the European Tour Car Care Plan event won by Nick Faldo... more