beyond the city
As the unofficial capital of the region, Manchester makes the ideal base for exploring the North of England. For days out head for the stunning countryside of the Lake District, Lancashire and the Peak District or make the most of the city’s transport links to visit local market towns, the vibrant City of Liverpool (European Capital of Culture 2008) or the historic cities of Chester or York…
North of the city – around the towns of Bury, Bolton, Wigan, Oldham and Rochdale – you’ll find more than 500 square miles of inspiring countryside, crisscrossed by historical waterways and dotted with picturesque towns and fascinating attractions that make for great days out of the city...
The magical Lake District National Park is sometimes known as Manchester’s Water Playground. Much of it remains virtually untouched wilderness – and although it’s very popular, it’s always easy to leave the crowds behind and find your own way through this region of dreamy waterscapes and spectacular views…
Manchester’s ideally placed to begin a tour of the north. It’s at the hub of a network of vibrant, historic cities and a handy base for visiting some of Britain’s most interesting market towns, set in beautiful countryside…
The Northwest of England and the city of Manchester were at the heart of the industrial revolution transforming fashion, generating power, developing transport and instigating radical social and political reform. You can trace their impact on the region in a series of fascinating trails…