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Holidays Northwest England  -  Travel information Northwest England.

A wide, fertile plain in the west slopes up to the Pennine Hills in the east. The northeastern part of the region, which lies to the east of the M6 motoway, is an area of wide-open spaces, including Bleasdale Moor and the Forest of Bowland. The region's main rivers are the Lune in the north, the Ribble and, in the south, the river Mersey, which forms a large part of the boundary between Lancashire and Cheshire.

England's Northwest has always been renowned for the diversity of places to visit and explore.
Beyond the urban confines of Manchester, the Lake District lies to the north, the Pennines rise off into the east toward Yorkshire and the captivating city of Liverpool lies to the west, on the coast of the Irish Sea.

Counties northwest England : Chester & Cheshire, Cumbria and Lake District, Lancashire

Cities in northwest England : Blackpool, Chester, Liverpool & Merseyside, Manchester


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Boating Holidays

  -  Find your perfect UK Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrowboat, onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one. That's because you have the freedom to decide where to go, where to stop and what to visit.
If you visit the North of England, you can journey on the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Calder and Hebble, the Huddersfield Leeds and Liverpool and the Trans-Pennine system, where the locks will take you and your boat high into the hills.

Camping & Caravanning

 Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide

Car Rental Northwest England

 Holiday Autos  -    
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

More Car Rental Companies? See the car rental page

Holiday Homes / Apartments

    -  leading UK provider of self-catered holidays throughout the UK
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.

  -  Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.

  Interhome  -  Holiday homes

 Chester Rentals  -  Property to let

See for more the page Holiday Homes

Hostels / Youth Hostels

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.

 Youth Hostels England 

Hotels in Northwest England

 Hotels in Cheshire
Hotels in Chester, Altrincham, Warrington, Crewe, Runcorn, Wilmslow, Widnes, Northwich, Sandbach, Beeston, Holmes Chapel, Frodsham, and more ... 

 

More Hotels? See Hotels.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Evan Evens Tours  -   Train Tours  -  Sightseeing by Rail
Train Tours to Liverpool.

 Evan Evens Tours  -   Train Tours  -  Sightseeing by Rail
Train Tours to Lake District.

Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

 
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.

Thomas Cook  -  City trips Manchester

  -  Create your perfect trip - Flight, Hotel and Car



 Tellings Golden Miller  -  coach tours and excursions
Day excursions, short breaks & holidays. English seaside resorts, special events, christmas markets, Father Christmas and London Christmas Lights, island adventures, London theatre trips etc. TGM Travel Club [after joining 5% discount!].

Travel Guides Northwest England / Related books

Travel Guides Northwest England 

Lakeland Walker  -  Discounted subscription
Lakeland Walker is the only magazine devoted to walks in this area of outstanding natural beauty. With a multitude of walks in every issue there is something for everyone, from leisurely strolls by rivers and lakes to more daunting day treks to the summits of England's highest mountains.

England's Northwest 
Trevor Bates, Bill Meadows
The book aims to paint a pictorial and world portrait of the region's technological and industrial progress with care of classic landscapes and historic towns and cities. It draws on the ingenuity of its people, its entrepreneurial drive, its built heritage and superb scenery. It covers the attractions of Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Hardcover (June 4, 2002); Publisher: The Bluecoat Press; Language: English; ISBN: 1872568955
Forest of Bowland: With Pendle Hill and the West Pennine Moors 
Andrew Bibby
Paperback 128 pages (February 1, 2005); Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0711225028
Nicholson Guide to the Waterways: North West and the Pennines No.5 
This guide to the waterways of the North West and the Pennines features four-colour Ordnance Survey mapping, with facilities and towpaths clearly shown, and comprehensive navigational notes. Newly restored/opened canals and rivers are included. The navigational notes contain information on: planning a cruise, using a lock and bridges, winding holes, boatyards and local services. The notes also cover: the history of each canal, places of interest, pubs and restaurants and opportunities for walking and cycling. The waterways featured in this guide are: Aire and Calder Navigation, Bridgewater Canal, Calder and Hebble Navigation, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lancaster Canal, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Macclesfield Canal, Peak Forest and Ashton Canals, Rochdale Canal and Trent and Mersey Canal.
Spiral-bound 192 pages (March 3, 2003); Publisher: OS-Nicholson
Mountain Bike Guide, North Midlands: Manchester, Cheshire and Staffordshire 
Henry Tindell
Paperback 128 pages (May 21, 2005); Publisher: The Ernest Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0948153776

Transport / How do I travel to Northwest England

 Manchester Airport [ MAN ]
Flights to Manchester from Bristol, Leeds/Bradford, London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Luton, Manston, Norwich, Plymouth and Southampton.
Real-Time Arrivals & Departures | Food & Drink | Shops & Services | Getting To & From the Airport | Passenger Information | Lounges | Timetables | Which Terminal | Destinations | Airport Facilities | Maps
 Liverpool John Lennon Airport [ LPL ]
Flight Info | Passenger Information | Getting there
 Blackpool (BLK)
 Sheffield City (SZD)
 Leeds Bradford (LBA)
 East Midlands (EMA)

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets Northwest England, Flight tickets manchester, Flight tickets Liverpool.

 

   
Book cheap flights to Northwest England at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights Northwest England

The main rail routes to Manchester from London, Birmingham or Scotland are operated by Virgin Trains, and regional services from Liverpool, Leeds or Hull are operated by Arriva trains or First Northwestern. By road, National Express coaches offer a fast service from a range of towns and cities.

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

 Arriva - Trains Northern 
 Arriva Trains Northern provides urban rail services across the north of England. 
 First Northwestern
Online ticket purchasing service is limited to journeys that start or end at Manchester Airport.
 Virgin Trains
Pendolino and Voyager trains; high speed, high frequency service that will reduce journey times and make your journey even more comfortable.

 - Coach Line to Northwest England
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!

 Maps International  -  Maps of Cheshire  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Maps International  -  Maps of the Lake District  
 Maps International  -  Maps of Lancashire  
 Multimap.com 
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Discover England's Northwest 
There is as much to see and do for kids in England's Northwest as there is for adults, with The Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, Camelot Theme Park, Knowsley Safari Park, Pleasureland and Blackpoll Pleasure beach all in the Northwest region.

 Chester & Cheshire 
With a history dating back at least 4000 years, Cheshire is a county that captures the very essence of England. In the peace and beauty of Cheshire's countryside, there are always secrets to be discovered.
They could be the sudden view across glorious summer landscapes from a wooded hillside path; the vivid colours of autumn leaves in one of Cheshire's world-class country gardens; fine local food served on a winter's day in a warm and welcoming ancient Inn; or the magnificent sweep of a championship golf course in the clear sunshine of spring.
 Cumbria - Lake District
With summer on its way there's no better place to enjoy the sunshine than Cumbria - the Lake District. Have fun on the water in a hired rowing boat or take it easy on a relaxing lake cruise or for the more energetic, view the lakes from the lofty Lakeland peaks. There are plenty of perfect picnic locations and miles of sandy beaches to explore. Our award-winning gardens are at their best now and there's an excellent choice of child-friendly attractions to keep the whole family entertained all summer
 Lancashire
Situated in the heart of England's North West, Lancashire is accessible by air (Manchester Airport, Liverpool Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and Blackpool Airport) and is serviced by a superb rail and road network. It is less than 3 hours by train from London.
Blackburn with Darwen | Blackpool | Burnley | Central Lancashire | Chorley | Hyndburn | Lancashire | Lancaster, Morecambe & The Lune Valley | Lytham, St Annes & The Fylde | Pendle | Preston | Ribble Valley | Rossendale | Skelmersdale | South Ribble | West Lancashire | Wyre
 Liverpool & Merseyside
Liverpool is Britain's second largest port after London and is in the area known as Merseyside because it stands on the river Mersey.


 Blackpool  -  Britain's most popular holiday destination.
A town full of firsts: taller, faster rollercoasters, bigger clubs, even the biggest mirror ball in the world plus world-class shows, cosmopolitan restaurants, vibrant nightlife, an active sports scene and breathtakingly beautiful scenery on Blackpool's doorstep.
 Chester City
Chester is one of the country`s leading tourist centres and the City Council`s Tourist Office provides a comprehensive information and ticket service for visitors and local people
 Manchester
As the Gateway to the North, Manchester provides a perfect base to explore further into the North West. Many of the North's attractions are within easy reach of the city, including Blackpool and Alton Towers Theme Park, both within a two hour drive.
The historic cities of Chester and York are also within a few hours' drive and the countryside is just on the doorstep - the Lakes, Peak District, Lancashire hills, and the Yorkshire Dales.
The port of Manchester lies 58 kilometers inland but is connected to the sea by the Manchester Ship Canal.

 England the country: northwest
The north of England is a veru divers eplace. There is a micture of densely populated towns, two national parks, wild moors, serene dales, stone cottages, historic sites, grand castles, gloomy churchyards, georgian and Victorian grandeur, the Lake district and a great deal of cultural heritage.
 Englands Golf Coast
Part of England's Northwest, a region of striking contrasts, from the lush green beauty of the Lake District to the cosmopolitan, modern cities of Liverpool and Manchester and the seaside resorts of Lancashire. And at the heart of Englands Golf Coast - The Mersey waterfront - spanning 70 miles of Merseyside coastline for all to enjoy.
Most famous links are the three Royals: Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Royal Birkdale and Royal Liverpool
 European Capital of Culture 2008  -  Liverpool
 Manchester United  -  soccer
One Unites, MU.tv, the Match, Club & News, Fanzone, Shop, Mobile, Tickets
 Manchester United Soccer School
Road Shows, Follow the Masters, UK residential Courses, Ask Alex and more

Cuisine

 Lancaster Authentic  -  Traditional recipes
Treacle toffee and parkin are part of Bonfire Night in the North of England, especially in Yorkshire.
Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes night takes place on November 5th all over England - learn more about this centuries-old tradition by following the History and Heritage link.

 Traditional foods in England
The Good Food Guide 2005 - by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
The Good Food Guide continues to be the most reliable single source for the best of eating out in the UK. Its objectivity and independence have been well established for over 50 years, and its commitment to providing informative, well-written, fully researched reviews of around 1,300 of the best restaurants in the land remains undiminished. As for each new edition, the range it covers is wide, whether it is a Chinese restaurant in Liverpool, fish restaurant in Edinburgh, country-house hotel dining room in Wales, or latest opening by a high-profile chef in London. There are over 350 entries in London alone -- more than in many just-London' restaurant guides.
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)
English Food by Jane Grigson, Gillian Zeiner (Illustrator), Sophie Grigson
Paperback 400 pages; Penguin Books Ltd; ISBN: 0140273247
Favourite Pudding Recipes: Traditional Ways to a Man's Heart - Birkett Foster
Paperback 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon; ISBN: 1898435685

History Northwest England

 Gunpowder Plot Society
Around midnight at the start of 5th November 1605, 36 barrels of gunpowder were uncovered under the House of Lords of the Houses of Parliament. The following day was State Opening Day and a big explosion had certainly been planned for the occasion! Who had wanted to blow up the Parliament and those in it at the start of James I reign and why?
 National Trust

Music, Art & Culture, Entertainment

Liverpool has long played a leading role in the formation of the world's popular music culture. And it's a part that now goes way beyond the groundbreaking days of the 1960s.
Liverpool has produced more chart-topping No 1 artists and bands than any other city in the UK. Apart from The Beatles' No 1's, how many can you remember? Visit the city and you can check your score at the wall of fame in Mathew Street where the chart success of each and every one of Liverpool's No 1 artists is celebrated in a unique montage of golden discs recalling more than 50 years' contribution to world music.
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 English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
 Traditional music & Folk related links  -  by area

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directories

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 The Castles of England  -  Information Castles
From the ruins of old Sarum to the gothic majesty of Eastnor this web site contains features, pictures and links to over 200 of Britain's finest castles spread out from the profusion of defence structures placed strategically along the south coast to the clan held remote wilds of Scotland.

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