VISIT MANCHESTER
Extending your stay One of the most unique things about Manchester is its links to the rest of england's northwest and the UK. Within easy reach are breathtaking landscapes, vibrant seafronts and historic towns. Blackpool and Lancashire in Blackpool shops and shows, rollercoasters and restaurants, clubs and casinos provide endless entertainment, day and night. Blackpool can also act as the perfect base for exploring the rest of Lancashire with its beautiful countryside and inspirational coastal scenery.
Cheshire and Chester step back in time over 2000 years inside chester's ancient city walls, roman amphitheatre and splendid norman cathedral. edged by the beautiful river Dee, the city has developed around the rows, medieval galleries which run through chester's half timbered buildings, now filled with fascinating shops. surrounding chester, the glorious cheshire countryside offers spectacular gardens, picturesque villages and distinctive black and white architecture.
spectacular scenery to inspire, fresh air and open spaces to refresh, peace and quiet to relax. sixteen great lakes, england's five highest mountains and almost 3000 kms of footpaths and cycleways leading to majestic fells, tranquil shores and lakeland villages. this is without question england's most beautiful corner.
after less than an hour's drive the visitor can reach the Peak and Lake Districts, aptly designated "areas of outstanding natural beauty". a little further away is Wales with endless coastline and awe-inspiring snowdonia national Park. the rolling and deserted north York Moors and northumbria's magnificent beaches and castles are a couple of hours away.
Liverpool
London in two hours
Liverpool is known throughout the world as a city rich in music, art, culture and sport. as capital of culture in 2008 this was the city to see and be seen in. the city is famous as the birthplace of legenary band, the Beatles. Why not go on a Beatles inspired tour of the city?
a two-hour train journey will take you to Britain’s capital, London. Famous for Big Ben, the tower of London and Buckingham Palace, as well as being home to europe’s largest gay population.
Cumbria – the Lake District
Gateway to the North as half of Britain's motorways pass through the Manchester region and the city is served by excellent rail connections, getting away from Manchester is very easy, and its northerly situation means that the glories of scotland, the fascination of medieval cities such as York, as well as the stimulation of stratford are a short journey away.
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