England’s Northwest

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

This is the region for city breaks, exploring famously-fashionable haunts, historic streets and buildings. It’s a region to walk, cycle and discover the landscapes and wildlife of unspoilt villages. 

There is always a feast of sporting entertainment including international cricket, championship golf courses and Premiership football.

England's Northwest is also bursting with cultural confidence, from outstanding national museums and galleries to magical sculptures and blockbuster theatre events.

There are great places to stay in chic city centre hotels, rural retreats, country houses and cosy pubs.

You’ll find it all in England’s Northwest.

Click here for great Stena Line packages (www.stenaline.ie/hotels).

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Featured destinations in England’s Northwest

Chester

The rows

Ancient, dynamic, traditional, exciting, Chester is one of Britain’s best breaks. The city offers classy architecture, world class heritage, café society, entertainment galore, and the warmest of welcomes.

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Liverpool

liverpool

Liverpool is fast becoming one of the UK’s most popular city break destinations after being named European Capital of Culture 2008.

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Keswick

Castlerigg stone circle

The gateway to the northern Lakes, surrounded by magnificent mountains and adjacent to beautiful Derwentwater. A perfect base for walking and experiencing Lakes culture and heritage.

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Manchester

Manchester, Urbis

Regarded as the coolest city in Britain, Manchester is a contemporary metropolis with modern landmark buildings, a brilliant source of culture and world-class hospitality.

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Cumbria - The Lake District

Lake District

Cumbria – The Lake District is an inspiring area of natural beauty.

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Blackpool travel guide

Aerial View Of The Beach And Resort From The Tower

England’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool is packed wall to wall with attractions and entertainment.

Blackpool travel guide

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