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Blackpool & the Lancashire Coast

Discover eccentricity supreme on the Lancashire Coast - it's got character to say the least. Quite simply, you've got some of the best seaside resorts in the country here in Lancashire. Blackpool - still the best! - with its stunning Victorian prom, dotted with sculptures, three piers crammed with rides, bars and shows no less, the spectacular Winter Gardens and the Grand Theatre, and of course the obligatory trip for the best views up Blackpool Tower. Blackpool has been the seaside resort of the country for many years, and it's changed with the times. Death defying rides on 'Pleasure Beach', a vibrant gay scene in the North Shore area, stag and hen mecca, family holiday of choice. Blackpool gets in your soul. Don't stop at Blackpool - check out the bargain hunts in Morecambe and the fantastic statue of Eric Morecambe for the obligatory picture. Eric was brought up in Morecambe and particularly enjoyed his fishing here!

Blackpool is brash, it's bold, it's burlesque, it's budget, it's quite simply where it's happening in the North West. Once bitten you'll be back - it pulls you in Blackpool and from many different angles depending on your preference. What's on offer if you need to be reminded - three fantastic piers crammed with rides, bars and cafes, Pleasure Beach quite simply one of the best amusement parks in the country, the legendary Tower Ballroom and Blackpool Tower, the beautiful Victorian Grand Theatre, endless sandy beaches fringed by a promenade now with -glamorous' sculpture trail and of course the annual Blackpool Illuminations and that nightlife - live it, love it and let it get in your soul! Blackpool is still the best!

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Manchester City Breaks & Manchester Airport

Manchester, alongside Liverpool, is one of the North's most popular city breaks. The city boasts a huge mix of museums on science, industry, social history and transport, many of which are now FREE to enter. Independent and mainstream cinema is alive in Manchester - for an unparalleled programme of 'hidden cinema' check out Cornerhouse on Manchester's university hub street Oxford Road. Manchester, like many of the Northwest's large cities and towns, is a football mecca, home to two world class football teams. The Manchester United Experience at Old Trafford is one of the city's most popular attractions.

Marvel at the architectural splendour of the metallic monolith that is the Imperial War Museum North, set on what was old Manchester dockland. The equally awe inspiring Lowry, home to one of the best collections of L.S. Lowry paintings sits across the water from the Imperial War Museum on Salford Quays.

Manchester is served by its own international airport, the largest and main airport in the North of England. More Manchester and Manchester Airport tourist information

Greater Manchester

Around Manchester discover a host of historic attractions, art galleries and museums. Oldham boasts the superb Gallery Oldham. Branch out to Saddleworth and villages like Delph and Diggle in the Lancashire Pennines crammed with real ale pubs in a rugged and stunningly beautiful country setting. Just outside Bolton you'll find Turton Tower, an old Elizabethan country house or come further North to Ramsbottom, a village packed with speciality shopping, real ale pubs and of course the East Lancs Steam Railway. Take the short walk up to Peel Tower for spectacular views across the Rossendale Valley.

Whatever you fancy - Stockport hats, canal networks, Wigan Pier, stunning walks and a dynamic mix of cultures all make the Greater Manchester area a fascinating and diverse part of the country.

Rochdale's roots run deep - birthplace no less to the Co-operative Movement and Gracie Fields. Rochdale's Touchstones Museum digs deep into the town's co-operative history as well as the history of immigration into the area. More Manchester tourist information

Liverpool City Breaks & Merseyside

I'm a people's man - only the people matter, said Bill Shankly, legendary Liverpool FC manager. Liverpool doesn't mince its words and tells the stories straight from the perspectives of those who experienced Liverpool life. Mesey-beats and the Beatles are of course legendary and homage is duly paid to the Beatles in many of the museums. The Grand National and Aintree race course, Liverpool FC, Everton FC, beautiful cathedrals, spectacular art galleries with world renowned collections and three large universities make Liverpool the place to be.

The Albert Docks is the place to start in Liverpool. Right next to the renowned Liverpool landmark - the Liver Building the Albert Docks is home to no less than the Merseyside Maritime Museum, The Museum of Liverpool Life, Tate Liverpool for the best in Modern Art. Tons of cafes and restaurants, quirky exhibitions, the HM Customs & Excise National Museum and stunning promenade walks overlooking the Birkenhead coastline across the Mersey.

The Wirral coast offers the best in bird watching, particularly around the stunning and extraordinary Hilbre Islands, home to migratory birds and cut off from the mainland in high waters. Birkehead is to the south where you'll get the best views of Liverpool across the bay. Birkenhead's fascinating waterfront architecture is testament to its history in shipbuilding. Also of particular interest is the Victorian Birkenhead Park, inspiration for the design of Central Park in New York! To the North on the coast you'll find stunning beaches at New Brighton, Wallasey, Hoylake and West Kirby. The whole area is one well kept secret, just waiting to be explored! More Merseyside tourist information

Chester & Cheshire

Cheshire is a diverse county, marked by its canal networks and its industrial history - notably silk in Macclesfield and of course the salt in Northwich. Perhaps the jewel in Cheshire's crown, however, is the city of Chester. Nicknamed 'Capital of Style'. Originally settled by the Romans in the First century AD and surrounded by Roman Walls (all walkable) and a great big Roman Amphitheatre slap bang in the middle, Chester's history is long and rich. The fact that the River Dee runs through Chester give it extra character. Many festivals are held in Chester throughout the year along the lines of folk & fringe, literature and of course racing at the ancient Chester Races. Chester is a good place to start if you're exploring the county, and there's a guided bus tour of the city which makes the perfect introduction to get your bearings.

The Shropshire Union Canal runs through the heart of Cheshire - weaving its way up from Birmingham up through Nantwich, across through Chester and up to Ellesmere Port. At Ellesmere Port you'll find the fascinating Boat Museum and complex with various exhibitions on canal boat history with particular emphasis on canal people, women, men and children all worked the cut. Don't miss the intriguing Anderton Boat Life near Northwich. Contemporary Cheshire has much to offer the visitor, with designer shopping outlets at Cheshire Oaks, to Chester Zoo, to the surreal Jodrell Bank 76m Lovell radio telescope and Science Centre to the awe inspiring Blue Planet Aquarium. Oh, and for the ultimate surreal experience check out Hack Green Nuclear Bunker - now retired! and a museum.

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Preston City Breaks & Lancashire

Lancashire is quite simply one of the most diverse and interesting counties in the country. Discover the social history of football at the superb National Football Museum in Preston - it's FREE to enter!! Shop till you drop in historic Lancaster with its medieval castle, cathedral and Victoriana which reaches new heights of grotesqueness! Fabulous. For walkers beautiful Rossendale and the Rossendale Way, Colne and Wycoller and the Forest of Bowland over Clitheroe way are just waiting to be discovered.

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Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is renowned for its independence, both literally with its own independent government and with its distinct Manx character. The island even had its own language at one time. The Island is a mix of ancient heritage including its Celtic and Viking legacy, stunning bird sanctuaries, beautiful coastal castles, central mountains, Victorian facade promenades and a grid of old tram and train links.

Not to mention a stunning choice of Glens (17 in all) dotted about the island. Migratory birds including Manx shearwaters and the red-legged chough are regular visitors to the island and a project is currently underway to monitor these visitors. The Isle of Man then is a must for bird watchers! The island, nicknamed 'The Road Racing Capital of the World', is particularly famous for its annual TT motor cycle race.

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