North West England Local Expert: Find Things To Do in North West England

View north across Queens Dock, Liverpool, from Mariners Wharf

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Most popular experiences in North West England

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

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Liverpool: Beatles-Themed Private Taxi Tour with Transfers

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Attractions

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Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake

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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

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Liverpool Fun Sewing Machine Workshop with Tea and Cake

What to do in North West England

Popular places to visit

Manchester Skyline and Manchester Sport City

Etihad Stadium

4.5/5(141 reviews)

Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Old Trafford

4/5(350 reviews)

Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

4/5(129 reviews)

Experience weightlessness from a huge drop and zoom around the tracks with a stunning panorama of Blackpool’s coastline in this vast theme park.

Anfield Road Stadium showing interior views

Anfield Stadium

4.5/5(297 reviews)

Many locals consider the home of Liverpool’s soccer team sacred, and on a game day it is one of the most exciting places in the city.

Espectacular view of this glamorous mall. Manchester United Kingdom

Trafford Centre

4/5(208 reviews)

During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Deansgate

4/5(111 reviews)

During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.

Chester Zoo

4.5/5(197 reviews)

Traverse bridges, islands and replicas of distant lands in these gardens. See more than 400 species of rare and exotic wildlife.

Albert Dock which includes a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Royal Albert Dock

4.5/5(1,007 reviews)

Liverpool’s fashionable waterfront precinct is home to some of the city’s best restaurants and bars, and many of the city’s best museums.

AO Arena

4.5/5(234 reviews)

Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Areas of North West England

Royal Liver Building which includes a city and heritage architecture

Liverpool City Centre

4.5/5(2,773 area reviews)

Are you interested in fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views? A visit to Liverpool City Centre might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Liverpool ONE and Concert Square.

Albert Square featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city

Manchester City Centre

4/5(2,171 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.

Museum of Liverpool featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

The Docks

Visitors to The Docks rave about its fantastic nightlife, beautiful waterfront views and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Merseyside Maritime Museum or Tate Liverpool while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Trafford

Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.

Northern Quarter

4/5(353 area reviews)

Taste craft beers and stroll down the lively streets of this alternative district, noticing the vinyl record stores, street art and indie fashion boutiques.

What a great find, equal to if not better than it's neighbour Cloudwater Barrel Store

Piccadilly

If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.