• London Super Saver: Royal London Sightseeing Tour with Madame Tussauds & London Eye entry tickets

    London Super Saver: Royal London Sightseeing Tour with Madame Tussauds & London Eye entry tickets

    This fantastic tour provides the perfect introduction to London’s major landmarks.See the best bits of London in one day in and learn all about London’s history with your expert tour guide. Plus, watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, an event steeped in tradition and ceremony.Explore the incredible, lifelike waxwork replicas of more…

  • London Rock Music Tour

    London Rock Music Tour

    Music lovers! This is the ideal way to discover London’s rock music history. Choose either the morning or afternoon tour, or book them both for a comprehensive full day London Rock Music tour. These small-group tours cover everything from rock ‘n’ roll landmarks in bohemian Soho to the north London neighborhoods of Camden Town and…

  • Private Tour – Haworth, Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from Leeds

    Private Tour – Haworth, Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from Leeds

    For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Leeds, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley…

  • Full Day London Pick & Mix Customized Tour

    Full Day London Pick & Mix Customized Tour

    This is the London tour program that you desire. Your choices with no hassle and no time wasted and simply for the person who is tired of comparing agency tours only to find you always have to give up one thing for something else. Just pick the highlights you wish to see & visit from…

  • Kent Heritage Helicopter Tour

    Kent Heritage Helicopter Tour

    Sit back and relax as we take you on the Kent Heritage Tour! This fantastic tour covers a number of the historic sites in Kent; The Garden of England. Flight time is approximately 20-25 minutes, air traffic allowing.

  • London Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Southampton Port

    London Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Southampton Port

    Welcome to the south of England where there are many hidden gems awaiting your exploration. You will be met by your driver-guide at your designated cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name for easy identification in Southampton today.You will be picked up at the Southampton Cruise Port with a 5 or 7 seat A/C…

  • London Private Layover Tour from London Stansted Airport

    London Private Layover Tour from London Stansted Airport

    Welcome to the busiest city in the world! There is always a getaway from the routine, so we are here to take you out of this routine. Meet our guide in the arrival hall, or we will see you once you are out and you can begin to experience magical moments in yesterday’s Londinium, today’s…

  • Private Liverpool Self-Guided Tour

    Private Liverpool Self-Guided Tour

    Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience your smartphone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, you’ll have the time to stroll around Liverpool at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. We’ll tell you all you need to know…

  • Layover Tour of London from LHR Executive Luxurious Vehicle Private Tour

    Layover Tour of London from LHR Executive Luxurious Vehicle Private Tour

    *this Tour is Ideal for those with short time in London*Meet and greet on arrival: Your chauffeur will greet you, assist you with the luggage and then take you on a LONDON Tour.*London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre…

  • Bournemouth and Durdle Door Jurassic Full Day Private Tour

    Bournemouth and Durdle Door Jurassic Full Day Private Tour

    Welcome to another great London away-day. You will travel through England’s counties and countryside to Durdle Door. Here you will have a great time to explore the splendid rock formation that overlooks the English Channel with a beautiful, natural calcareous archway. Did you know that The Jurassic Coastline is a World Heritage Site in England?…

  • Guided Chester Cycle Tour (History on 2 wheels, Inside & Outside the City Walls)

    Guided Chester Cycle Tour (History on 2 wheels, Inside & Outside the City Walls)

    The tour will take you to places that other tours may miss and that most people don’t venture to on foot. In 2 fun-filled hours, you’ll be guided inside and outside our famous city walls. We make around 15 stops and discover ancient Roman monuments (including the largest amphitheater in Britain), the most photographed clock…

  • London Private Layover Tour From London Stansted Airport

    London Private Layover Tour From London Stansted Airport

    Welcome to the busiest city in the world!There is always a getaway from the routine, so we are here to take you out of this routine. Meet me in the arrival hall, or I will see you once you out and it’s the starting time of the magical moments in yesterday’s Londinium, today’s “The City”.Let’s…

  • London 2 hours Private Tour by Executive Car with pickup from your hotel

    London 2 hours Private Tour by Executive Car with pickup from your hotel

    A private, personalized sightseeing tour in London We offer a complete sightseeing tour of London in a comfortable executive car Pickup and drop-off included

  • London Evening Bike Tour

    London Evening Bike Tour

    Watch day turn to night on a sunset bike tour of London, led by a friendly local guide in a small-group! Going at a steady pace, your tour passes all of the city’s legendary landmarks on both sides of the River Thames. See the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and then cross…

  • Cornish Coastline Motorglider Trip

    Cornish Coastline Motorglider Trip

    If your down in this beautiful part of the Southwest you really must seize the opportunity to view it from a Seagulls viewpoint. You will not be disappointed.

  • London’s City Lights by Night Private Tour

    London’s City Lights by Night Private Tour

    London is rather magical when it comes to life at night with all the major sights spectacularly floodlit. This night tour will take you to the West End, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden and Soho with its many nightclubs, restaurants and bustling Chinatown. You will also see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, London’s…

  • Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard with optional London Eye upgrade

    Royal London Tour with Changing of the Guard with optional London Eye upgrade

    This Royal Tour of London takes in many of the royal highlights of London, including Westminster Abbey where Prince William and Kate Middleton, where married on April 29, 2011. Finally, you will experience the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, then spend the afternoon exploring London at your leisure. For a bird’s-eye…

  • London Skyline Tour

    London Skyline Tour

    War, fire, regeneration and technology in construction change the skyline of the world’s capitals. Tall buildings are an inevitable result of those changes, and although maybe a big concern for a city’s aesthetics, the roofs of those iconic buildings offer a great view of London. The tour will take in the skyline from the top…

  • Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Roamer: Hop On Hop Off Pass

    Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Roamer: Hop On Hop Off Pass

    Whether you’re visiting London for the first time or live in the city, there is no better way to experience the attractions of the capital than with the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Roamer ticket on the River Thames.Please find below some highlighted piers where you can reach famous attractions with our boats:- Battersea…

  • Essential London Full-Day Private Tour by Public Transport

    Essential London Full-Day Private Tour by Public Transport

    The “Essential London Full Day Tour” starts in Westminster District, where the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St. James’s Park, and glorious Buckingham Palace await your arrival. This part of the tour will be completed by 11:00 so that you can witness the famous ‘Changing of the Guard Ceremony’ at 11:30 am (if applicable on…

  • Ghost Bus Tour of London

    Ghost Bus Tour of London

    Unearth London’s gruesome past on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a ghoulishly entertaining guide. See the capital’s sites of murder, execution and torture, and learn about the restless spirits that haunt some of London’s most famous landmarks. From the comfort of a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by must-see attractions…

  • London Private Layover Tour from London Heathrow Airport

    London Private Layover Tour from London Heathrow Airport

    Welcome to the busiest city in the world! There is always a getaway from the routine, so we are here to take you out of this routine. Meet our guide in the arrival hall, or we will see you once you are out and it’s the starting time of the magical moments in yesterday’s Londinium,…

  • Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London

    Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London

    Experience the spook-laden sights and streets of London’s past on this 2.5-hour bus and walking tour. Ride a vintage double-decker bus, stop for two walking tours along the way, and listen to stories at every eerie stop from an expert local guide. Explore the atmospheric hunting grounds of the Ripper, see the former execution site…

  • Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast

    Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast

    I will guide you on a gorgeous route in Morwenstow taking us through some of the Southwest’s most remote, wild and spectacular terrain which has a rich and fascinating history. This circular route packs in a lot of different elements and includes a section along some of Cornwall’s highest and wildest clifftops, follows a secluded…

  • Chester Independent Day Trip by Train from London

    Chester Independent Day Trip by Train from London

    Enjoy a mix of the classical and the contemporary on this day trip to one of Britain’s great heritage destinations. With 2,000 years of history the beautiful walled city of Chester is brimming with quirky architecture and endless shopping opportunities. Located in the North West of England, in the county of Cheshire, this unescorted train…


All about North West England

When to visit

There is plenty to do in North West England all year long. During the festive season, Christmas markets pop up in cities and towns all over the region, and Blackpool hosts its famous illuminations. The countryside and beaches are at their best in the spring and summer, and Manchester’s world-famous Pride festival takes place every May (and is well worth a visit).

Getting around

The cities and larger towns in North West England are well-appointed with public transport—some with trams, others with buses. Liverpool has a small underground metro service. There are buses to travel around the Lake District and more remote areas, or you might find a tour or rental car more convenient.

Traveler tips

A few tips to keep in mind when visiting North West England: The food and local produce here is excellent—try as much local food as possible. Narrow your focus to a few key things; there is much to do in North West England, so planning is everything. Train travel at the night side of the cities can be unreliable, so consider that when planning your activities. It can be either cold and wet or warm and sunny at any time of the year—pack for unpredictable weather.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is North West England known for?

The area of North West England encompasses several distinct regions, each with its own features. Cumbria has the Lake District, Lancashire has its canals and countryside, and the westernmost reaches of the North Yorkshire Moors has its wild nature. Cheshire has medieval beauty, and Merseyside has Liverpool.

Where is the scenic area in North West England?

It’s hard to choose where the most scenic area of North West England is, but at the top of the list is the Lake District. The views along the beach at Lytham St Anne’s are also worth visiting, and the western parts of the Peak District are equally barren and beautiful.

What is the biggest city in North West England?

Manchester is the biggest city in North West England. The Greater Manchester metropolitan area is even bigger still, incorporating towns and villages around its circumference. Home to several galleries, museums, and a stunning Victorian library, it’s a cultural center and a shopping and dining hot spot.

What celebrities are from North West England?

Sir Ian McKellen, famous for his role as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, is from Burnley in North West England. Craig Charles and Elvis Costello are both from Liverpool, as are all of The Beatles. Filmmaker Mike Leigh is from Salford.

What is on in the North West for kids?

There is so much to do in North West England for kids. Head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach for rollercoasters and seaside fun, or travel to the Peak District or Lake District to climb the trees at Go Ape. Visit kid-friendly museums in Manchester and Liverpool.

What is the most beautiful countryside in North England?

The Lake District has already had a shout-out, but it really is one of the most beautiful areas of the countryside in North West England. Elsewhere, Cheshire has picturesque countryside for walking in, and the western parts of the Peak District and the North York Moors are also beautiful.