Welcome to North West England
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Hotels in Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, Blackpool, Chester and the NW
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Destinations
Manchester
Visitors who haven’t been to Manchester for a while may no longer recognise the city. In the last decade huge construction projects have transformed the landscape of the world’s first industrial city [more]
Liverpool
Liverpool was already well known around the world for its architecture, football, literature and music. This reputation was further enhanced when it received the accolade of European Capital of Culture 2008 [more]
Lake District
There are few places on earth that can match the beauty of the Lake District. Each year over 12 million visitors come to experience its famous lakes, snow-capped mountains and picturesque villages [more]
Chester
Chester is undoubtedly one of the UK's most beautiful cities. It is also one of the best preserved, with some parts of the city walls dating back more than 2,000 years [more]
Blackpool
Cluttered with souvenir shops and fast food restaurants, many see Blackpool as the archetypal tacky British seaside resort [more]
Latest News
Jul 10, Imperial War Museum North celebrates fifth birthday
Manchester’s Imperial War Museum North is celebrating its fifth birthday this month with a number of new exhibits. These include the hand-made compass used by Oliver Philpot to escape from Stalag Luft III, part of Rudolph Hess’s plane, and a WW1 flamethrower made in Manchester.
Until January 6 2008 the Special Exhibitions Gallery is hosting the Animals’ War exhibition. This family-friendly exhibition explores the role of animals in conflict from WW1 until the present day. Admission is free.
Jul 9, Royal Lancashire Show cancelled
The 2007 Royal Lancashire Show has been cancelled because of a waterlogged site and forecasts of more bad weather. The event was due to be held next weekend (July 20 to 22) at Salesbury Hall, Ribchester. Dating back to 1767, the event is the UK’s oldest agricultural show and usually attracts around 60,000 visitors.
Jul 8, Company plans passenger flights from Carlisle Airport
Stobart Air has announced plans to bring commercial passenger services to Carlisle Airport. The proposed £25 million investment would see a new runway, control tower and hangers at the ageing airport, currently only used by private aircraft.
Jul 7, Company stops flights from Blackpool
Jetstream Express has ceased flights between Blackpool Airport, Aberdeen, Southampton and Belfast. A statement on the company’s website says ‘With immediate effect, Jetstream Express have ceased operating the routes to Blackpool, Aberdeen, Southampton and Belfast. All unused portions of the tickets will be refunded shortly and you will be contacted regarding this using the contact details provided to us. We regret this action and the inconvenience it may cause but these routes have not proved viable.’