Northumberland National Park

England meets Scotland on the north-west border of this national park, which has been described as England’s most remote. Its popular claim to fame is Hadrian’s Wall but anyone who has walked the Cheviot and Simonside Hills and the Whin Sill and marvelled at the views, will challenge this. The park has some of the best preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall, including Housesteads Fort, and the National Trail running alongside gives walkers improved access to this World Heritage Site. The Pennine [...]

Northumberland National Park2021-06-01T13:45:49+00:00

Lake District

The biggest of England’s national parks, the Lake District has the country’s highest mountains, deepest valleys and longest lakes. Its 30-mile radius encompasses glacier-etched, tree-clad valleys, meadowland, ancient woodland and challenging ridges and peaks. Scafell Pike is the highest, at 3,210 feet. There are also many miles of gentle lakeside strolls. Look out for red squirrels, roe deer and buzzards. Cruises on the lakes offer amazing views. Those on Windermere allow you to leave the boat and explore Ambleside, Wray Castle, [...]

Lake District2021-06-01T13:46:31+00:00

19 Greenheys Road, Liverpool

Traditional period home in conservation area LPL FPLL NORTHERN > LIVERPOOL (o miles) and 5 from THE WIRRAL This B&B is in Liverpool's Victorian quarter.  Located in a merchant and seafarer's conservation area with quick and easy access to the city centre, Albert Dock's Beatles Story, Maritime museum and both cathedrals.  This Victorian house offers spacious and quiet ensuite rooms with WiFi, TV, USB connection, breakfasts and private parking.  Minimum 2 nights stay. Sorry no pets nad not suitable for children. [...]

19 Greenheys Road, Liverpool2024-02-20T12:07:30+00:00

Yorkshire

Moors and dales, pastoral and industrial, great history. They call York ‘a living museum’. Inside its three-mile long city walls is a treasure trove of history dominated by York Minster with its fabulous stained glass and Chapter House. There is also the world-renowned York Castle Museum and Jorvik, the Viking City. Yorkshire’s abbeys reflect its religious history. Byland and Rievaulx are worthy foils to Fountains Abbey, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among Yorkshire’s great houses, Castle Howard, an 18th century Baroque masterpiece, [...]

Yorkshire2021-06-23T12:30:32+00:00

Tyne & Wear

North eastern county with quayside cities and glorious sandy beaches such as stunning Tynemouth Longsands. This is a blue flag award-winning mile long stretch of golden sands, nationally renowned for surfing. Newcastle is a bustling city with medieval castle, art galleries, theatres and museums and excellent shopping with unique boutiques. Fenwick’s of Newcastle is one of the largest luxury department stores in the country. Jesmond Dene is a beautiful park with native and exotic trees and wildlife, which follows the river [...]

Tyne & Wear2021-06-23T12:33:11+00:00

Northumberland

The rugged coastline with holy Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands, Bamburgh Castle, fine beaches and the spirit of lifeboat heroine Grace Darling; the Cheviot Hills; Northumberland National Park; the stunning grounds of Alnwick Castle; the fairytale setting of Warkworth Castle; Chesters Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall; the three bridges of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the tiny but teeming Coquet Island nature reserve.  

Northumberland2021-06-23T12:40:09+00:00

Merseyside

Liverpool – the Liver Building, Pier Head, Albert Dock, The Walker Gallery and the Beatles; Crosby’s beach-bound sculptures, Another Place; Speke Hall Garden and Estate; the Southport Flower Show; Knowsley Safari Park; Port Sunlight Village and Heritage Centre and Freshfields Nature Reserve and its red squirrels.

Merseyside2021-06-23T12:42:56+00:00
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