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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: GBP
- Languages: English, with some communities speaking Welsh, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi, and other languages
- Climate: Temperate maritime
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Population: Approximately 7 million people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is from late spring to early autumn for mild weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand generally do not require a visa for short tourist stays. Other nationalities may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa before arrival. UK citizens do not require a visa. Visa on arrival is not typically available. Electronic visa applications are required for some countries. Proof of onward travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds are commonly required.
About North West England
North West England is a vibrant and diverse region known for its rich industrial heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and dynamic cities. It encompasses major urban centers such as Manchester and Liverpool, which are renowned for their cultural scenes, music history, and sporting traditions. The region offers a unique blend of urban excitement and countryside tranquility, with the Lake District National Park providing some of England’s most breathtaking scenery. Visitors are drawn to the area for its historic architecture, museums, and lively nightlife, as well as opportunities for hiking, boating, and exploring quaint market towns. The friendly local culture and diverse culinary offerings add to the appeal, making North West England a compelling destination for travelers seeking both cultural enrichment and outdoor adventure.
Top Attractions
1. Lake District National Park – Famous for its stunning lakes, mountains, and walking trails, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a paradise for nature lovers. 2. Liverpool Waterfront – Home to the historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story museum, and vibrant cultural venues. 3. Manchester Museum and Science and Industry Museum – Showcasing the city’s industrial past and scientific achievements. 4. Chester Roman Amphitheatre – The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, offering a glimpse into ancient history. 5. Blackpool Tower – An iconic seaside attraction with panoramic views, entertainment, and a historic ballroom.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy hiking and boating in the Lake District, exploring museums and galleries in Manchester and Liverpool, attending live music and theater performances, and experiencing football matches at world-famous stadiums. Outdoor activities include cycling, rock climbing, and coastal walks. Cultural experiences such as visiting historic cathedrals, attending festivals, and sampling local markets are also popular.
North West England Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of England
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is from late spring to early autumn for mild weather. Pack layers and waterproof clothing due to changeable weather. Respect local customs and be polite in social interactions. Use contactless payments widely accepted throughout the region. Stay aware of busy urban areas for pickpocketing risks and keep valuables secure. Booking accommodations and transport in advance is recommended during peak seasons.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $250
642 Available Tour Excursions in North West England
This is the perfect walking tour for any foodie! During the walking tour you will get to try many different culinary delights, guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling – A 4 hrs guided food tour At least 5 food/drink stops (local independents) and a mystery gift to take away A passionate & experienced guide with you throughout Commentary and insight into the history of Liverpool Small groups A variety of amazing foods and flavors.
Price: $157.87
Duration: 3-4 hours
A food-filled guided walking tour of Chester. Visit 7 exclusive food & drink stops, discovering the best of Chester's vibrant food scene. Enjoy an unforgettable food tour full of local flavor & memorable encounters to tantalize your taste buds! During this culinary journey gain insider knowledge as chefs share hisotry & facts behind their food. Fill up on mouth-watering, Cheshire food & experience superb sightseeing. The tour takes in the Roman walls, gardens & world-famous Chester Rows In small groups, enjoy a wonderful guided tour hearing quirky stories, dark Chester myths & little-known facts. A Chester walking tour for all food lovers & those wanting to explore the city in a deliciously different way. Independent eateries are vital to Chester's past, present & future Our tour guides are passionate, award-winning foodies creating the best food & drink experience in the North The best way to discover a city is through its food!
Price: $115.69
Duration: 4 hours
Manchester Wine Tours are relaxed, friendly and informal wine-tasting events. Each tour includes four of the best Manchester wine venues (bars, pubs, restaurants and shops). Guests taste 5-8 different types of wine with small but high-quality snacks. Your tour guide is a Manchester local, a knowledgeable wine professional who can show you the art of wine tasting in a fun, non-stuffy way. Along the route, you will also stop at various points of interest such as statues of notable characters in Manchester's history. Tour groups are small with no more than 12 guests per event, which means they are friendly and intimate and everybody has the chance to ask questions and share their own insights. This is a great way to see the city and enjoy its incredible food and drink scene. There are opportunities to buy wine to take home along the way, if you wish, but no pressure to do so.
Price: $122.49
Duration: 4 hours
Get your bearings and discover Liverpool through a Scouser’s eyes on our daily tour with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Liverpool into the vibrant city of culture you see today. Over 1.5 hours, you’ll not only uncover Liverpool’s past but also get an authentic glimpse into what it means to be a Liverpudlian today. Along the way, explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks, from the legendary docks and the city’s Titanic connections to the famous mythical Liver Birds and, of course, The Beatles! Whether you're a history buff, music lover, or just curious about the city's soul, there's something for everyone. The tour includes: - Pier Head & The Waterfront - The Albert Docks - Liver Building - Castle Street - Liverpool Town Hall - The Three Graces - The Cavern Club - Tate Liverpool And many hidden treasures!
Price: $19.05
Duration: 1 hours
Step back in time to the rain-lashed streets of Angel Meadow – the Victorian Manchester slum so vile it was dubbed ‘Hell upon Earth’ by Friedrich Engels. In the shadow of one of the world’s first cotton mills, 30,000 souls trapped by poverty are fighting for survival as the Industrial Revolution is built upon their backs. Mancunian families are struggling to keep body and soul together in overcrowded lodging houses and deep cellars on the banks of the River Irk as gangs of scuttlers stalk the pavements outside. In this new tour by me, historian and writer Dean Kirby, the author of the bestselling book Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, you will hear the hidden story of how the district and its people shaped one of the world's greatest cities. Whether, like me, you are a descendant of Angel Meadow ancestors or have a burning passion to explore the history of Manchester, this tour is for you.
Price: $27.22
Duration: 1 hours
Liverpool is world-famous for its musical legacy, most notably The Beatles. However, this proud musical city has produced a conveyor belt of talent before and since Beatlemania, the story of which has not been fully told until now. This brand-new unique experience offers a personal insider view of Liverpool from the point of view of a music icon leading the tour. The tour is led by either Pete Hooton (lead singer) or Keith Mullin (guitarist) of the 90s band The Farm. You will discover little-known secrets of the city and learn about their personal musical journey to fame. You will get a guided tour of sites linked to their personal and musical journeys in central Liverpool. Gain unique insights not available anywhere else. The small group walking tour with no more than 12 guests is an easy, gently paced walking tour. You will also get a chance to chat with your icon at the end of the tour.
Price: $81.66
Duration: 2 hours
Liverpool is forever entwined in The Beatles story. This walking tour is perfect for music and Beatles fans alike. Our experienced and expert local guides are passionate about their city, music and of course the Fab Four. Our guides want to make each tour fun, interesting and memorable for everyone. They will share with you, personal stories and fascinating stories, that will really bring to life the history and musical culture of Liverpool. We run with small groups- maximum 20 per group.
Price: $39.47
Duration: 2 hours
Your guide takes you on a chronological story of the Beatles formation and song-writing experience never to be forgotten! Learn about the "magic" that brought these 4 Liverpool boys together that changed music forever. Stand where they once stood as the story comes to life with photographs, anecdotes from family and friends and those who knew them. Enjoy the comfort of your private 5-seater taxi tour with a dedicated local driver/guide. You will be picked up and dropped off at any pre-determined location. Please let us know if you have any special requirements or requests, we can always accommodate... even take your photos!
Price: $333.45
Duration: 4 hours
Explore the rich legacy of Manchester, where revolutionary ideas and innovations shaped the modern world. This walking tour takes you through the historic streets where inventors and thinkers left their mark, showcasing the city’s evolution from the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital age. Discover the key figures and moments that define Manchester’s identity and witness how its past continues to inspire progress. - Discover the influential figures behind Manchester's advancements - Walk through historic streets rich in industrial heritage - Learn about Manchester's evolution from the Industrial Revolution to modern innovations - Ideal for history buffs and those interested in technological progress
Price: $107.52
Duration: 4 hours
I am an experienced guide who offers you a tour that you will never forget, whether you’re the ultimate fan or just a tourist visiting our great city for the day. We also offer custom tours that you can choose for yourself to suit your time and budget. Enjoy not only Penny lane and Strawberry field but the childhood homes of the Fab 4 and much much more. So book now and enjoy the taxi ride of your life. We can provide an eco friendly taxi if required (subject to availability) I also offer a sightseeing 3 hour tour of Liverpool as an alternative to just The Beatles.
Price: $210.96
Duration: 3 hours
Welcome to Manchester. The birth place of the industrial revolution. The home of the world’s first computer and the world’s first passenger railway station. Discover much more and join me on the “soon to be famous” Miles with Mike Taxi Tour. I will be your personal tour guide, a born and bread, Mancunian and licensed Taxi Driver for over 20 years. I love this City and can’t wait to show you around in my traditional Black Cab. I'm here to help you enjoy your stay. Mike
Price: $129.30
Duration: 2-3 hours
It’s Blackpool’s BIGGEST & BEST SHOW NIGHT OUT You’ll enjoy plenty of laughs, music and more in a fast moving show – starring our hilarious host Leye D Johns, resident Viva Showgirls dancers and our amazing vocalists There’s Fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and award winning lighting and sound. The Viva team will look after you with food and drink table service throughout the night.
Price: $33.89
Duration: 3 hours
Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City & Salford Quays on this fact-filled 5km walking tour. Meeting under the big digital screen at the Media City piazza, this healthy outdoor walk takes us alongside the banks of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal and relives the epic tale from Manchester's starring role in the Industrial Revolution to its reinvention at the heart of the UK's media and technology revolution. Discover hidden gems of information as you marvel at the stunning landmarks and listen as your guide brings the fascinating history to life. The tour takes you past many stunning landmarks such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum North, before returning to the Media City piazza where it all began. The walk beautifully showcases the UK's most ambitious urban regeneration project from its industrial heritage to its digital future. Brought to you by Quayside Walking Tours, this captivating tour is one of the North's must-do experiences!
Price: $16.33
Duration: 2 hours
This half day guided Beatles experience includes a 2-hour coach tour to see Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the Beatles schools & colleges & see outside the childhood homes of John, Paul & Ringo. Your guide will then take you on a 90 minute guided walk along Mathew Street to see the Eleanor Rigby & Brian Epstein statues & visit the Cavern Club. Our tour is the Original Liverpool tour, the most comprehensive & best value tour in Liverpool. We only use Blue Badge Tourist Guides who have studied for 2 years so there's no need to book an inferior tour when you can confidently book the best with us! With 5 star reviews this superb guided day out is the best way to learn how & why Liverpool has changed in the footsteps of the Fab4. In 2018 Sir Paul McCartney visited Liverpool for the Carpool Karaoke TV series & this tour largely follows the same route. This tour has something for everyone. unlike other tours you will get out the vehicle far more times & actually visit the Cavern Club.
Price: $129.30
Duration: 3 hours
This is a truly unique tour which you won't find anywhere else. Celebrating the stunning Victorian beauty of Liverpool's Sefton Park and the role it has played in much of the music and art this incredible city has produced. For decades artists, poets, writers and musicians have all found inspiration in this special place. They've recorded and performed here. Echo and the Bunnymen lived here. Oasis, The 1975, The Arctic Monkeys have recorded here. Bjork, Ed Sheeran, The Stone Roses, Fatboy Slim have all played shows here. And there are many, many more stories to tell. One Beatle lived here, while the others played here as youngsters. A world renowned Conductor grew up here. One of the biggest British stars of his time had his funeral here and 10,000 people came to pay their respects. Just two stops from Liverpool Central, our tour begins at St Michael's Station, and ends two hours later in the famous and unique atmosphere of Lark Lane, with its shops, bars and restaurants.
Price: $40.83
Duration: 2 hours
Join us for a pleasant stroll through the celebrated streets and visit the locations, buildings and monuments that have made Liverpool famous throughout the world. This is a light-hearted tour that introduces you to the key areas in Liverpool while being entertained with stories, information and anecdotes told by your guide. There are photo opportunities galore throughout the tour and your guide will point out some of the best spots. At the end of the tour you will have a good overview of Liverpool, its ancient and modern history as well as the best areas to go for, tourists, shopping, restaurants, bars, entertainment and night clubs. This tour is about finding out what Liverpool has to offer as well as exploring some of its history along the route. We will touch on everything from the Beatles to ghost stories to famous people, grave robbers, local characters and interesting facts and tales. See where Paul McCartney and George Harrison went to school.
Price: $38.11
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the Icons of Liverpool on a Tour Like No Other! Explore Europe’s Largest Cathedral – Marvel at its stunning architecture while enjoying a drink and sandwich in its serene surroundings. Walk Around Anfield, Home of Liverpool FC – Visit the famous art murals celebrating legendary players and soak in the passion of football history. See Liverpool from Its Highest Point – Take in breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its iconic skyline. Step Back in Time at Liverpool's Oldest Pub (Est. 1726) – Enjoy a drink and chat with the landlord in this historic gem. Go Behind the Scenes at a Local Craft Brewery – Experience a guided tour with tastings of fresh, locally brewed beers. Join us on an unforgettable journey through Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks, blending history, culture, sports, and local flavors into one immersive experience. Please note: This tour does not include entry to the football stadium. We explore the exterior and its surroundings.
Price: $122.49
Duration: 4 hours
CHAPTER 1: Appreciate Liverpool's Victorian and Edwardian history, architecture and culture with Accredited Tour Guide, Peter Eric Lang. Perfect for visitors and locals alike — enjoy a deeper appreciation of Liverpool's awe-inspiring Victorian (1800s) & Edwardian (early 1900s) waterfront and Lower City Centre Neighbourhoods. From understanding the City's history and origins of how it started as a relatively unknown fishing village, to growing into one of the biggest Port Cities in the world, as a melting pot for multicultural creativity, architectural splendour and the home of one of the most influential bands in history, The Beatles. Your Qualified Guide, Peter, will explore this heritage with you and unravel the fascinating stories that the architecture and statues tell. Tour finishes at local pub, Ma Boyle's, which serves Liverpool's signature dish, a Bowl of Scouse, that you can buy. CHAPTER 2 takes place every day at 2pm & complements this tour.
Price: $34.03
Duration: 2 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
North West England’s cuisine features hearty traditional dishes such as Lancashire hotpot, black pudding, and Cumberland sausage. The region is known for its pies, including steak and kidney pie, and fish and chips by the coast. Afternoon tea and locally brewed ales are part of the dining culture. Noteworthy restaurants include those in Manchester’s Northern Quarter and Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, offering modern British and international cuisine.
Getting Around
The region is accessible by train via major stations in Manchester, Liverpool, and Preston. Manchester Airport provides international flights. Local transportation includes buses, trams, and trains connecting cities and rural areas. Taxis and ride-sharing services are widely available. Travel costs vary but public transport is generally affordable. Renting a car is useful for exploring rural and scenic areas.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is from late spring to early autumn for mild weather. Pack layers and waterproof clothing due to changeable weather. Respect local customs and be polite in social interactions. Use contactless payments widely accepted throughout the region. Stay aware of busy urban areas for pickpocketing risks and keep valuables secure. Booking accommodations and transport in advance is recommended during peak seasons.
Culture & Customs
North West England has a strong working-class heritage with friendly, down-to-earth locals. Social customs include greeting with a handshake and being punctual. The region celebrates events like the Manchester International Festival and Liverpool’s music heritage. Football is a significant part of local culture, with passionate support for clubs. Visitors should be respectful of local accents and dialects and enjoy the vibrant arts and music scenes.
