North West England

This site aims to provide comprehensive tourist and visitor information for the North West England region. There are links to the official regional and local tourist information websites, we also include reputable commercial and community sites, related reference sites and attractions. We aim not just to provide listings but to provide access to a range of relevant information making this a tourist information resource not just a visitor info site.

Brief details of accessibility / disabled access are given on the property / attractions listings where we have them – we support Accessible Countryside for Everyone in promoting access to leisure and recreation for those with mobility impairment.

Consisting of Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside

Official Tourist Information

www.visitcheshire.com

www.visitlakedistrict.com

www.visitlancashire.com

www.visitmanchester.com

www.visitliverpool.com

www.visitsouthport.com

www.visitwirral.com

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cumbria - The Lake District - www.golakes.co.uk

Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City - whc.unesco.org/en/list/1150 - de-listed in July 2021

and whc.unesco.org/en/list/1150/video

Macclesfield - Jodrell Bank Observatory www.jodrellbank.net

National Parks

Lake District National Park - www.lakedistrict.gov.uk

Peak District National Park - www.peakdistrict.gov.uk

ANOB's

Arnside & Silverdale AONB - www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk

Forest of Bowland AONB - forestofbowland.com

North Pennines AONB - www.northpennines.org.uk

Solway Coast AONB - www.solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

North West England Beaches

www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-west-england - details beaches in the North West See also the Good Beach Guide - www.goodbeachguide.co.uk(search for North West)

International Airports in the region

Manchester - www.manchesterairport.co.uk - for information and help for those travelling with a disability or a special need via the airport click here - Changing Places Toilet are located in Terminal 1, 2 and 3 Departures

Liverpool - John Lennon Airportwww.liverpoolairport.com - for information and help for those travelling with a disability or a special need via the airport click here- Changing Places Toilet are located airside arrivals Carousel 4

Also note -

Carlisle Lake District Airport - www.carlisleairport.co.uk - has connecting flights with London Southend Airport, Belfast City Airport and Dublin Airport