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
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