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One of the UNESCO protected national parks, the Lake District is one of the best places in the north of England to visit if you love the countryside. Consisting of around sixteen lakes, the Lake District is filled with stunning mountains, rolling hills and a heap of lakes that are nestled within the countryside. Oh yeah, there’s also a shed load of yummy spots to grab a bite to eat, too! From high-end spots to a pint and some fish and chips at the local pub, Liverpool has a spot for everyone. One of the largest museums in the North of England, the Museum of Science & Industry is devoted to exciting exhibits of transport, power, textiles, and computing. A brilliant place for a family visit, the museum offers steam rides on weekends and bank holidays along with a 4D theatre and an upcoming Transport Festival which takes place between the 4th and 12th of August. Like the Royal Armouries and National Coal Mining Museum, admission is totally free.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed village of Saltaire is located in the county of Yorkshire not far from Leeds. The village was created in the 19th century by Titus Salt, a wealthy mill owner, to provide housing and amenities to his factory workers. This was revolutionary for that time and Titus Salt is recognised as one of the greatest Victorian philanthropists. Manchester Network Access Point is the only internet exchange point in the UK outside London, and forms the main hub for the region. [194] Household internet access in Northern England is at or above the UK average, but speeds and broadband penetration vary greatly. [195] [196] In 2013 the average speed in central Manchester was 60 Mbit/s, while in nearby Warrington the average speed was only 6.2Mbit/s. [197] Hull, which is unique in the UK in that its telephone network was never nationalised, has simultaneously some of the fastest and slowest internet speeds in the country: many households have "ultrafast" fibre optic broadband as standard, but it is also one of only two places in the UK where over 30% of businesses receive less than 10 Mbit/s. [198] Speeds are especially poor in the rural parts of the North, with many small towns and villages completely without high speed access. Some areas have therefore formed their own community enterprises, such as Broadband 4 Rural North in Lancashire and Cybermoor in Cumbria, to install high-speed internet connections. Mobile broadband coverage is similarly patchy, with 3G and 4G almost universal in cities but unavailable in large parts of Yorkshire, the North East and Cumbria. [199] Media [ edit ] Television [ edit ] The unsettling and stark figures are included in a huge State of Ageing report to be published on Wednesday by the campaign group Centre for Ageing Better. According to The Tab, the bakery chain Greggs is an integral part of Northern identity, using the number of people per Greggs as an indicator as to whether a town should be considered Northern. [245]Thank you for reading and as always happy adventuring!If you have any questions about the destination please leave these in the comments below. Here you can also find Arthur’s Seat, only 20 minutes away, an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. The National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield – a place where you can learn about the North’s once very important industry A damning report by IPPR North found Greece would be the only OECD nation to get less public and private investment than the North if the region was a country.

style=”text-align: left;” align=”center”>1. York Minster and the rest of York – one of the most stunning places to explore in North England Deindustrialisation continued and unemployment gradually increased during the 1970s, but accelerated during the government of Margaret Thatcher, who chose not to encourage growth in the North if it risked growth in the South. [118] [119] The era saw the 1984–85 miners' strike, which brought hardship for many Northern mining towns. Northern metropolitan county councils, which were Labour strongholds often with very left-wing leadership (such as Militant-dominated Liverpool and the so-called " People's Republic of South Yorkshire"), had high-profile conflicts with the national government. The increasing awareness of the North–South divide strengthened the distinct Northern English identity, which, despite regeneration in some of the major cities, remains to this day. [118] It presents, the centre says, “the most detailed picture yet of the older population in England” and is based on data as well as speaking to older people about their lives.I would also recommend heading to the Montpellier Quarter and paying a visit to the Royal Pump Room Museum and Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa. Although Haworth is pretty small, it’s a great place to spend a pit stop on your way further north (or south) for an hour or two. There are so many amazing places to visit in the North of England! Some of the country’s largest cities call the region home, while cute English villages dot vast areas of picturesque countryside. One of the most popular museums within the City of Culture, the Liverpool based museum offers a fascinating insight into the greatest and most successful bands in the history of music. Brimming with interactivity, insight, guitars, and a pair of round sunglasses, the museum is quite simply a tribute to a band that lasted only a decade, but in fact, managed to sell more than a billion records.

Across the Dales, you’ll find tranquil moors, picturesque villages, dramatic valleys, winding rivers, and verdant farmland. Bowlees Picnic Area was recently voted as one of the top 20 picnic spots in Britain by Countryfile Magazine! The pretty town of Barnard Castle makes an excellent base for exploring, or there are plenty of lovely country hotels to choose from. Don’t miss a trip to Raby Castle for lots of history – not to mention the stunning grounds and gardens. 16. Hawkshead, Cumbria It’s still a fun and friendly place though and has remained one of the UK’s best-loved beach resorts for many decades. Scarborough is known for its two gorgeous sandy bays separated by a headland which the 12th-century Scarborough Castle is located, its Victorian Central Tramway funicular train, its Rotunda Museum, the Scarborough Spa and The Grand Hotel which dramatically overlooks the cliff-tops. 6. The Beatles Story and the rest of Liverpool – a musical mecca and a city that was once hailed the Capital of Culture The North of England receives among the lowest levels of investment of the world's advanced economies, a think tank has warned.

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Most people head to Liverpool for the Beatles, but there’s more to Liverpool than just Beatles tours. Liverpool is a city full of culture and is also known these days for its amazing food scene too. Things to do in Saddleworth include taking walks in the hills, going on a canal boat ride and visiting one of Uppermill’s many cafes and restaurants. In England’s most deprived postcodes, life expectancy for men is 73.5 years, almost 10 years less than in the least deprived areas, where it is 83.2 years. For women the difference is eight years (78.3 versus 86.3 years). Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. Liverpool was a key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, and as mentioned previously, is the hometown of The Beatles.

Seahouses – a pretty coastal village located in the Northumberland coast’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty There are also some amazing hikes in the area. Roseberry Topping is known as the “Yorkshire Matterhorn” and gives great views over the area. The Hole of Horcum is another fantastic walk – about a 2-3 hour loop. August is probably the best time of year to visit the North York Moors, when purple heather blooms all over! The harbour has undergone major regeneration over the past decade including the new Albert Strange Pontoons, a more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating. A beautiful town and one of the best places to visit in north east England.

Now it has a reputation for being an up and coming destination for arts, culture, food, and surfing. 8. Chester – a pretty town with half-timber buildings and historic Roman features Urban sprawl in the southern Pennines and north east coast is clearly visible in night-time imagery.