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Things to Do and See in the N.W. of England and North Wales.
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At and around the Venue Car oriented Wirral Liverpool Chester Manchester
Southport Blackpool Morecambe N. Wales Lake District

At and around the Venue

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Car oriented

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Wirral

 The Wirral is a unique peninsula with a long history, from the first Ferry 'cross the Mersey (rowed by monks) to William Lever's soap factory and the first trams. It straddles the beautiful dairy country of Cheshire and Merseyside.
The Wirral peninsula, separated from Liverpool by the River Mersey, is a place of contrasts; from the hustle and bustle of Birkenhead with its ferries and historic warships, shopping precincts, markets, galleries and museums to Wirral Country Park where badgers and foxes hunt and the hedgerows are alive with butterflies in the summer.
You can stroll along the promenades at West Kirby, Hoylake or New Brighton and breathe in the fresh coastal air, or head for the 60ft high boulder clay cliffs and look out over the Dee Estuary. You can smell the tang of the sea and sand, feel the sea breeze and, if you're patient and observant, maybe catch a glimpse of a magnificent peregrine falcon hunting the banks for an unsuspecting redshank or one of many species of waders found in this tranquil haven.

Liverpool

But don't forget the Beatles trail and other local amenities!

It takes around 20 minutes to get into Liverpool, one of the world's greatest cities of the 19th Century which leaves an impressive legacy of some of the grandest architecture in the country. King John granted a Royal Charter to Liverpool in 1207, creating a city now known world-wide as the birthplace of The Beatles and the home of Liverpool Football Club. Liverpool was once the "Second City of the Empire", eclipsing even London for commerce at times.
The miles of docks bore witness to cargoes from around the globe and the mass migration of peoples from all over Europe to the New World.
In the United Kingdom, Liverpool has a reputation second to none as a unique place to visit and enjoy. It was named European City of Culture 2008 on 1st June.

Chester

The City of Chester dates from the time of the Roman occupation of Britain c.AD70. A number of buildings from the Middle Ages still remain. At this time, c. 13th Century, the City was walled and fortified with a Castle overlooking the River Dee. It is the largest remaining City in England to have a twin-level walkway, known as The Rows, dating from the 14th Century and originally used by traders.

Manchester

 Manchester and Liverool are the largest and most prominent cities in N.W. England. Long-time rivals, both are known for music, sport, art and famous teaching hospitals, music schools and universities as well as having grown out of the 17th Century industrial revolution. Manchester has always been a heart of manufacturing whilst Liverpool complimented this with a huge and prosperous trading port. Many people in fact left from the Port of Liverpool to take up new lives in the USA.

Southport

Blackpool

Morecambe

N. Wales

 There is so much to see and do in North Wales that I don't know where to start. Its only 30-80 miles to get to many interesting areas - a little further to Portmaddog, but well within reach of Castles, Slate Mines, beautiful countryside and wonderful holiday resorts.

Lake District

 Its only around 100 miles to get to the Lake District. An unusual, and very attractive area of England which is particularly sought after by tourists. Many low hills with lakes, each with their own special character, offer a great opportunity for a relaxing holiday and walking in the open air. This time of year should be the best, as there can be a high rainfall!

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