Top North West England How to Get Around in 2026

Blackpool built a copy of the Eiffel Tower, laid the world's largest Comedy Carpet on its seafront, and sent three piers into the Irish Sea — and it's still not done trying to impress you. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you along Blackpool's famous Promenade on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to Blackpool Tower, the Comedy Carpet, and the North Pier — three landmarks that have been making people smile since 1894 • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Perfect for families, friend groups, and seaside enthusiasts; photo challenges on the Golden Mile are as entertaining as the landmarks themselves Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours. The Tower is the obvious bit — your phone has the rest of the story.

Explore Manchester’s rich array of culinary treats with your friendly and knowledgeable guide who will take you on a journey led by your tastebuds. Feast on food from around the globe, all found in Manchester thanks to its multi-cultural heritage and long history of food and drink experimentation. Taste goodies at a traditional Cantonese bakery in Manchester’s Chinatown, and try delicacies from a whole host of local hidden gems including restaurants and street food vendors.

Go beyond the guidebooks to learn about the history, culture, and future of Manchester's Media City and The Quays on a family-friendly guided walking tour. Led by a local guide, start and end your journey at the impressive Media City Piazza, and pass by landmarks such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum. Enjoy the benefit of your guide's insight—something you'd miss if exploring independently—and stroll alongside the storied Manchester Ship Canal (which links the city to the Irish Sea). Along the way, get the lowdown on urban regeneration, and find out why the area is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the UK.

Skip the expense of car hire and the strain of left-side driving, and sit back and enjoy the Snowdonia views on this convenient north Wales sightseeing tour. See the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, 1,100-year-old St. Tudno’s Church, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Snowdonia National Park, the airy Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, known as the Stream in the Sky, and more. Enjoy full narration throughout the day.

Stately homes and rugged scenery are almost as key to “Pride and Prejudice” as Keira Knightley’s beauty. Save yourself the hassle of researching locations and renting cars; instead, enjoy the ease of a small-group tour led by a guide who knows and loves the movie. Visit: the real-life Pemberley and Lambton Inn; Bakewell, where Jane Austen may have stayed; and, of course, the rock where Knightley stands on Stanage Edge.

Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of an expert guide with this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.

Discover the ancient Roman history of the city of Chester, once the largest Roman fortress in Britain, during this walking tour. Follow your guide who is dressed as a Roman soldier and learn about the Roman heritage of Chester as you visit landmarks such as the amphitheater, the city walls, and the Roman gardens.

Follow the footsteps of the Fab Four in Liverpool with this guided Beatles walking tour of the city. A fun experience for those who want to check off sites, the tour includes photo opportunities aplenty along with stories of the band and their lives in Liverpool. The Cavern Club, the Eleanor Rigby statue and Albert Dock are among the highlights.

See Liverpool through the eyes of a “scouser” (a Liverpudlian) who’s passionate about the city and its sights. On a walking tour, you’ll have Liverpool’s history brought to life as you learn how the northern city has become the lively place it is today. Hear stories of the Beatles, see the Albert Dock, and discover the lesser-known sights that only locals tend to know.

If you’re looking for an unusual way to explore Liverpool—without having to follow a large tour group around—then this private treasure hunt is a perfect option. Enjoy the flexibility of starting the game on your own schedule. Using your smartphone, follow treasure maps, solve clues, and ask for hints to help you progress around the city, including stops like Mathew Street and the Cunard Building Heritage Tour.

From Penny Lane to Strawberry Field and the Beatles' childhood homes, explore Liverpool by taxi—saving your feet while covering multiple, spaced-out locations. This private tour also offers a personalized alternative to shared group excursions and helps you make the most of your time in Liverpool.

Take an adventure into the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, famously some of the most picturesque in the whole of England. See traditional farming villages and towns with their cobbled streets and plenty of dry stone walls — not to mention a generous helping of historic myths and legends courtesy of your guide. View the hills of the Peak District, and see Monsal Headstone Viaduct.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester for a scenic day trip to the Lake District. Instead of waiting around for public transport, enjoy the convenience of having transport included. Travel with ease between sites in a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach, and tick off Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston Water, Hawkshead, Grasmere, and the Heritage City in a day.

Don’t miss North Wales' landscapes when you’re staying in Manchester. Swap car rentals and itinerary planning for a convenient day trip that highlights the region’s best—Llandudno, Betws-y-Coed, and Snowdonia National Park—and gives you plenty of time to explore. Group sizes are capped to keep the experience intimate.

Discover the world-renowned natural wonders of the Lake District National Park on a day trip that leaves the driving to someone else, so you can focus on the scenery. Tick off top Lake District attractions such as Grasmere, Blea Tarn, Ambleside, and more, while enjoying an intimate atmosphere in a group limited to 16. Includes convenient pick-up and drop-off outside Chester Train Station for a seamless experience.

This private, personalized tour gives you insider access to some of Liverpool’s best-known landmarks and lesser-known spots. Choose from half- and full-day timings to suit your needs. Tell your local guide what you’re excited to see and they organize your ideal itinerary. Depending on your interests, you can focus on local food and drink, music and art, history and culture, and more.

Many of the stories tied to Liverpool’s St. James Cemetery are easy to overlook in daylight. Walk through the graveyard by lantern light with guides trained in theater and street performance, hearing local tales of vampires and ghouls. Along the way, learn how the cemetery earned its haunted reputation and the history behind its best-known legends.

Take your place on this North Wales sightseeing day trip from Liverpool! This coach tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through hidden roads and routes that harried self-drive visitors miss. Enjoy local knowledge all day long with narration throughout the day, and snap plenty of photos of the North Wales scenery. Relax and enjoy yourself, knowing that everything is taken care of.

The hometown of the popular 1960s rock band, Liverpool boasts Beatles landmarks all over the city—but it’s tough finding them if you’re new to town. Make your sightseeing simple, and visit many of Liverpool’s key Beatles landmarks and memorials in one trip, on this private taxi tour. Head straight to sights such as Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and more, all while your driver-guide shares insider stories and history.

This private North Wales day trip is a more luxurious way to explore the local area than a crowded bus tour. After a private pickup, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to a selection of interesting sights with a Blue Badge accredited guide to provide commentary. Highlights include Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Snowdonia National Park, Conwy, Llandudno, and a slate splitting demonstration at the National Slate Museum.

Explore Liverpool like a local alongside a guide whose interests are tailored to match your own and visit places you might not find independently during this customizable walking tour. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to decide your own itinerary and departure time—ideal for travelers with specific interests and limited time—while leaving the actual logistics to the experts for a personalized experience.

See Manchester your way, your style—but with a local’s expertise—when you book this 100% personalized private custom tour. Perhaps you’re a football fan, looking to experience Old Trafford; perhaps you enjoy hip artsy hangouts such as Castlefield; or perhaps the Northern Quarter is more your speed. Whatever suits you, your guide will build the perfect itinerary for the duration you’ve chosen: pay as you go for attractions, food and transport.

Keep travelers of all ages engaged and entertained with this self-guided treasure hunt of Chester—the ideal choice for travelers that prefer to explore on their own terms. Solve clues and follow maps using just your smartphone, and enjoy the freedom to take both photos and breaks whenever the mood takes you.

Cover more of North England’s highlights in less time on a sightseeing tour of the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales from Liverpool. Skip the stress of unfamiliar roads and travel easily between attractions like Ribblehead Viaduct, Malham Cove, Hawes Market Square, and Wensleydale, home to some of the country’s favorite cheeses.