Discover the rest of the Northwest

St.Helens is ideally situated to explore the rest of the Northwest during your visit. View the location map below of highlighted Northwest visitor attractions.

Northwest visitor attractions

The 2008 European Capital of Culture, a spectacular waterfront that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of the Beatles, home to one of the world’s best known football clubs, the site of Europe’s biggest retail development, Liverpool One, the Echo Area and BT Convention Centre, the list goes on… 800 year-old Liverpool offers the world in one city, whose present and future are as bright as its impressive past.

Highlights include: Albert Dock; St George’s Hall, Tate Liverpool; Walker Art Gallery; World Museum Liverpool; The Beatles Story; Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.

 

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions in Liverpool, call 0151 233 2008. Or go to www.visitliverpool.com

Experience the flair, style and sheer appetite for life that is Manchester – the home of ‘United’, Coronation Street, the Gallagher brothers, and the coolest club culture, this is a city reborn that is constantly evolving. Don’t miss the cluster of major regional attractions to be found in the attractive waterside setting of Salford Quays, less than 2 miles from Manchester City Centre.

Highlights include: Museum of Science and Industry; MEN Arena; Manchester United, and Manchester City Football Clubs; The Lowry; Imperial War Museum North; Trafford Shopping Centre.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 0871 222 8223 or go to www.visitmanchester.com

Discover sophisticated Southport – ‘England’s Classic Resort’, where you will find glorious sandy beaches, iconic public art, a Victorian pier, superb shopping along the stylish Lord street, and of course the home of the Grand National and the venue for the 2008 British Open Golf Championship.

Highlights include: Southport Theatre and Floral Hall; Aintree Racecourse; Splash World; Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’; Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 01704 533 333 or go to www.visitsouthport.com

Surrounded by the Mersey and Dee Estuaries plus the Irish Sea, the picturesque Wirral peninsula offers dramatic views of the Liverpool waterfront and the Welsh Hills, and is bursting with an alluring array of urban, coastal and countryside delights of its own.

Highlights include: Lady Lever Art Gallery; Port Sunlight; Spaceport; the Wirral way; Ness Botanic Gardens; Birkenhead Tramway & Transport Museum; West Kirby Marina.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 0151 666 3188 or go to www.visitwirral.com

Halton offers a wonderfully eclectic mix of castles, writers, miniature railways and nature reserves. Whether you enjoy delving into history, indulging in thrill-seeking sports or getting away from it all in the great outdoors, you’ll find it all in our appealing towns and villages.

Highlights include: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre; Norton Priory Museum and Walled Garden; the birthplace of Lewis Carroll; the Brindley Arts Centre; Runcorn Ski & Snowboard Centre.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 0151 424 2061 or go to www.visithalton.com

Chester’s magical history and Roman heritage sparkles all year round. But Chester is by no means just a city of the past, and equally offers vibrant, modern entertainment and culture, combined with chic shopping, making it the perfect place for a revitalising visit any time.

Highlights include: Roman Walls; Chester Zoo; Chester Racecourse; Cheshire Oaks; Blue Planet Aquarium; River Cruises.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions; call 01244 351 609 or visit www.visitchester.com

Wigan is a surprising mix of character, history, heritage and transition, with its vibrant blend of urban pleasures, award-winning attractions, and tranquil countryside and lakes.

Highlights include: Wigan Pier Experience; Haigh Hall; Pennington Flash Country Park; Trencherfield Mill; Wigan Football Club; Wigan Rugby League Club.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 01942 825 677 or go to www.visitmanchester.com

Warrington is a district of dramatic contrasts, encompassing idyllic, rural villages, a proud industrial heritage, and a lively modern Town Centre. Come and enjoy tranquil waterways, unspoilt countryside, history and architecture, shopping and nightlife.

Highlights include: Gulliver’s Theme Park; Parr Hall; Pyramid Arts Centre; Golden Square Shopping Centre; Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 01925 428 585 or go to www.welcometowarrington.com

A unique area where heritage and culture live happily beside thrills and spills. From the tranquillity of the unspoilt Forest of Bowland to the mega-paced activity at the Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, this is an area of diverse attractions.

Highlights include: Blackpool Tower; Pleasure Beach; The Grand Theatre; The National Football Museum; Waterworld; Blackpool Zoo; Sea Life Centre; Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks.

 For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 01257 22 66 00 or go to www.visitblackpool.com

The most silent of waters, the most dramatic of hills and the most romantic sunsets – whether you choose to invigorate your senses on one of the many breathtaking trails and walks, or relax and unwind in a sumptuous spa, you’ll fall in love with The Lake District time and time again.

Highlights include: Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site; Windermere Lake Cruises; Ullswater Steamers; the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway; The World of Beatrix Potter.

For full listings of events, accommodation and attractions, call 01539 822 222 or go to www.golakes.co.uk