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England is renowned for its changeable weather however when the sun shines you’ll be hard pushed to find a more beautiful place. There is lots to see and do here and something for every type of tourist to enjoy.

England Manchester 

Northern Quarter, Manchester

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Northern Quarter in Manchester is a go-to if you like all things quirky and hipster. Northern Quarter, known to most Mancunians as NQ, is a vibrant, eclectic and fun area of this big city, providing a whole host of things to do. One day isn’t really enough to take in all the wonders of this remarkable area, so whether you chose to visit for a couple of days or you’re visiting Manchester and are looking for something a little different, NQ is the place to go. Grab a Coffee NQ…

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Cambridgeshire England 

Peterborough, England

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Known as a rapidly growing city, Peterborough is housed in the heart of rural East England. Home to around 200,000 people, the city welcomes tourists from all four corners of the globe every year. Sharing its borders with Northamptonshire, Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Cambridgeshire, Peterborough is a thriving city that is filled to the brim with historic buildings and events to check out. With that in mind, here are a few reasons why you must check out Peterborough on your next trip. Peterborough Cathedral With over 900 years of rich history…

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England Suffolk 

Ipswich, England

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Situated in Suffolk, England, Ipswich is a town set on the River Orwell. With its waterfront being home to an array of galleries, cafés, and shops, Ipswich welcomes many tourists from across the country every year. Regarded as one of the most important locations in Britain, here are a few reasons why Ipswich should be next on your destination list. Explore on Foot To get the most out of your trip to Ipswich, many tourists decide to embark on a guided walk where you can find out more about the…

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Bolton England 

Bolton, England

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If you’re looking for a town that truly captures the spirit of the North, then look no further than Bolton. It’s often overlooked, but there are plenty of hidden gems here that make Bolton worth visiting. Museums When it comes to museums, Bolton has two that are certainly worth a visit. The first, and biggest, is Bolton Library and Museum, where you can find interactive exhibits for the kids, a variety of bones and fossils, and even an aquarium full of exotic fish. If you’re lucky, you might even be…

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England Southport 

Birkdale, Merseyside

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The village of Birkdale is one of the country’s hidden gems. A pretty seaside village on the coast of the Irish Sea in Merseyside, Birkdale is a place that saw its boom in the Victorian era and that shines through today in the architecture of the shops that populate its centre. Its beach was a popular destination for Victorian Britain too, and was also the venue for early land-speed record attempts, as well a landing strip for early aeroplanes offering sight-seeing flights in the early 1900s. History, shopping and nature…

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England Lancashire 

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

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Nestled on the Lancashire coast is one of the jewels in Britain’s crown of conservation. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust maintain one of the country’s premier conservation sites, offering safe refuge to dozens of species of wildfowl and wildlife at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) began in 1946 when Peter Scott opened the first conservation centre in Slimbridge. Peter was the son of the famous Antarctic explorer Captain Robert F. Scott, an Olympic sailing medallist, and a renowned writer and broadcaster who recognised the importance…

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England Liverpool 

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool

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Aintree racecourse is a famous racecourse situated in the borough of Sefton, Merseyside and has been open since 1829. While it is home to race days, events, concerts and a golf course all year round, it is most well-known for being home to the yearly world-famous steeplechase, the Grand National. This important date on the calendar of all horse racing fans attracts visitors from all over the world and has become what Aintree racecourse is most famous for. Throughout the rest of the year, Aintree hosts many popular music events…

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England Liverpool 

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool

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The Royal Albert Dock, which was given its royal title in 2018, is a collection of different warehouses and dock buildings, and it provided a revolutionary docking system when it was first created in 1846. It was unique as it allowed for ships to be loaded and unloaded directly from warehouses. This meant that the Albert Dock became a popular shipping dock for items such as tea, silk, brandy, cotton, and tobacco. The dock is now a very popular tourist destination that has become synonymous with the city of Liverpool.…

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England 

Redcar

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Looking for that perfect seaside getaway where you can relax and unwind, listen to the surf, enjoy the sand beneath your feet, and revel in quaint surroundings? If so then Redcar may be the perfect destination for you. Located in North Yorkshire, it is known for its expansive sandy beaches, powerful and towering cliffs, 19th-century piers, and even Victorian steam trains to really cap off the experience. There is plenty to be explored and enjoyed here. It’s All About the Beach While there are plenty of reasons to visit Redcar,…

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England 

Forbidden Corner

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Often nicknamed as “The Strangest Place in the World,” Forbidden Corner in North Yorkshire was built and owned by Colin Armstrong in the 1980s, although technically, credit for the brilliantly odd architecture goes to Malcolm Tempest. Why is it Called The Forbidden Corner? Forbidden Corner Garden is the chief attraction inside Tupgill Park Estate and is one of the most interesting follies across the world, as its four acres house chambers, tunnels, bizarre statues, and strange structures that are often as seemingly irrational and strange as they are intriguing. The…

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