Liverpool is a city with enough soul to last a lifetime, but the real magic of the North West lies in the diversity of the towns just a short train ride away. Within an hour of Lime Street, you can fi...
Other counties of the North West are defined by the work of man (the mills of Lancashire, the docks of Merseyside, or the salt mines of Cheshire). Cumbria is defined by the work of nature. It is a cou...
Greater Manchester is often mistaken for just a single city, but as any local will tell you, the region is actually a collection of ten distinct boroughs, each with its own fiercely independent person...
If you were to ask any local where to find the heart of Lancashire’s trading spirit, they would point you toward Bury. For over 500 years, this town has hosted a market that has grown into a sprawling...
Eating out alone on a Monday night is probably not the pinnacle of anyone’s social diary. But these are the sacrifices I make for this blog! Woe is me, dear reader. Woe is me. I found myself in ...
Dating back to 1215, Manchester Cathedral is truly a wondrous building to visit. It makes my head implode when I imagine that over eight centuries of history have passed through this building. Inside ...
While the vast wetlands of Martin Mere often take the spotlight in West Lancashire, there is a quieter, more textured landscape just a few miles away. Mere Sands Wood is a site that demands a differen...
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is one of the North West’s standout attractions. It offers an inspiring mix of history, hands-on science, and family-friendly discovery. ***It should be n...
The main reason why the Bijou Cinema qualifies as a hidden gem in Southport is that it is very, very well-hidden. I went looking for it on Google Maps and couldn’t find it. Not to be deterred, I went ...
The Atkinson blends so seamlessly into the gorgeous architecture of Southport. You could be forgiven for thinking it was another hotel, or that it was the town hall. The Atkinson is Southport’s main c...
I was very excited to return to the Tate Liverpool. Many decades have passed since I was last there, and I remember the experience vividly. It was my main reason for a day trip to Liverpool. It was a ...
The Walker Art Gallery is a striking building. However, it may not get the attention it deserves due to its location. As passengers flood from the nearby Lime Street Station, they pass the grandeur of...
Before we start talking about the history of this place, I would like to say the Museum of Liverpool is free! Not a penny (lane?) will it cost you enter this place, and for that, you should be delight...
To say that the North West of England is full of football fans is a wild understatement. For many people in the region, their identity is tied up in their fandom and football rivalry to some extent. Y...
The Bluecoat in Liverpool is a beautiful destination worth visiting in the centre of the city. It is not so much hidden, as tastefully unobtrusive. It sits at the end of a road between two huge high s...