North West England Coach Holidays
A diverse wash of cosmopolitan and historic cities, picturesque scenery and windswept islands all topped off with one of England’s best loved seaside resorts; the North West is an exciting coach holidays destination, and why not? The region has been attracting holidaymakers as far back as the 1850s when Blackpool got its first railway line, and shows no signs of stopping yet.
Featuring the picturesque Peak District, the historic city of Chester with its unique Rows, the sophisticated cities of Manchester and Liverpool and the all-singing, all-dancing 'Vegas of the North' Blackpool, there are certainly no shortage of resorts to keep visitors occupied here. From unrivalled shopping to seasides the North West has it all, and when you really long for some solitude the largely undiscovered and mystical Isle of Man is only a ferry or flight away with its fresh island air and outdoor activities.
Coach holidays here are a great way of exploring everything the region has to offer, from weekend Beatles tours of Liverpool and mid-week Blackpool breaks. August through to November sees the popular Blackpool Illuminations come to town, while December brings a festive range of twinkling Christmas markets to the likes of Chester. The area is also the gateway to North Wales, so you can even find yourself journeying through Snowdonia National Park on the Ffestiniog Railway.
All coach holidays to North West England include return coach travel, B&B or half board accommodation at a 3 or 4* hotel as well as excursions and admissions where stated to key places in the area. Trips to Blackpool tend to stay in resort, and offer a mix of all inclusive or half board options.
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Things to do
With its exciting blend of seasides and cities, North West England is vast in terms of what to see and do here. Here are our favourites:
Blackpool
Possibly most famous for the Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool is a great seaside resort in the North East of England. Explore Pleasure Beach, a theme park by the sea, or climb to the top of the Blackpool Tower for great views across the town. If those attractions don't take your fancy, visit the Winter Gardens, the Sea Life Centre, the Blackpool Tower Dungeon or the local amusement arcades!
Liverpool
Well known for its connections with the Beatles, Liverpool is a cosmopolitan city with a lot going for it; indeed, the Albert Dock contains the largest number of Grade II listed buildings in the UK. The Beatles are synonymous with Liverpool and there are many destinations for fans to visit, including the Cavern Club where they played their first concerts.
Manchester
Known for its heavy influence on popular culture, Manchester has been regenerated over the past few years into a modern, contemporary and exciting city. There are a great number of things to do when visiting the city, from exploring museums and visiting Manchester United's home ground Old Trafford or rival Manchester City's Etihad Stadium to taking a cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal.
Lake District
When visiting the North West of England one of the best places to stop and visit is the Lake District. With its picturesque views and stunning scenery it is no wonder that thousands of visitors flock to this pocket of the country every year. The largest and most famous lake is Windermere and no visit to the Lake District is complete without seeing it.