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North East England Travel Information
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- North East England Facts
- Air Travel
- Road Travel
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- Tourism
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- World Heritage Sites
- Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- North East England Beaches
- Travel Requirements
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- Travel Safety
- Health Care in England
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- Weather Information
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Hotels and Accommodation in North East England
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- Hotels and Accommodation in Cheshire
- Hotels and Accommodation in Cumbria
- Hotels and Accommodation in Greater Manchester
- Hotels and Accommodation in Lancashire
- Hotels and Accommodation in Merseyside
- Hotels in North East England by County
- Hotels in North East England by City
- North East England Hotels by Name
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Attractions and Tours in North East England
Attractions and Tours in England
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- How to get around England
- Food & Drink in England
- Museums in England
- Nightlife Tours in England
- Shows & Performances in England
- Adults-only Shows in England
- Cabaret in England
- Concerts in England
- Comedy Shows in England
- Day Trips in England
- Nature and Wildlife Tours in England
- Nature Parks in England
- Adventure Tours in England
- Helicopter Tours in England
- Bike Tours in England
- Walking Tours in England
- Mountain Bike Tours in England
- City Tours in England
- Hot Air Balloon Rides in England
- Photography Tours in England
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North East England Travel Information
North East England Key Facts
International Airports in the region
Teesside International Airport – www.teessideinternational.com – for information and help for those travelling with a disability or a special need via the airport click here a Changing Places facility is located in the landside check- in area of the terminal
Newcastle – www.newcastleairport.com – for information and help for those travelling with a disability or a special need via the airport click here a Changing Places facility is located in the Check-In area which is prior to going through security
Air Travel
- Newcastle Airport
(NCL IATA) has flights from London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris CDG and other UK and European cities. It’s on A696 six miles northwest of city centre: frequent Metro trains take 30 min to city centre and the main railway station. - Manchester (MAN) is worth considering for its great range of long-haul flights at competitive prices, avoiding a change in London or Amsterdam. Frequent trains run from the airport to North East England.
- Teeside (MME) near Darlington is small, with scheduled flights only from Amsterdam, Aberdeen, Belfast City and London City. Onward public transport is poor.
Rail Travel
The East Coast mainline runs north from London Kings Cross via York, with direct trains hourly to Darlington (2 hrs 20), Durham (2 hrs 50), and Newcastle (3 hrs). Other routes from Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and the southwest join at York. The line continues north to Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh. Other lines serve Middlesbrough and Sunderland, and cross the waist of the country from Carlisle.
The East Coast Main Line runs north from London via York with stations at Darlington, Durham, Chester-le-Street, Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed, continuing to Edinburgh. All trains stop at Newcastle, the others are served every hour or so.
Hourly trains run along the coast from Newcastle via Heworth, Sunderland and Seaham to Hartlepool, Stockton and Middlesbrough. In County Durham, a branch line train runs hourly from Darlington to Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Bishop Auckland.
The scenic Tyne Valley line runs parallel to Hadrian’s Wall, from Newcastle via Gateshead, Prudhoe, Hexham, Haydon Bridge and Haltwhistle and onwards across Cumbria to Carlisle.
The Tyne and Wear Metro serves Newcastle and Sunderland. The Yellow Line is a big inverted “@” that runs from Newcastle city centre, east to the coast at North Shields then north to Whitley Bay, before looping back to Newcastle via Gosforth and Jesmond. Its southern tail runs south of the Tyne via Gateshead to South Shields on the coast. The Green Line runs from Newcastle Airport to city centre then southeast to Sunderland and ends at South Hylton.
Bus Travel
National Express and Megabus run from London Victoria to Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle, with some continuing to Edinburgh and Glasgow. There are also buses from the Midlands, Manchester and Leeds.
The North East has many buses, which are provided by a range of operators. There are some tickets that are only valid on certain operators, so it is worth checking which bus you are getting on. In particular, some bus numbers are used by multiple operators, which can get very confusing. An Explorer Ticket, valid on all bus services across the North East (as well as some in neighboring parts of North Yorkshire and the service to Carlisle), costs £10.50 for an adult for one day.
Most towns and cities have some kind of internal bus route as well as longer range buses that run from town to town. Some of the more useful intra-regional bus routes are:
7: Durham to Darlington 10: Newcastle to Hexham 21: Newcastle to Durham 45: Newcastle to Consett X7: Sunderland to Middlesbrough X10: Newcastle to Middlesbrough X11: Newcastle to Blyth X15: Newcastle to Berwick (fast) X18: Newcastle to Berwick (scenic) X21: Newcastle to Newbiggin by the Sea X21: Newcastle to Stanhope X21: Newcastle to Bishop Auckland X21: Sunderland to Darlington
Some buses take scenic routes, such as the X18, AD122 (a bus for Hadrian’s Wall) and even normal buses will still provide views of the picturesque scenery.
By Road
The major routes across the region are mostly dual-carriageway. Near the cities they can be congested in rush hour, and on fine Sunday afternoons as city-dwellers head home from the countryside. The main roads are:
- A1 from the south, passing Darlington, Durham and Newcastle, then continuing to Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh
- A19 branches off A1 in Yorkshire and runs north nearer the coast, via Middlesbrough and Sunderland and bypassing Newcastle
- A69 connects Newcastle and Carlisle
- A66 (several long sections undivided) runs from Darlington over the Pennines to meet M6 at Penrith in the Lake District
- A68 (an undivided highway) switch-backs across the hills from Darlington to Jedburgh and Edinburgh
The road network in the North East is decent, however traffic can build up severely, particularly on approaches to cities and on the A1 and A19 roads. For this reason it is often best to use public transport to get around the region, especially in urban areas.
By Boat
Ferries sail overnight from IJmuiden near Amsterdam to North Shields, 7 miles east of Newcastle.
The Shields Ferry crosses the mouth of the Tyne between South Shields and North Shields every 30 mins, a seven-minute ride. Foot passengers and bikes only; both ferry piers are served by the Metro.
The Tees Transporter Bridge is a weird contraption: it’s a gondola slung beneath a slender metal bridge that carries vehicles and others across the river between Middlesbrough (south bank) and Port Clarence, Stockton (north bank).
By Bike
Several cycle routes pass through the area and this can be a quick way to get around the region. In particular, National Cycling Route 1 runs along the coast and is arguably one of the most scenic routes in the country around places such as Bamburgh.
On Foot
The cities of the North East sprawl out, but their areas of interest are usually compact and best explored on foot.
Hadrian’s Wall path stretches coast-to-coast from Wallsend to Carlisle. The eastern section is modern, but west of Newcastle the route follows the Roman wall.
The Pennine Way is at the west edge of the region, bordering Cumbria, then turns east for several miles to coincide with Hadrian’s wall path. It then resumes its march north to the Cheviots and into Scotland.
Both these long-distance paths have multiple ac
Ports
How many ports are in England?
What are the main ports in the UK?
- Port of Felixstowe. This port is located in Suffolk and it’s also the busiest port dealing with 48% of the country’s container trade. …
- Port of Southampton. …
- Port of London. …
- Port of Immingham. …
- Port of Liverpool.
What’s the biggest port in England?
Hotels and Accommodation in Cheshire, North East England
What are the best hotels to stay in Cheshire?
Lion & Swan Hotel, The Hotel Chester and The Lion at Malpas are some of the popular hotels in Cheshire.
In addition to these hotels, Cock O’ Barton, Reubens Congleton and The Parr’s Bank Hotel are also popular in Cheshire.
What hotels in Cheshire have nice views?
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Pickmere Country House and Inglewood Manor have received great reviews from travellers in Cheshire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Cheshire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Peckforton Castle, Willington Hall Hoteland Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa.
What hotels in Cheshire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Cheshire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try The Coach House Inn, Cock O’ Barton and Holly Trees Hotel.
Breakfast at these hotels in Cheshire are also highly rated: Pickmere Country House, The Lion at Malpas and Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa.
What are the best cities to stay in Cheshire?
Chester, Warrington and Wilmslow are popular with other travellers visiting Cheshire.
What hotels in Cheshire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Cheshire loved staying at The Parr’s Bank Hotel, The Hotel Chester and The Lion at Malpas.
Similarly, these hotels in Cheshire are highly rated by couples: Reubens Congleton, Cock O’ Barton and Lion & Swan Hotel.
What are some popular places to stay in and around Cheshire?
Popular places to stay in Cheshire include hotels near Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Chester Racecourse and Arley Hall.
How many hotels in Cheshire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 738 hotels in Cheshire you can book on Booking.com.
What are the best hotels in Cheshire near Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet?
Some of the best hotels in Cheshire near Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet include Entire House – Cheshire Oaks/Ellesmere Port, Charming 3-Bed cottage in Chester, ideal for Families & Workers, FREE Parking – Sleeps 7 and Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks, an IHG Hotel.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Cheshire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Cheshire cost £97 per night, and 4-star hotels in Cheshire are £128 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Cheshire can on average be found for £152 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Which hotels in Cheshire are good for families?
Many families visiting Cheshire loved staying at The Parr’s Bank Hotel, The Hotel Chester and Pickmere Country House.
Similarly, Cock O’ Barton, Chester Court Hotel and The Lion at Malpas are also popular among family travellers.
Hotels and Accommodation in Cumbria, North East England
Which hotels in Cumbria are good for families?
Many families visiting Cumbria loved staying at The Grasmere Hotel, Windermere Boutique Hotel and Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley.
Similarly, The Punch Bowl Inn, The Pheasant Inn and The Fleece at Ruleholme are also popular among family travellers.
How many hotels in Cumbria are listed on Booking.com?
There are 2,970 hotels in Cumbria you can book on Booking.com.
What hotels in Cumbria offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Cumbria that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Forest Side Hotel, The Punch Bowl Inn and 1692 Wasdale.
Breakfast at these hotels in Cumbria are also highly rated: Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant, Old Kings Head and Windermere Boutique Hotel.
What are the best hotels in Cumbria near Lake Windermere?
Some of the best hotels in Cumbria near Lake Windermere include The Den – The White House Windermere, New Hall Bank and Edge Mere Apartment, Bowness-on-Windermere.
What are the best hotels to stay in Cumbria?
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive, Buttermere Court Hotel and Ravenstone Manor are some of the popular hotels in Cumbria.
In addition to these hotels, Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage, Abbey House Hotel and Westmorland Hotel Tebay are also popular in Cumbria.
What are the best cities to stay in Cumbria?
Carlisle, Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere are popular with other travellers visiting Cumbria.
What are some popular places to stay in and around Cumbria?
Popular places to stay in Cumbria include hotels near Lake Windermere, Scafell Pike and Muncaster Castle.
What hotels in Cumbria have nice views?
The Grand at Grasmere, Forest Side Hotel and Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant have received great reviews from travellers in Cumbria regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Cumbria also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Buttermere Court Hotel, Borrowdale Gates Hotel and The Samling Hotel.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Cumbria?
On average, 3-star hotels in Cumbria cost £119 per night, and 4-star hotels in Cumbria are £167 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Cumbria can on average be found for £264 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What hotels in Cumbria are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Cumbria loved staying at 1692 Wasdale, Church Suites by The Cranleigh Boutique and Forest Side Hotel.
Similarly, these hotels in Cumbria are highly rated by couples: The Samling Hotel, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley and Windermere Boutique Hotel.
Hotels and Accommodation in Greater Manchester, North East England
What are the best hotels to stay in Greater Manchester?
Leven Manchester, BrewDog DogHouse Manchester and Stock Exchange Hotel are some of the popular hotels in Greater Manchester.
In addition to these hotels, Dakota Manchester, King Street Townhouse and Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel are also popular in Greater Manchester.
What are the best hotels in Greater Manchester near Old Trafford Stadium?
Some of the best hotels in Greater Manchester near Old Trafford Stadium include Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Quay Apartments Exchange Quayand Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford.
What hotels in Greater Manchester offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Greater Manchester that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try The Rake Tapas Accommodation, Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel and BrewDog DogHouse Manchester.
Breakfast at these hotels in Greater Manchester are also highly rated: Stock Exchange Hotel, The Belmore and Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel.
What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Greater Manchester?
Salford, Manchester City Centre and Old Trafford are popular with other travellers visiting Greater Manchester.
What hotels in Greater Manchester are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Greater Manchester loved staying at BrewDog DogHouse Manchester, Dakota Manchester and Leven Manchester.
Similarly, these hotels in Greater Manchester are highly rated by couples: Stock Exchange Hotel, Hampton By Hilton Rochdale and King Street Townhouse.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Greater Manchester?
On average, 3-star hotels in Greater Manchester cost £84 per night, and 4-star hotels in Greater Manchester are £130 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Greater Manchester can on average be found for £188 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What are the best cities to stay in Greater Manchester?
Manchester, Hale and Bolton are popular with other travellers visiting Greater Manchester.
Which hotels in Greater Manchester are good for families?
Many families visiting Greater Manchester loved staying at The Rake Tapas Accommodation, The Saddleworth Hoteland Stock Exchange Hotel.
Similarly, Leven Manchester, Dakota Manchester and BrewDog DogHouse Manchester are also popular among family travellers.
What hotels in Greater Manchester have nice views?
Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Oddfellows On The Park and Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford have received great reviews from travellers in Greater Manchester regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Greater Manchester also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Holiday Inn Manchester-Mediacityuk, an IHG Hotel, Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station, an IHG Hotel and Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom.
What are the best hotels in Greater Manchester near Manchester Airport?
Travellers who stayed in Greater Manchester near Manchester Airport (MAN) have said good things about Radisson Blu Manchester Airport, Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport and Holiday Inn Manchester Airport, an IHG Hotel.
Among the hotels near Manchester Airport in Greater Manchester, Pymgate Lodge Hotel Manchester Airport, The Stanneylands and Oddfellows On The Park have also been highly rated.
How many hotels in Greater Manchester are listed on Booking.com?
There are 1,394 hotels in Greater Manchester you can book on Booking.com.
What are some popular places to stay in and around Greater Manchester?
Popular places to stay in Greater Manchester include hotels near Old Trafford Stadium, AO Arena and Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Hotels and Accommodation in Lancashire, North East England
What are the best cities to stay in Lancashire?
What are the best hotels to stay in Lancashire?
The Craven Heifer Inn, Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resortand The Morecambe Hotel are some of the popular hotels in Lancashire.
In addition to these hotels, Ruskin Hotel, The Dudley Hoteland Quite Simply French are also popular in Lancashire.
What hotels in Lancashire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Lancashire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Quite Simply French, Windsor Park promenade and The Dudley Hotel.
Breakfast at these hotels in Lancashire are also highly rated: Langley House Hotel, Clifton Court Hotel and Sherwood Hotel.
Which hotels in Lancashire are good for families?
Many families visiting Lancashire loved staying at The Fossil Tree Hotel, Haighton Manor – Brunning and Priceand The Scala Hotel.
Similarly, Hilbre Hotel, Windsor Park promenade and Langley House Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
What are the best hotels in Lancashire near Blackpool Football Club?
Some of the best hotels in Lancashire near Blackpool Football Club include Chadberry House Hotel, The Dudley Hotel and BELLEVA Adult Guest House.
What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Lancashire?
Blackpool Centre, North Shore and South Shore are popular with other travellers visiting Lancashire.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Lancashire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Lancashire cost £86 per night, and 4-star hotels in Lancashire are £118 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Lancashire can on average be found for £153 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What hotels in Lancashire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Lancashire loved staying at The Dudley Hotel, Hilbre Hotel and The Fossil Tree Hotel.
Similarly, these hotels in Lancashire are highly rated by couples: Quite Simply French, The Craven Heifer Inn and The Inglewood Hotel *Adults Only*.
What hotels in Lancashire have nice views?
The Franklyn Hotel, Savoy and The Hotel at Mill Farm have received great reviews from travellers in Lancashire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Lancashire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Quite Simply French, Winckley Square Residences and The Fossil Tree Hotel.
What are some popular places to stay in and around Lancashire?
Popular places to stay in Lancashire include hotels near Blackpool Football Club, Botany Bay and Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre.
How many hotels in Lancashire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 1,682 hotels in Lancashire you can book on Booking.com
Hotels and Accommodation in Merseyside, North East England
What hotels in Merseyside have nice views?
128 Anfield Road, INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool and Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock, an IHG Hotel have received great reviews from travellers in Merseyside regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Merseyside also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Pullman Liverpool, Waterfront Southport Hotel and Hilton Liverpool City Centre.
How many hotels in Merseyside are listed on Booking.com?
There are 1,316 hotels in Merseyside you can book on Booking.com.
What are some popular places to stay in and around Merseyside?
Popular places to stay in Merseyside include hotels near Albert Dock, Anfield Stadium and Liverpool ONE.
What hotels in Merseyside are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Merseyside loved staying at 128 Anfield Road, Anelli Hotel and Fenwick Sunrise Hotel.
Similarly, these hotels in Merseyside are highly rated by couples: Hotel Tia, School Lane Hotel and The New Talbot Hotel.
Which hotels in Merseyside are good for families?
Many families visiting Merseyside loved staying at The New Talbot Hotel, Anelli Hotel and Hotel Tia.
Similarly, School Lane Hotel, The Arc Hotel and 128 Anfield Road are also popular among family travellers.
What are the best hotels to stay in Merseyside?
INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool, The Resident Liverpool and Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village are some of the popular hotels in Merseyside.
In addition to these hotels, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Anelli Hotel and Hotel Tia are also popular in Merseyside.
What are the best hotels in Merseyside near Albert Dock?
Some of the best hotels in Merseyside near Albert Dock include Campbell Square Apartment 3, Fenwick Sunrise Hotel and Staybridge Suites Liverpool, an IHG Hotel.
What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Merseyside?
Liverpool City Centre, Chinatown and Anfield are popular with other travellers visiting Merseyside.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Merseyside?
On average, 3-star hotels in Merseyside cost £88 per night, and 4-star hotels in Merseyside are £130 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Merseyside can on average be found for £121 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What are the best cities to stay in Merseyside?
What hotels in Merseyside offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Merseyside that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Hotel Tia, Lock and Key Boutique Hotel – Duke Street and The Royal Hotel.
Breakfast at these hotels in Merseyside are also highly rated: Radisson RED Hotel, Liverpool, The Arc Hotel and INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool.
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Hotels in North East England by County
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Hotels by Town in North East England
Hotels by Town & Cities in Cheshire, North East England
Below is the list of locations in Cheshire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
- Alderley Edge
- Alsager
- Bollington
- Chester
- Chorlton
- Congleton
- Crewe
- Culcheth
- Daresbury
- Disley
- Faddiley
- Frodsham
- Hale
- Handforth
- Haslington
- Helsby
- Holmes Chapel
- Kingsley
- Knutsford
- Lower Whitley
- Lymm
- Macclesfield
- Malpas
- Middlewich
- Nantwich
- Neston
- Northwich
- Penketh
- Poynton
- Prestbury
- Runcorn
- Sandbach
- Stalybridge
- Stockton Heath
- Tarporley
- Warrington
- Weaverham
- Widnes
- Wilmslow
- Wincham
- Winsford
- Wistaston
Hotels by Town & Cities in Cumbria, North East England
Below is the list of locations in Cumbria. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
- Alston
- Ambleside
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Arnside
- Askam-In-Furness
- Aspatria
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Bassenthwaite
- Bowness-on-Windermere
- Brampton
- Broughton-in-Furness
- Buttermere
- Caldbeck
- Carlisle
- Cartmel
- Cleator Moor
- Cockermouth
- Coniston
- Dalton-in-Furness
- Eamont Bridge
- Egremont
- Grange-over-Sands
- Grasmere
- Greystoke
- Hawkshead
- Kendal
- Kentmere
- Keswick
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Kirkby Stephen
- Kirkoswald
- Longtown
- Low Crosby
- Maryport
- Millom
- Milnthorpe
- Newby Bridge
- Penrith
- Ravenglass
- Seascale
- Seaton
- Sedbergh
- Shap
- St. Bees
- Staveley
- Ulverston
- Whitehaven
- Wigton
- Windermere
- Workington
Hotels by Town & Cities in Greater Manchester, North East England
Below is the list of locations in Greater Manchester. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
- Altrincham
- Ashton-Under-Lyne
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Bolton
- Bowdon
- Bramhall
- Bury
- Carrington
- Cheadle
- Delph
- Denton
- Didsbury
- Droylsden
- Dukinfield
- Eccles
- Failsworth
- Farnworth
- Hazel Grove
- Heywood
- Horwich
- Hyde
- Irlam
- Leigh
- Littleborough
- Manchester
- Marple
- Middleton
- Milnrow
- Mossley
- Oldham
- Orrell
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Ramsbottom
- Rochdale
- Romiley
- Royton
- Sale
- Salford
- Stockport
- Stretford
- Swinton
- Timperley
- Tyldesley
- Urmston
- Walkden
- Wardle
- Westhoughton
- Whitefield
- Wigan
- Worsley
Hotels by Town & Cities in Lancashire, North East England
Below is the list of locations in Lancashire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them
- Altham
- Appley Bridge
- Atherton
- Aughton
- Bacup
- Bamber Bridge
- Barley
- Barnoldswick
- Barrowford
- Belmont
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Bolton le Sands
- Brierfield
- Broadley
- Burnley
- Burscough
- Carnforth
- Chipping
- Chorley
- Clayton-le-moors
- Cleveleys
- Clitheroe
- Colne
- Croston
- Darwen
- Eccleston
- Fleetwood
- Garstang
- Great Harwood
- Greenfield
- Grindleton
- Haslingden
- Heysham
- Hindley
- Ingleton
- Kirkham
- Lancaster
- Leyland
- Longridge
- Lytham St. Anne’s
- Morecambe
- Nelson
- Ormskirk
- Oswaldtwistle
- Padiham
- Parbold
- Penwortham
- Pilling
- Poulton-le-Fylde
- Preesall
- Preston
- Quernmore
- Rawtenstall
- Skelmersdale
- St. Annes
- Thornton
- Trawden
- Waterfoot
- Whalley
- Whitworth
- Wrea Green
- Wrightington Bar
Hotels by Town & Cities in Merseyside, North East England
Below is the list of locations in Merseyside. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
- Aintree
- Bebington
- Birkdale
- Birkenhead
- Bootle
- Bromborough
- Crosby
- Ellesmere Port
- Formby
- Haydock
- Heswall
- Hoylake
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Knowsley
- Ledsham
- Litherland
- Liverpool
- Maghull
- Moreton
- Newton-le-Willows
- Port Sunlight
- Prenton
- Prescot
- Rainford
- Rainhill
- Rock Ferry
- Southport
- St. Helens
- Thatto Heath
- Thornton Hough
- Wallasey
- West Kirby
Hotels in North East England by Hotel Name
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- The Cleveland
- Anchorage Hotel – Torquay, Devon
- The Royal Hotel Weymouth
- Best Western Red Lion Hotel – Salisbury
- Old Colonial, Weston-Super-Mare
- Holiday Inn Express – Bath
- Holiday Inn Express – Exeter
- Holiday Inn Express – Gloucester
- Castle Hotel – Windsor
- Holiday Inn – Swindon, Wiltshire
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National Health Service
The NHS is free at the point of use for the patient though there are charges associated with eye tests, dental care, prescriptions, and many aspects of personal care.
The NHS provides the majority of healthcare in England, including primary care, in-patient care, long-term healthcare, ophthalmology and dentistry. The National Health Service Act 1946 came into effect on 5 July 1948. Private health care has continued parallel to the NHS, paid for largely by private insurance, but it is used by less than 8% of the population, and generally as a top-up to NHS services. Recently there have been some examples where unused private sector capacity has been used to increase NHS capacity and in some cases the NHS has commissioned the private sector to establish and run new facilities on a sub contracted basis. The involvement of the private sector remains relatively small and according to one survey by the BMA, a large proportion of the public oppose such involvement.[3]
Crime
The crime rate in the United Kingdom was 79.52 per 1,000 people in 2021–2022. The overall UK crime rate saw a 1.18% increase from 2020. Among England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the country with the highest crime rate was England, at 77.49 crimes per 1,000 people.
The overall crime rate in England in 2021 was 75 crimes per 1,000 people, and the most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which happened to roughly every 33 out of 1,000 residents.
Out of all of England’s larger towns and cities, Westminster is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Middlesbrough, and Leeds comes in as third most dangerous. There are safer parts of England, starting with Bamber Bridge which ranks as the safest area in England, followed up by Fareham in second place, and Cannock in third place.
Tourism
Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of England. In 2018, the United Kingdom as a whole was the world’s 10th most visited country for tourists and 17 of the United Kingdom’s 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites fall within England.
VisitEngland is the official tourist board for England. VisitEngland’s stated mission is to build England’s tourism product, raise Britain’s profile worldwide, increase the volume and value of tourism exports and develop England and Britain’s visitor economy.
Museums & Galleries
Below we have listed some of the best museum’s in South West England
Nature in Art (Gloucestershire)
Haynes International Motor Museum (Yeovil)
Bristol Free Museum & Art Gallery (Bristol)
American Museum in Britain (Bath)
Geevor Tin Mine Museum (Penzance)
Bygones (Torquay)
The Keep Military Museum (Dorchester)
Gloucester Waterways Museum (Gloucestershire)
Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (Helston)
The Steam Museum (Swindon)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Durham City – www.durhamworldheritagesite.com
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Hadrians Wall – hadrianswallcountry.co.uk
North East England National Parks
Northumberland National Park – www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk
ANOB’s
Northumberland Coast AONB – www.northumberland.gov.uk
North Pennines AONB – www.northpennines.org.uk
Accessible guide to North East England – by Visit Britain
www.visitbritain.com/…
North East England Beaches
www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-east-england – details of over 100 beaches in the North East
North East England Tourist Information
Travel Requirements
When you travel to England, you:
- do not need to complete a UK passenger locator form before you travel
- do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive
- do not need to quarantine when you arrive
This applies whether you are vaccinated or not.
It includes people who are transiting through England.
Other countries may have rules about what you need to do to leave the country to travel to England. You should check travel advice for the country you are travelling from.
How to stay safe while in the UK and on public transport
Travel provider and transport hub rules
Your travel provider, or the transport hub you travel through, may have COVID-19 rules in place. For example they may require or advise you to wear a face covering.
You should follow any COVID-19 rules and guidance from:
- your travel provider – airline, ferry, coach or train company
- the transport venue – airport, port, coach or railway station
Red list countries and territories
There are currently no red list restrictions in place for travel to England.
Travel abroad from England
Other countries have rules about what you must do to travel there from England.
Read separate guidance about what you need to do to travel abroad from England.
Covid Information
Most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19. These measures can be imposed suddenly and may include:
- entry or exit bans
- quarantine
- mandatory proof of vaccination or COVID-19 testing
- suspensions or reductions of international transportation options
Foreign authorities might not recognize or accept proof of vaccination issued by Canadian provinces and territories. You may need to obtain a translation, a notarization, an authentication, or the legalization of the document.
Before travelling:
- verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any restrictions or requirements related to this situation
- consider even your transit points, as there are transit rules in place in many destinations
- monitor the media for the latest information
- reconfirm the requirements with your airline or tour operator
The situation could disrupt your travel plans. You should not depend on the Government of Canada for assistance to change your travel plans.
Useful links
- Travel restrictions and health requirements – United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from the British authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Check your Passport and Travel Documents before you travel
Check how long it will take to get a passport before you apply.
If you need a passport urgently, you can find out more about the Online Premium or 1 week Fast Track services.
Do not book travel until you have a valid passport – your new passport will not have the same number as your old one.
What is a passport?
A passport is a travel document that serves as the ultimate form of proof for your citizenship. Every country issues passports to citizens of that country. British Citizen passports are issued by the United Kingdom Identity & Passport Service (IPS). UK passports come in two sizes to accommodate frequent travellers, jumbo and regular. Jumbo passports contain 48 pages while regular passports contain 32 pages.
Do I need a passport?
British citizens require passports to exit and enter the UK and all other countries in the world. It is your responsibility to carry the correct identification while travelling abroad.
Do British Subjects have the same rights of entry to other countries as a British Citizen passport?
No. British Subject passport holders have different entry requirements than British Citizen passport holders. If you hold one of these passports and require information on passports and visas, email info@uk.visacentral.comfor further information.
How does VisaCentral obtain a passport for me?
VisaCentral provides passport services for UK citizens by submitting proper documentation on your behalf to the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). This eliminates the need for you to visit, communicate, and correspond directly with the IPS. Please go to Passports to see the full range of passport services VisaCentral provides. For citizens of any other country residing in the UK, please consult your home country’s local consular office for passport details.
How long is my passport valid?
If your passport was issued when you were 16 years of age or older, your passport is valid for 10 years. If your passport was issued when you were 15 years of age or younger, your passport is valid for 5 years.
When applying for a passport renewal, will my old passport be returned to me?
Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.
How long must my passport be valid for international travel?
Most countries require that a passport be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires sooner than that, you must apply to renew your passport. Go to Visas to determine how long a passport must be valid for each specific country of travel. In the event that your passport is set to expire go to Renew Passport and get started.
Can VisaCentral obtain additional passport pages for my passport?
No. You must apply for another passport. Go to Renew Passport for details.
How many blank passport pages do I need to meet entrance requirements and what is considered a ‘blank’ passport page?
Passports must have enough blank pages to accommodate entry and exit immigration stamps for each country of travel. At least one visa page in your passport is required for each visa. Most travel visas that are stamped into your passport require an entire blank visa page. A ‘blank’ visa page must be clean, clear, and not show ink or stains from any other pages in the passport.
I am recently married or divorced and have changed my name. Can VisaCentral help me change my name on my passport?
With proper documentation, you are able to change the name listed in your passport. VisaCentral can assist you in this process by submitting the necessary documents on your behalf. Visit Passport Name Change for details.
Can VisaCentral replace my lost or stolen passport?
With correct documentation, VisaCentral can replace your lost or stolen passport in as little as a day. Visit Lost or Stolen Passports for details.
Do my children require passports?
Yes. Each individual citizen, including infants, must possess his or her own passport. You are not allowed to represent other members of the family inside your passport. VisaCentral can assist you if you need to get a new child passport or if you need to renew a child’s passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passport requirements for children.
How old must my children be to apply for a Child Passport?
Your children must be 15 years old or younger to apply for a Child Passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passport requirements for children under the age of 15.
How long will it take VisaCentral to process my passport?
For most passport services VisaCentral has one processing time: Fast Track – 6 working days. Visit Passports to determine the passport processing time for the type of passport you are looking for.
What mailing method does VisaCentral recommend for submitting my completed VisaCentral Application Pack?
VisaCentral recommends using Royal Mail Special Delivery or other traceable methods of delivery when submitting your completed VisaCentral Application Pack.
UK Emergency Travel Documents
UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) aren’t valid for entry into the USA or transit through the USA on an ESTA. If you’re planning to enter or transit through the USA using an ETD, you must apply for a visa from the nearest US embassy or consulate before you travel, which may take a number of days, or hold a valid lawful permanent resident card (often referred to as a ‘green card’), which you must have with you on arrival. UK ETDs issued in the USA are valid for exit from the USA.
Visa Requirements
You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join family.
There are different visas depending on:
- where you come from
- why you want to come to the UK
- how long you want to stay for
- your personal circumstances and skills
Before you apply, you must check if you need a visa and what type you need. Depending on your nationality, you might not need a visa to visit or transit through the UK.
Your application must be approved before you travel.
You do not need to apply for a visa if you’re an Irish citizen.
If you’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
If you or your family member started living in the UK by 31 December 2020, you may be able to apply to the free EU Settlement Scheme instead of applying for a visa.
The deadline to apply was 30 June 2021 for most people. You can still apply if either:
- you have a later deadline – for example, you’re joining a family member in the UK who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020
- you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for being unable to apply by 30 June 2021 – for example, you had an illness, or were the victim of domestic abuse
Check if you can still apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
If you want to visit the UK
Apply for a Standard Visitor visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months. For example:
- for a holiday or to see family and friends
- for a business trip or meeting
- to do a short course of study
You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK to get married or register a civil partnership.
If you have a visitor visa you cannot take a job in the UK.
If you’re travelling through the UK
You might need a visa if you’re travelling through the UK on your way to another country, for example if you have a layover between flights.
Apply for a visa to travel through the UK.
If you want to study in the UK
Your course length, type and place of study affect which visa to apply for.
A Standard Visitor visa lets you do a short course of study that lasts no longer than 6 months.
A Short-term study visa lets you come to the UK to study an English language course that is over 6 months and up to 11 months.
A Student visa is usually for a longer course. You must be sponsored by a licensed college or university and have a confirmed place. You may be able to do some work on this visa.
A Child Student visa is for 4 to 17 year olds who want to study at an independent school. If you’re 16 or over, you can do some work on this visa.
If you want to work in the UK
You can work in the UK on a short or long-term basis with a work visa. There are many types of work visa.
The visa you need depends upon:
- your skills and qualifications
- if you have a job offer and sponsorship
- if you want to bring your family with you
- what you’ll be doing – for example sporting, charitable or religious work
You can set up a business with a Start-up visa or an Innovator visa.
If you want to join family in the UK
If you’re a spouse, partner or family member of someone who has British citizenship or settlement in the UK, you can apply for a family visa to join them. They may need to show that they can support you financially.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after a set amount of time living in the UK.
If your family member is in the UK on a visa
You may be able to apply for a visa to join a family member who’s in the UK on a visa. They must be either:
- your spouse or partner
- your parent if you’re 18 or under
Check what visa you’ll need to join them.
If your family member is from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
You can apply for a free family permit if you have a close family member who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020. A family permit lets you live, work and study in the UK for up to 6 months.
Close family members include your spouse or civil partner, child, grandchild, parent or grandparent.
You can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme after your family permit expires.
Family reunion visas for refugees
If you were separated from your partner or child when you were forced to leave your country, they can apply to join you in the UK.
Your family members can apply if you have been given asylum or 5 years’ humanitarian protection, and not have British citizenship.
Other ways to get permission to live in the UK
Commonwealth citizens
You can apply for an Ancestry visa to work in the UK if you have a British grandparent and meet other eligibility criteria.
You may have right of abode to live in the UK.
If you’re a Commonwealth citizen and cannot prove your right to be in the UK, read about the Windrush scheme.
Returning residents
If you had indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and left the UK for more than 2 years you’ll need to apply for a Returning Resident visa to come back.
Other visas
There may be another visa that’s right for you based on your circumstances. Check if you need a visa and what other visas you’re eligible for.
Healthcare
- Stay up to date with public health guidance and confirm coverage with your insurance provider.
- Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date before you travel.
- Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance.
- The standard of medical facilities in the UK is good.
- We have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK. Some GP and hospital treatments are free if you’re in the UK for a short visit. If you’re staying more than 6 months, you’ll pay a surcharge when you apply for your visa.
Bringing Medicines into England, UK
You need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if:
- it contains a ‘controlled drug’
- you have it on you when you’re entering the UK
What sort of proof you need depends on the category of drug and how much of it you’re bringing in.
If you’re leaving the UK with medicine that contains a controlled drug, check with the embassy about the rules for the country you’re going to before you travel.
Check if your medicine contains a controlled drug
Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medicine contains a controlled drug.
You can also check the drugs listed on the packaging of your medicine and search for them on the controlled drugs list. The list does not give names of medicines, only drugs that are used in medicines.
If it contains a drug listed as schedule 2, 3 or 4 (part 1)
When entering the UK, you need to either:
- carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed to you
- get a personal licence if you’re travelling in the UK for at least 3 months or carrying enough of the medicine to last you that long
If you’re a UK resident who has been prescribed this medicine abroad, you must also contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit.
Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit
dflu.ie@homeoffice.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7035 6330
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges
If it contains a drug listed as schedule 4 (part 2)
To make sure your medicine does not get taken away from you at the border, carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed to you.
If it contains a drug listed as schedule 1
You must contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit before you travel to the UK.
If you need a letter of proof
You need to get the letter from the person who prescribed your medicine. You might need to show this at the border.
The letter must include:
- your name
- what countries you’re going to and when
- a list of your medicine, including how much you have, doses and the strength
- the signature of the person who prescribed your drugs
If you need a personal licence
Email dflu.ie@homeoffice.gov.uk to ask for an application form. Include in your message your full intended travel details and reason for visit, as well as your UK address.
Before emailing, you should also:
- know the details of your medicine, including dose, strength and quantity
- have a letter from your doctor including their professional registration number
Apply at least 15 working days before you’re due to travel.
For further details, read more about personal licences.
Weather
The climate of South West England is classed as oceanic (Cfb) according to the Köppen climate classification. The oceanic climate typically experiences cool winters with warmer summers and precipitation all year round, with more experienced in winter. Annual rainfall is about 1,000 millimetres (39 in) and up to 2,000 millimetres (79 in) on higher ground.[10] Summer maxima averages range from 18 °C (64 °F) to 22 °C (72 °F) and winter minimum averages range from 1 °C (34 °F) to 4 °C (39 °F) across the south-west.
It is the second windiest area of the United Kingdom, the majority of winds coming from the south-west and north-east. Government organisations predict the region to rise in temperature and become the hottest region in the United Kingdom.
Inland areas of low altitude experience the least amount of precipitation. They experience the highest summer maxima temperatures, but winter minima are colder than the coast. Snowfalls are more frequent in comparison to the coast, but less so in comparison to higher ground. It experiences the lowest wind speeds and sunshine total in between that of the coast and the moors. The climate of inland areas is more noticeable the further north-east into the region.
In comparison to inland areas, the coast experiences high minimum temperatures, especially in winter, and it experiences slightly lower maximum temperatures during the summer. Rainfall is the lowest at the coast and snowfall is rarer than the rest of the region. Coastal areas are the windiest parts of the peninsula and they receive the most sunshine. The general coastal climate is more typical the further south-west into the region.
Areas of moorland inland such as: Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and Exmoor experience lower temperatures and more precipitation than the rest of the southwest (approximately twice as much rainfall as lowland areas), because of their high altitude. Both of these factors also cause it to experience the highest levels of snowfall and the lowest levels of sunshine. Exposed areas of the moors are windier than lowlands and can be almost as windy as the coast.
What is the weather like in South West England?
In the south, Summer is pleasantly warm with average temperatures ranging from 18-23°C. Between May and September the weather really warms up, particularly in London and parts of south east England where temperatures can reach up to 30°C
Travel Safety
- You should exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia.
- International terrorists have staged attacks in the UK. The UK Government’s terrorism threat level is “substantial”, meaning it assesses an attack is likely. Islamic extremism, extreme right-wing ideology and the status of Northern Ireland contribute to the threat. Always be alert to terrorism. Take official warnings seriously.
- Avoid areas where protests are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence. Monitor the media for information and updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Petty crime occurs. Beware of pickpockets in tourist areas, at restaurants and bars, and on transport. Take care when using ATMs and credit cards.
- There have been incidents of spiking and acid attacks across the UK. Be alert.
Foreign travel checklist
Read our foreign travel checklist to help you plan for your trip abroad and stay safe while you’re there.
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