There is no better place to begin our whistle stop tour of the beauty of the north of England than the welcoming city of Newcastle. The first reason for this is that there are several rail and private bus services to the city; you can drive from most places in Britain within the space of three hours or if you live slightly further afield, there is an improved flight service to the city from other domestic airports. In addition, finding somewhere to stay is not particularly difficult; the recent development of the city has led to the building of several quality new hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne, all worthy of a luxury stay for a weekend.

It is the perfect base from which to explore this rugged part of the world; from the iconic Tyne Bridge which sits astride the river of the same name, to the Anthony Gormley statue The Angel of The North, which resides a little south of the city near Gateshead. Investment in Newcastle has seen the place grow in popularity as a trendy weekend destination, especially for the younger crowd, who flock to night spots around the city like The Gate. The locals are both warming and welcoming with a fierce pride in their city and a great sense of self identity.

A short distance from the north-east are the North Yorkshire Moors, an area of stunning moorland, spectacular coastal views, ancient woods and forests, as well as many places of historic interest. Indeed, it is hard to envisage that among the urban sprawl of major conurbations such as Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, that such tracts of unspoilt wilderness still exist, and in such vast quantities too.

Heading westwards will take you across the Moors and into Cumbria, arguably the most beautiful corner of the entire country. The Lakeland walks, made so famous by Alfred J Wainwright, are just part of this stunning vista, a landscape etched during the last ice age by the movement of glaciers as they retreated northwards. The legacy left by the retreating ice is a landscape that is simply breathtaking and has inspired writers and poets, including the great William Wordsworth. The Lakeland area is now a National Park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; any visitor to the north of England cannot fail to be impressed.

South of the lakes are two big cities of real interest. Manchester, with its fantastic shopping outlets, thriving nightclub scene, outstanding theatres and many museums, celebrating all aspects of the diverse culture of this expansive and vibrant city, is well worth a visit.

The same can be said of Liverpool, situated on the River Mersey over which the famous ferries travel daily. Liverpool is also home to The Beatles, and boasts one of the truly great waterfronts in the world today.

In this article we have but touched on the many wonderful attractions housed in the north of England; it is a beautiful, varied, interesting and important part of the heritage of the country and a place that is sure to enchant and welcome heartily any visitor.

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