These are the top 18 things to do in the North West according to Lonely Planet 2019

You need to add these things to your must visit listYou need to add these things to your must visit list
You need to add these things to your must visit list
The north west of England has an infinite amount of incredible things to experience, sights to see and things to do, and knowing where to start can be intimidating.

If you’re gearing up to tackle the best that the UK has to offer, travel guide Lonely Planet has ranked the 500 “unmissable experiences and hidden gems” across the UK for the ultimate UK travel guide, and this is the best of the best in the north west.

The national museum of democracy, learn about its past, present and future in Britain. With opportunities to learn, be inspired by and get involved with ideas worth fighting for, this museum is a must visitThe national museum of democracy, learn about its past, present and future in Britain. With opportunities to learn, be inspired by and get involved with ideas worth fighting for, this museum is a must visit
The national museum of democracy, learn about its past, present and future in Britain. With opportunities to learn, be inspired by and get involved with ideas worth fighting for, this museum is a must visit
With a tour available, you can get inside the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and see the unique places where they grew up and the Beatles were bornWith a tour available, you can get inside the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and see the unique places where they grew up and the Beatles were born
With a tour available, you can get inside the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and see the unique places where they grew up and the Beatles were born
A beacon of celebration in the heart of the city, the Gay Village is a must visit for those heading to Manchester. With loads of different events and entertainment going on every night of the week, there will be something for youA beacon of celebration in the heart of the city, the Gay Village is a must visit for those heading to Manchester. With loads of different events and entertainment going on every night of the week, there will be something for you
A beacon of celebration in the heart of the city, the Gay Village is a must visit for those heading to Manchester. With loads of different events and entertainment going on every night of the week, there will be something for you
Found inside the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this museum is the only one of its kind as it explores the various aspects of historical and contemporary slaveryFound inside the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this museum is the only one of its kind as it explores the various aspects of historical and contemporary slavery
Found inside the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this museum is the only one of its kind as it explores the various aspects of historical and contemporary slavery
With stunning Victorian Gothic architecture, "library" may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Commissioned by Enriqueta Rylands in her late husband's memory, this world class collection is a must seeWith stunning Victorian Gothic architecture, "library" may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Commissioned by Enriqueta Rylands in her late husband's memory, this world class collection is a must see
With stunning Victorian Gothic architecture, "library" may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Commissioned by Enriqueta Rylands in her late husband's memory, this world class collection is a must see
Founded in 1896, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the top 20 most visited amusement parks in the world and is host to rides such as the big dipper, blue flyer and the big one - perfect for families and thrill seekers alikeFounded in 1896, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the top 20 most visited amusement parks in the world and is host to rides such as the big dipper, blue flyer and the big one - perfect for families and thrill seekers alike
Founded in 1896, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the top 20 most visited amusement parks in the world and is host to rides such as the big dipper, blue flyer and the big one - perfect for families and thrill seekers alike
With original 13th century buildings, including the Three Old Arches in Bridge, The Rows are unique to Chester and its presence is a mystery, with no-one being quite sure why they were built in this wayWith original 13th century buildings, including the Three Old Arches in Bridge, The Rows are unique to Chester and its presence is a mystery, with no-one being quite sure why they were built in this way
With original 13th century buildings, including the Three Old Arches in Bridge, The Rows are unique to Chester and its presence is a mystery, with no-one being quite sure why they were built in this way
With its history stretching back to 1839, the Royal Albert Dock is found on Liverpool's amazing incredible World Heritage Site waterfront, it features the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the countryWith its history stretching back to 1839, the Royal Albert Dock is found on Liverpool's amazing incredible World Heritage Site waterfront, it features the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the country
With its history stretching back to 1839, the Royal Albert Dock is found on Liverpool's amazing incredible World Heritage Site waterfront, it features the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the country
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