Things to see and do Northwest

Few cities can boast of having two cathedrals! At least one story was as rich as Liverpool's to get there. During the Great Famine (), half a million Irish found Refuge on the Banks of the Mersey. Many were from America, but many others chose to stay. A majority of Catholics, the question of finding them a place of worship, then arises quickly. In 1856, Lady Chapel emerged from land but will never be a cathedral, and eventually destroyed in the 1980 s. When a land was acquired at the north end of Hope Street in 1930, Sir Edwin Luyters was charged with building a building worthy of the project of the Anglican neo-Gothic neighbour. His bold plans imagine the second largest church in the world, inspired by the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome. It is not counting on war, which puts an end to the project, judged too costly. Only the crypt will be completed. In 1953, the man returning to the torch is other than Adrian Gilbert Scott, the brother of Giles! But the story would have been too good, and neither did he come to his ends. It is to Sir Frederick Gibberd that we have the visible version today, completed in 1967. Its facade impresses with its crown tower that rises towards the sky and its spatial shapes show completely with the initial sketches. In the interior, beautiful modernist stained glass stained glass stained glass windows come to light in the light of the sun and cast colorful lueurs on the walls. The circular and celestial form of the room leaves without a voice and transports completely over time.

Arriving on the shores of the lake, on Red Bank Road, is the Faeryland (Tel (015394)) 35060) a charming tearoom with about à la carte teas, scones, sandwiches and homemade soups. Some tables come out on the terrace that overlooks the quiet waters of the lake. You can also rent here boats (£ 10 per hour for two people, forecast £ 20 of deposit). For a walk on the shores of the lake, continue your climb. On both sides of the road, the cottages are decorated in sumptuous gardens. Another eight minutes walk and on the left you can find a staircase that goes down to the lake, where you can enjoy a pleasant tour of families, walkers and cyclists. A pleasant and delightful walk.

Opened in 1846, the dock was one of the first in the world. Up to years, Albert Dock was a dilapidated site, its entrpôts rotting and the shore was abandoned. The dock has since been refurbished and has become the pride of Liverpool and has a real tourist success. The Albert Dock waterways are now navigable and its warehouses have many bars, restaurants, shops and museums. These include the Merseyside Maritime Museum, which commemorates the city's commercial activities and its sad role in the slave trade, the Liverpool Life Museum, which presents the cultural diversity of the city and its characteristics, the Tate Liverpool, modern art gallery and The Beatles Story.

It is the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom, and the fifth in the world! It's even in competition with the St. John the Divine of New York, for the first place of the Anglican churches… Its construction was completed only in 1978, after 74 years of work. Wars did not help, and the Luftwaffe gave it many damage. And yet its neo-Gothic look give it much older air. It is even a historic monument! The architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott was only 23 years old when he drew the plans. And the prodigy has more than one icon to his assets: they also have the red telephone booths that are found throughout the country and right in the right wing of the building. Unfortunately, he died 18 years before the opening ceremony, where the Queen was present. Its 100-metre tower makes it the third largest building in Liverpool and its ascent provides breathtaking views over the entire city. Don't miss the monumental organ and beautiful stained glass windows. The free cathedrals are quite rare in England, so it would be foolish to deprive them of it…

This is the neighborhood around Matthew Street. A Mecca of the Beatles, visitors come to find one of the places of their beginnings. Indeed, this was where the group was born at the Cavern Club where it occurred 292 times between 1961 and 1963. It is also here that producer Brian Einstein lives the Beatles for the first time. The original club was demolished, but it has been rebuilt since then.

After their concerts, the four stars would usually take a drink at the "The Grape" pub. Next to the Cave Club, a "wall of celebrities" also bears the names of the other famous groups that have gone there. Another presents gold discs, each one of which is a singer or a Liverpool group that reached first place in the English hit. On Matthew Street you will also find a statue of John Lennon and the Matthew Street Gallery, specialized in the art that came to the singer (drawings) and photographs of the Beatles. It's obviously on Matthew Street that most of the festivities were held during the week of the Beatles in August.

According to legend, the site was a Druidic monument before becoming a Roman temple dedicated to Apollo. A first Christian church was built there in 660, and in 875, the relics of St. Werburgh of York were brought here to protect the population from Viking incursions. In 1092, Hugh Lupus, the nephew of William the Conqueror, began the construction of a large monastery; the building underwent many modifications before becoming a cathedral in 1541. Today, it is particularly famous for its pink stone architecture in the rich Gothic style. We appreciate its magnificent 12th century choir and its perfectly restored cloister.

If you hadn't grasped yet, the stars of Liverpool are still the Beatles. This is the temple dedicated to them, built on the equally mythical Albert Dock. There are many who come here telling the story of the four boys in the wind. Their entire universe is set in a playful and didactic way. A suite of rooms gives you the unique path and atmosphere that colle them to the skin: costumes, studios, reconstructions, instruments and even the famous Yellow Submarine or the white piano consecrated by the song Imagine of John Lennon… If you don't know much about their career, it's an excellent introduction. If you're already a @ fan, let's know you'll learn one thing or two anyway. This museum is deliciously kitsch and a reproduction of the Cub Accueille welcomes visitors, beer less… The Merseybeat movement also has a voice in the chapter and its date of the American sailors is not forgotten. Multilingual audioguide available.

Renovated at great expense in the th century, the Gothic Cathedral of Manchester could appear relatively recent. The first building, however, dates from the th century and the one we see still today emerged from land in the th century. Several times expanded, it was damaged by the IRA bomb and by the bombings of the Second World War. It is one of the most interesting buildings in the city, with beautiful modern windows and some of the oldest of in Europe.

The Lake District National Park Authority is a not-for-profit organization based in Kendal, England. Their main office is fully accessible and has convenient parking. They encourage people to travel sustainably and recommend using the nearest train station, Oxenholme, which is just a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute cab ride away.

It's impossible to miss this giant giant in the skyline of Liverpool. Inaugurated in 1969 by Queen Elizabeth, it was the highest building in the city, peaking at 138 metres. There was a restaurant on a rotating platform, but following a fire, the kitchens were moved to the ground floor. Then there was another problem: The dishes were not hot enough when they arrived on plates… All this sounds like a joke, and it is true! In the absence of any food, there are still uninterrupted panoramic views to Wales and Blackpool, in a clear time. Today, the tower hosts the studios of Radio City station, landed in 2000 after major renovations. And if it was détrônée by the West tower in 2008, it remains a landmark for all the city's tourists and night.

The journey, longer than by road, but more picturesque is to avoid rainy days. However, the park offers a bucolic spectacle with its mountain on the horizon covered by snow most of the year, its little sheep, its river and its bridge…

For £ 24,99 and £ 14,99 for children. Three consecutive days and many free attractions: Beatles museum, ferry cruise on the Mersey, City Explorer Bus Tour… and also discounts from 25 to 15% in five restaurants in the city.

A short walk along the shores of the lake leads to this very beautiful point of view that would have inspired John Ruskin. On the way, you can see the beautiful wooded island of Derwent and then contemplate the Friar's Grag the gentle mountains that reach the waters of the lake.

Park and garden where you can bathe and fish. Boat rental from late March to early November. Pay parking.

This garden overlooking the Dee River offers a pleasant promenade and a few buildings of interest. At the entrance the Grosvenor Park lodge and its typically revival look, with its black and white façade. It was designed by John Douglas, an architect who contributed to the definition of this style that today distinguishes the city. Elsewhere, a charming well is hidden between the trees. Its location would be explained by a popular belief that young girls wishing to find a husband should wish to do their best with the right leg diving in the water! This provides a perfect setting for a family picnic on the beautiful lawns. Outdoor theatre in the summer.

For all kinds of information about the region. For hotel reservations on Lake District: Tel (0845) 450. Also consult the following Internet sites: www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk - www.golakes.co.uk

Access by London Euston Station in 3 hours for Lancaster, 4 hours for Oxenholme Lake District. With its magnificent and varied landscapes, where the greenery and mountains surround the lakes and small villages, the Lake District is a paradise for hikers. This park is part of the National Trust. Volcanic activity and the various glaciations have shaped this park with a very varied terrain.

The Scaffell Pike, with its 978 m, is punctuated by water, ranging from Lake Windermere, 17 km from Lake Windermere to the small «tarns» of only a few metres. Inhabited from the Neolithic, there are many vestiges of these ancient tribes in the region: stone circles, old axes on the Old Man, a mountain overlooking the village of Coniston… In the th century, the beauty of the region did not escape from the English romanticism coming to search for inspiration. The poetry of Wordsworth, who wrote one of the first presentation guides in the region, and Turner's canvases owes much to the magic of these sublime landscapes especially in summer.

Besides hiking, the Lake District offers visitors numerous possibilities for activities (cycling, horse riding, climbing, boat…) and interesting museums.

Protected by the National Trust, this beach is one of the most beautiful ones we can dream of for memorable walks by the water: white dunes, sky with lost sight… Erosion revealed footprints of no animals and humans dating back to the Neolithic period! In the pine forest, there are also small red squirrels, a protected species. At the entrance to the parking lot is a kiosk with free documentation on the recommended walking circuits to discover the best of this beautiful nature. Picnic areas, toilets and facilities to change the baby are also available.

Crosby's huge beach stretches north of Waterloo with superb views and many opportunities for walking. Artist Antony Gormley gave him a new stamp in 2005 with his Next Place project: 650 iron silhouettes weighing 1,89 kilos each and measuring metres. They stretch over three kilometres long and one kilometer wide. It is the allegory of one being reproduced in an industrial way on the artist's model, trying to stand upright and to breathe on the horizon loaded with ships. A special atmosphere… Unfortunately, it is impossible to swim in the sea here because of the shifting sands.

Snaefell is the only mountain on the island and its highest peak, reaching 621 metres. The famous TT road passes at its feet, and its plateau hosts two antennas and a café-restaurant, open during the season. Once at the top, it is said that you can see the seven kingdoms: Man, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, the sea and the sky. You may not see everything depending on the weather, but what is certain is that the panorama is extraordinary. The green hills of the centre and the agricultural plains of the north are ideal for travelers, lulled by the Irish Sea and dotted with small towns. On the western flank, the deep waters of the Sulby Reservoir reflect the azure and its clouds. There are two ways to get to this small earthly paradise: by electric train or on foot.

Electric train: from April to November, you can leave Douglas at Derby Castle, on the north end of the Promenade, or directly from Laxey. Allow a good hour from the capital, with the connection halfway through. The ride is lovely but perhaps a little chilly on the open wagon, especially if you are chilly and the temperatures are not suitable. Up to Laxey, the rails mainly run along the coast but the most pleasant part comes during the ascent. On the right is the Laxey Valley and its Great Wheel. On the left come the hilly heights of the centre of the island. It is necessary sometimes to stop to let the sheep pass.... When you cross the TT circuit, you will see a special kind of it. It is of course a reproduction of the famous loaghtan, the local, typical species with impressive horns. The train then winds up to the top in a short time. Remember to check the line times on the web or in the tourist office booklets.

By foot: take the electric train to Bungalow Station, stop on the road below, then follow the path. You can also park your car there if you are motorized but there are few spaces! For longer hikes, refer to the Ordnance Survey map to find a starting point and route at your convenience.