Cumbria
Hadrian’s Wall
No other World Heritage Site in Europe provides the public with as much access to so many archaeological ruins as Hadrian’s Wall.
Written by Jake Gill
Peak District
Derwent Valley Mills
The importance of Derwent Valley Mills is paramount in global history as it led to astounding technological advancements in the manufacturing industry.
Wales
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Pontcysyllte literally means ‘the bridge that connects’, and it is the defining feature of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches 11 miles.
West Yorkshire
Studley Royal Park and the Ruins of Fountains Abbey
North Yorkshire’s remarkable Studley Royal Park is home to the largest monastic ruins in the country – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Durham
The North Pennines (UNESCO Global Geopark)
The North Pennines is one of the finest and most picturesque Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) found in England.
Sheffield
Creswell Crags
In an age when woolly mammoths roamed the land and cave hyenas prowled for prey, the limestone gorge of Creswell Crags was home to our prehistoric ancestors.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the North
Explore the globally significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites that you may not know are right on your doorstep.