A family owned pub-restaurant near Sizergh

Sister restaurant to Simon Rogan’s two Michellin starred L’Enclume – more low key but just as tasty.

Sizergh Castle is a flagship National Trust property at the gateway to the Lakes, showing off the very best of Kendal.

A fabulous foodie shop cum day out on the farm

Farm shop, cafe and butcher

Worth a detour from Liverpool, Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight is a fantastic gallery with one of the UK’s finest art collections.

Plain and simple shopping

Liverpool Town Hall still stands proud after years of damage and re-modelling

The largest two-tier theatre in the country, the Liverpool Empire Theatre boasts a busy programme of performances and events all year round.

Known for its exceptional acoustics, the 1930s Art Deco Philharmonic Hall is home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Beatles and designer boutiques at The Cavern Walks

Liverpool’s answer to Bond Street