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.

The Beatles and designer boutiques at The Cavern Walks

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

Liverpool’s answer to Bond Street

A no-nonsense Chinese with a warm atmosphere and great menu options.

The final building in the World Heritage Site of William Brown Street to be revamped, the wonderfully restored Central Library takes pride of place in Liverpool’s architecturally stunning Cultural Quarter.