I don't know about you but I like to find new places to go in the UK instead of going abroad every year. As there are a lot of HP members spread out across the UK, maybe it would be helpful to hear what different areas have to offer for sight seeing/visiting etc.
I live near Chester, Cheshire. It has a cathedral, city walls that you can walk, great shopping, trips on the river, fantastic zoo, museums, art galleries and it's less than an hour from North Wales.
what a good idea
In east Lancashire, there are lots of great walks near Pendle Hill, plenty of Mill shops like oswaldtwistle mills, nice market town at Skipton and the ancient castle to visit (that is really creepy:eek:), and then in Manchester City centre plenty of museums either free or low rates such as the science museum (although a few years since I was in there), and in Cheshire there is the lovely Tatton Park and gardens
Martin Mere wetlands trust Near Ormskirk/Southport.....
for fowl enthusiasts, and apparently have Beavers
http://www.wwt.org.uk/text/673/meet_the_beavers.html
I agree there is plenty this country has to offer without going abroad (and spreading our carbon footprint unnecessarily). I fell in love with Red Wharf Bay, Angelsey and Mid-Wales (Welshpool/Newtown area).
Also, I work in Burnley so know the sights fleur mentions (would give Manchester a big miss though - sorry fleur!)
If you venture into Liverpool St Georges hall is now open to the public including the cells and court. It's a beautiful building, well worth a visit if you're in the area
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