North West England Tours & Tickets

Maximize your time in Liverpool with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise along the Mersey River. Aboard a colorful ‘dazzle ferry,’ pass main city attractions and disembark at any of the port stops to check out the sites up close. Admission to the U-Boat Story for a look at an authentic WWII German submarine is included.

Getting to and around the Lake District from Liverpool alone means relying on hire cars, or trains and buses. Skip the effort with a day trip that makes everything smooth and easy, and showcases some of the region’s highlights and under-the-radar sights. Explore Ambleside, hike around Blea Tarn, see Castlerigg Stone Circle, and enjoy an optional Lake Windermere cruise (own cost), all without any worries detracting from the scenery.

No tour of Liverpool is complete without taking in some Beatles history. The hometown of this legendary band, Liverpool houses the award-winning Beatles Story exhibition. Visit the rock-themed attraction – spread over two sites – to learn about the band and its lasting impact on the history of music. Full of fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits, the Beatles Story is full for all ages! Ticket includes shuttle service between sites. 

The sights and scenery of North Wales are tricky to explore from Liverpool without a rental car. Rather than string together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour for the benefit of comfortable minivan transport and a guide for background on the sights. Walk Llandudno’s pier, follow hidden roads through Snowdonia, visit Conwy Castle, and more; and discover this beautiful corner of Britain without a care in the world.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. With an avid Man City fan as your guide, hear all about the football (soccer) club’s history as you visit the manager’s dug-out, the press conference room, the changing rooms and other sites that are off limits to the public during matches. Immerse yourself in the City story during a thrilling audio-visual show.

Experience bird’s-eye views over Blackpool and north-west England with this admission ticket to The Blackpool Tower Eye. Visit the 4D Cinema to relive the building of the tower, and admire the panoramic views from the top. Gaze out over the Irish Sea and coastline to the Lake District and on a clear day, to Liverpool, and dare to step across the glass SkyWalk. Plus, enjoy a drink (own expense) from the Eye's Bar 380.

See Liverpool by land and water on this enjoyable combo tour.  Take a River Explorer cruise along Liverpool’s UNESCO-listed waterfront, seeing the sights as the onboard commentary recounts their history. Plus, enjoy included entry to the U-boat Story, a museum dedicated to a War II German U-boat. Couple your cruise with a hop-on hop-off City Explorer open-top, double-decker bus tour. With your 24-hour pass, travel around must-sees such as St. George's Hall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool, listening to the live commentary and hopping off at stops of interest.

Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local during a walking tour of Manchester’s historic districts. Exploring on foot ensures you get a more intimate glimpse into the city, while a local guide offers the inside scoop on local history, culture, and music. Plus, this tour serves as great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves.

Visit Madame Tussauds in Blackpool to get up close and personal with some of Britain's best-loved celebs. Pose with the X Factor mogul Simon Cowell, and grab a selfie with Paddy McGuinness, the host of Take Me Out. Other waxwork must-sees include the stars of Coronation Street, comedian John Bishop, and the scientist Professor Brian Cox. Just show your ticket to enter, then spend as long as you like inside the acclaimed wax museum.

Delve into Liverpool’s vibrant culture on a Beatles and sightseeing walking tour, ideal for music lovers. Tick off top Liverpool attractions such as the decorated Mersey Ferries, the Museum of Liverpool, the 18th-century Liverpool Town Hall, and the brand new statue of Cilla Black outside of the Cavern Club, former stomping ground of The Beatles. Plus, visit spots associated with The Fab Four and watch a short Beatles documentary.

Spin across the dance floor of The Blackpool Tower Ballroom with this admission ticket. Enter this legendary venue and absorb its atmosphere and décor before dancing on the sprung floor to music from the Wurlitzer organ. Choose to dance or simply watch, and perhaps take traditional afternoon tea (own expense) from the side-lines — all perfect experiences for couples. This single ticket allows entry at a time that suits you within the opening times.

Come learn about the Beatles and other ground-breaking British musicians with this admission ticket to the British Music Experience at the National Museum of Popular Music in Liverpool. Spend as little or as much time as you'd like exploring the eight zones of the experience. Learn about the last 70 years of British music with video interviews, displays of memorabilia, and interactive areas where you can dance or try to play popular songs yourself.

This tour takes you to: • Lake Windermere • Kirkstone Inn • Kirkstone Pass • Brothers Water • Patterdale • Glenridding • Ullswater • Lake Cruise on Ullswater. • Castlerigg stone circle • Lakeside at Keswick • Surprise View • Ashness Bridge • Honister Mine • Honister Pass • Buttermere • Crummock Water  • Moss Force waterfall • Thirlmere • Dunmail Raise • Grasmere • Rydal Water

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District National Park with ease on a day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car hire. Rather than keeping your eyes on the road, you’ll be free to admire some of Britain’s best-loved landscapes as you’re transported between sights in climate-controlled comfort.

Cover more Lake District attractions than you could in a day without a rental car on this tour from Chester. Rather than spending hours researching routes or bus timetables; relax into a minivan and let the sights and scenery come to you without worrying about driving, parking, or missing connections. Visit Tarn Hows, stroll around Hawkshead, enjoy a Lake Coniston cruise, and hear historical background you might never know otherwise.

Save on standard admission prices with the Blackpool Big Ticket, ideal for frequent visitors and travelers looking to make the most of their time in the region. Don’t waste time buying tickets on the day; instead, use the convenient Big Ticket for access to top Merlin attractions such as Blackpool Tower—including the Ballroom, Dungeon, and more—and SEA LIFE® Blackpool.

See more of Manchester in less time—and enjoy flexibility in your sightseeing schedule—with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Tickets are valid for two calendar days, so disembark when and where you wish. The bus tour sets off from the city center and includes Manchester’s top attractions, from the neo-Gothic Town Hall to the National Football Museum. Learn about the sights as you go, thanks to the included audio commentary.

Treat your taste buds to a trip to the much-loved Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester’s iconic Printworks. Classic American cooking and an unrivalled collection of music memorabilia await you at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester. Choose from a 2- or 3-course menu and tuck into tasty dishes such as the classic cheeseburger, ribs and barbecue chicken. Both options come with a dessert and a drink of your choice (soda, tea or coffee).

On this small-group Segway tour, you’ll explore the scenic Cheshire Woodlands. Eliminate the worry of getting lost by having a guide to lead the way. Enjoy a training session to help you get used to Segway riding, before a special woodland assault course. A fun and exhilarating way to explore the outdoor beauty of Cheshire.

Arrive at iFLY Manchester and get started by putting on your gear and going through a specialised training session from an expert flight instructor. You’ll learn how to safely float in an 1000-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers without having to jump from a plane. Just about anyone can fly and no experience is necessary. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel operator slowly increases the wind speed until you and your instructor are airborne. Feel the adrenaline rush as you float at wind speeds reaching 130 to 175 mph (209 to 282 kph). The stable wall-to-wall airflow keeps you from falling off the column of air and your instructor is on hand at all times to guide you. The entire indoor skydiving experience takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Each session includes up to 13 people, but you fly one-on-one with your instructor twice - the same freefall time as three tandem skydives!

Travel back in time in the town where it all started at the Magical Beatles Museum. With more than 300 items in the private collection, you’re able to fully immerse yourself in the life and times of the Fab Four. Memorabilia ranges from an original guitar to Brian Epstein's business card and from props from "Help!" to a sketch of a blue meanie from "Yellow Submarine".

Take a break from city sightseeing and settle in for a show at the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus. Enjoy a family-friendly excursion as you watch clowns, acrobats, and musicians perform in the historic venue, and benefit from guaranteed access with a pre-purchased admission ticket. Visit at a time that suits your schedule, with a selection of different performances available.

Unearth Liverpool’s ghoulish past on this 1.5-hour walking tour of the city’s most haunted sites. After darkness has fallen, meet your guide on the famous Hope Street and set off in search of the restless spirits who are said to roam the city at night. Stroll down one of northern England’s most haunted streets, visit the eerie cemetery at Anglican Cathedral, and hear blood-curdling stories of ‘Lantern Jaw,’ the woman in white and the local man who lost his soul to the Devil.

Visit castles and national parks, and discover some of Wales’ top scenery, on this seamless, 3-day tour from Manchester. On the first morning, hop aboard your top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and head across the border into Wales—explore Conwy Castle, Snowdonia National Park, and more. On the second day, visit Brecon Beacons National Park, charming coastal villages, and elegant castles; and on the third day, stop at Harlech Castle before crossing the border and exploring Chester and its cathedral. B&b (or hotel) accommodation, transit, and guided tours are included.