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Visiting old houses and lush gardens north west
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The Lune Valley.
Exit M6 at Jct 34.
Head towards Kirkby Lonsdale (only 15 miles from Jct 34), via Hornby. And don't forget Ingleton and the White Scar Caves...
http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/kirkby-lonsdale.htm
http://www.visitlancashire.com/destination-guide/towns-and-villages-search/hornby-p90660
http://www.whitescarcave.co.uk/
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Styal Mill for your history, Boundary Mill for your shopping...
http://www.boundarymill.co.uk/
And come and see us in Liverpool, lovely hotels and loads of museums! Plus Speke Hall...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall/
So depending where you're coming from you could have a couple of days in North Wales, then base yourself round Liverpool/ Manchester for a few days, and then head to Lancashire/ The Lake District to finsh off, or vice versa!0 -
desert_rose wrote: »Thinking of a bit of retail therapy here...money saving of course.
Any really good charity shops where you can get bargains in the North West? Thinking posh frocks and smart casual just in case we book into a heavily discounted smart hotel on our travels....need a wardrobe update..
You would need to go to towns the likes of , Knutsford,wilmslow,alderly edge where the upper crust live. I once went into an Oxfam shop in Wilmslow and bought an Armani suit for £10. Perfect fit and fabric. Also bought a lovely Harris tweed jacket from an Oxfam in West Kirby on Wirral for a £5.
Just look in towns where the money lives,you will be surprised0 -
You have some crackers in lancashire and the lake district
Townley hall nr Burnley, Hoghton tower Preston Samlesbury hall nr Preston. Leighton hall at Carnforth. Sizergh castle Levens hall and Holker hall all near kendal. Muncaster on the west coast. Lowther castle nr Penrith. A massive regeneration project. Then there's Dalemain or Hutton in the forest or Mirehouse all between Penrith and Keswick.The futures bright the future is Ginger0 -
There is an outlet centre at Ellesmere Port, near Chester Zoo, which is also a cracking day out if you have tiddlers. Otherwise, charity shop-wise, you will need to stick to the posher bits of South Cheshire as stated above - I'd add Hale to the list of places where the charity shops have good labels.
Failing that Lyme House, Tatton Park, Dunham Massey and Speke Hall are all National Trust and all pretty fab. That's bfore you even get into the Lakes! Lyme House was Pemberley for the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (Colin Firth one) and there's a ton to see and do.
Lancaster's really pretty, the Forest of Bowland is AONB and well worth a look. Gorgeous food at the Inn at Whitewell in that area.0 -
Anna_Nonymouse wrote: »There is an outlet centre at Ellesmere Port, near Chester Zoo, .
Chester is also a pleasant day out, also Chirk Castle ( you can actually try on real armour), Erdigg ( preserved stately home with viewable servants quarters) and Llangollen all within a small area near Wrexham.'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
desert_rose wrote: »Brilliant suggestions - hadn't realised there was so much to see in the North West!
And yes, includes Wales too. What about Manchester? anything we should really make an effort to see in the city and surrounding area?
Chethams Library is the oldest in the English speaking world
http://www.chethams.org.uk/
And in the same vicinity is a small area that had a big influence the 20th century world, it is called Angel Meadow, the area is now much changed but there is now a small park that stands on the ground where over 40,000 paupers were buried.
http://www.friends-of-angel-meadow.org/page4.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/manchester/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8233000/8233388.stm'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
Love Port Sunlight and the Lady Lever art gallery.0
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Hi there I would recommend if you are able to and likely to visit a few National Trust places this year would be to become a member for joint membership for a year is £66 and if you go thur quidco you can get cash back. There are loads of places in north wales and cheshire we have been to loads of places.In debt but coping:j
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Some great suggestions here . Some great historic places around the North West . Something old and ruined in Mankchester has to be uniteds back 4 . Pendle is very interesting as is Lancaster . Try Liverpool for Museams and shopping . North Wales has history castles full of History. went to Penrhyn Castle last week . Good day . Speke Hall is another good shout:cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:0
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