North of England - Travel, culture, heritage and style

Blea Tarn reflects a beautiful sunset on the Langdale Pikes in the English Lake District.

EXPLORE THE great heritage cities of York and Chester. Escape to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Relive the drama of Hadrian's Wall and Fountain's Abbey World Heritage Sites. Refresh your spirits in the lofty castles and humble fishing villages of the Heritage Coastline. Chill out in the cultural, creative cities of Liverpool (awarded European Capital of Culture 2008, it boasts more theatres, museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London), Manchester and Newcastle. Walk from coast to coast. Cycle on the backbone of Britain. Climb England's highest mountain - Scafell Pike (978m/3210ft) in the Lake District.

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Recent articles

Best of Yorkshire - the awards Sep 3, 2010

FINALISTS FOR THIS year's White Rose Awards have been announced by Welcome to Yorkshire: an extra-long list this year because of the record-breaking number of entries and their high quality.

Art in the Garden Aug 6, 2010

HEAD TO THE gorgeous medieval Crook Hall in Durham, north-east England, which is holding its 10th Art in the Garden exhibition this month.

Discover a slice of Yorkshire with Hotel du Vin Aug 3, 2010

WHAT BETTER WAY to see Yorkshire than from the comfort of two of the best hotels in the county? Stay for one night each at two of the county's Hotel du Vins for an ideal short break.

Tapestry of Yorkshire Jun 10, 2010

FROM DALES TO WOLDS, cities to coasts, literary landscapes to ancient abbeys, Yorkshire offers something  to inspire you, whatever your passion.

Capital of Culture May 24, 2010

TWO CATHEDRALS, three Graces and four Beatles, Liverpool has always been a key player on the world stage and today continues to enchant and entertain

Archbishop joins 900th birthday of Yorkshire saint Apr 26, 2010

WHY NOT follow in the footsteps of the Archbishop of York, with a pilgrimage walk celebrating the 900th anniversary of St Aelred at Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire?

Is this Heaven's Kitchen from Marco Pierre White? Mar 30, 2010

MARCO PIERRE WHITE, Michelin star chef from TV's Hell's Kitchen, has relaunched The Swan Inn at Aughton, Lancashire. BRITAIN magazine takes a look at the menu.

A glistening Cliffe Castle Feb 17, 2010

CLIFFE CASTLE in Keighley, West Yorkshire sees a restoration of its Great Drawing Room to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a museum. BRITAIN talks to Daru Rooke, director.