Manchester is the city where the Industrial Revolution flowered, Victorian values triumphed, football unites and divides, and where culture is now king.
Each of the settlements in this region has its own distinct character and features stunning scenery that ranges from sandy beaches to craggy mountains.
Catch a show at the Beatles’ first venue, tour the port where the Titanic was registered and see one of Europe’s best soccer teams battle their rivals in this north England city.
Thousands of years’ worth of history, global cities and a rich variety of landscapes are some of the biggest draws of this four-nation European destination.