Manchester’s Northern Adventurer Tour
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Boat transfer to Manchester United Football Club ©Manchester United Football
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River Dee, Chester
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York Minster ©visityork.org Kippa Matthews
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View of York Minster and Treasurers House © Kippa Matthews / VisitYork
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The Lady Teal cruise boat on Lake Windermere
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Discover Manchester Montage ©Discover Manchester
Explore the North of England
Manchester in the north of England really is a city of firsts; it is where Mr Rolls met Mr Royce, where the industrial revolution began and the Madchester movement started – spilling British Music across the globe. Manchester is the birthplace of computers, public libraries, steamboats, atomic theory, street lights, vegetarianism, photography, submarines, the suffragettes, Coronation Street and the centre of soccer.
The streets of Manchester scream history, its people are friendly and full of tales to tell, its skyline is incredible and its soccer teams legendary. This awe inspiring city will be your base for 8 days as you explore the north of England in this unique and customisable tour.
As well as Manchester , this tour visits Liverpool and York, the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and Peak District. Over 8 days , we combine the opportunity to discover the city’s proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport, you will visit fabulous destinations including Chester, Liverpool, York, the Peak District and the Lake District.
If you’re looking for a great value tour that guarantees some truly memorable experiences, this is the tour for you. with day trips to some historic cities and the best of British landscapes, we can guarantee you will come away with lasting memories of the North of England
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Dates
2026 & 2027 dates available on request
Itinerary Summary
Fly to Manchester
Arrive at Manchester Airport where you will be met by one of our guides and we will transfer you to your city centre hotel.
There will be chance for you to relax and maybe explore the city.
This evening we can arrange dinner in your hotel or one of the many restaurants in the City Centre
Manchester
Experience Manchester (includes a guided walking tour)
Enjoy a two-hour guided walking tour of Manchester city centre and discover the story of Manchester’s industrial past. In the afternoon, why not visit one of the city’s fascinating museums, including the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, the National Football Museum, or the Manchester United Museum at Old Trafford.
Chester
Discover Chester (including walking tour and river cruise)
Travel by coach from your hotel to Chester, and meet with your local guide
Spend a full day exploring the historic city of Chester, famous for its Roman walls and ‘The Rows’, the remarkable 700-year-old, two-tiered shopping galleries.
As well as a comprehensive tour there will also be a trip on the River Dee
Liverpool
Explore Liverpool (including Mersey Ferry cruise and The Beatles Story)
Travel by coach from your hotel to Liverpool and meet with your local guide
Spend the day in maritime Liverpool, the home of The Beatles. Take one of the world-famous Mersey Ferries for a spectacular view of Liverpool’s waterfront, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Albert Dock and Liverpool’s magnificent Anglican Cathedral, visit the Cavern Club and The Beatles Story, or go shopping in Liverpool ONE.
York
Fascinating York (including York Minster)
Travel by coach from your hotel in Manchester direct to York, where you will meet with your guide
The historic city of York, famous for its quaint cobbled streets and world-famous Minster, offers everything you need for a memorable day out. Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre, York’s Chocolate Story and York Castle Museum,
There will be a walking tour of the Old city, and time for lunch
We have included a visit to the fabulous York Minster
Lake District
The Beautiful Lake District (including Lake Windermere cruise)
Travel by coach from your hotel to Windermere and meet with your guide
The Lake District National Park is famous for its spectacular scenery of lakes and mountains, and its connections with the poet William Wordsworth and the author Beatrix Potter. Take a relaxing cruise for a memorable ‘Lakes’ experience.
Peak District & Buxton
Explore the Peak District
Travel by coach with your guide to the spa town of Buxton . On arrival there will be a walking tour where you will discover secrets and stories relating to this Spa town. You will visit the pavilion gardens, the Opera House the crescent and Devonshire dome.
After a short break from lunch the our will continue via Bakewell and Chatsworth before returning to your hotel in Manchester
Depart Manchester
A final opportunity to explore central Manchester before your coach collects you from your hotel to take you to Manchester Airport.
Suggested Hotels
Holiday Inn Manchester Piccadilly ****
Clayton Hotel Manchester ****
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly ****
Other hotels are available
*This itinerary can be tailored to suit your specific requirements, and is suitable for groups from 15 persons upwards
Travelling as a small group or individual ? – we can also arrange this tour for individual travellers – using rail travel from Manchester
Manchester offers many fabulous restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. We would be pleased to arrange dinner in one of the restaurants or alternatively in your hotel.