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North West England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers an area of 14,165 sq km (5,469 sq mi), and is the 6th largest region. It has a population of 6.9 million people (2011 estimate), making it the 3rd most populous region in England.

Guide to England Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in England that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.


Clougha heather in Lancashire, England
Clougha heather in Lancashire, England
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More on North West England

Within North West England are the two big cities of Manchester and Liverpool, both on the southern part of the region. In comparison the northern part of North West England is rural in character.

North West England is composed of six ceremonial counties, namely Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside.


Salford Quays in Salford, Greater Manchester
Salford Quays in Salford, Greater Manchester
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Going to North West England

By Plane
Manchester International Airport is the biggest airport in the region. The Manchester Piccadilly Station, the main railway station of Manchester, can be reached by train from the airport in 15 minutes.

By Train
The West Coast Main Line stops in Manchester on its way between London and Glasgow.


Trafford Centre in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
Trafford Centre in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Cities and Towns in North West England

  1. Manchester - biggest city
  2. Blackburn
  3. Blackpool
  4. Bolton
  5. Liverpool
  6. Oldham
  7. Preston
  8. Southport
  9. St Helens
  10. Stockport

Counties of North West England

  1. Cheshire
  2. Cumbria
  3. Greater Manchester
  4. Lancashire
  5. Merseyside

Specialties of North West England

  1. Cumberland sausage
  2. Lancashire cheese, Cheshire cheese


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Hello and thanks for visiting my Britain Travel Guide! I am Timothy Tye aka Tim the Traveler. I create this travel guide to showcase Britain and all that it has to offer. I want to take you to explore the countryside of England, Scotland and Wales, visiting charming towns and villages from the comfort of your desk.

There's so much to see and discover of Britain, but we shall do it bit by bit, one destination at a time.

If you are planning a visit to Britain, I hope this website will inspire you, offering you ideas and suggestions of where to go and what to see.

One of the important considerations is accommodation. As it forms a major part of your travel expense, I would recommend that you always compare prices provided by different hotel booking sites before making your booking. Use the automated search engine below to help you. You're guaranteed the best price each time.



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