Venues
AO Arena
The AO Arena (formerly Manchester Arena) opened in 1995 and is the main live entertainment venue in the city. Events here range from rock and pop concerts to comedy, boxing and children’s shows.
M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
With a maximum capacity of 11,000 the M&S Bank Arena (formerly Echo Arena Liverpool) is the largest performance venue in Liverpool and one of the biggest in the country.
The Lowry
Located on the waterfront at Salford Quays, The Lowry plays host to a variety of performing and visual arts.
Attractions
Imperial War Museum North
The Imperial War Museum North is one of the most unconventional buildings in the UK.
Brockholes
Brockholes is a nature reserve near Preston in Lancashire. It is a relatively new attraction and is well worth a visit.
Beacon Fell Country Park
Beacon Fell Country Park lies at the southwestern corner of the Forest of Bowland, approximately four miles north of Goosnargh and eight miles north of Preston.
Fairy Glen
Fairy Glen is one of the most picturesque spots in North West England. Located just north of Appley Bridge village and a mile east of Parbold, it’s a fantastic place for exercise, dog walking, and families with children seeking outdoor adventure.
Walks
Pennington Flash Walk
Pennington Flash is a country park in Leigh. At its centre is a large lake (the ‘Flash’) created as a result of mining subsidence. It has a reputation for being one of the best birdwatching sites in North West England.
Turton and Entwistle Trail
It was a beautiful sunny day in April so my daughter and I decided to take a walk around Turton and Entwistle Reservoir at Edgworth, near Bolton.
Jumbles Reservoir Walk
Jumbles Country Park in Bolton opened in 1971 following the completion of Jumbles Reservoir. The walk around the reservoir takes just over an hour and is easy to follow and flat in most places.
Peel Tower Walk – Ramsbottom, Holcombe Moor, and Stubbins
This is a reasonably tough walk to Peel Tower (aka Peel Monument) and over Holcombe Moor. It starts and finishes in Ramsbottom and takes in the villages of Holcombe and Stubbins.