The city has world-class tourist attractions, with more museums and galleries than anywhere else outside of London. Liverpool is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known worldwide as the birthplace of The Beatles.

Whilst in Liverpool why not try a tour from the large choice available, from introductory city tours for the first-time visitor or special interest itineraries, not to mention a great selection of Beatles tours. There are Cathedrals either end of the appropriately named Hope Street, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. They are vastly different in architecture but both majestic and beautiful in their own way.

Opened in 2011 is a landmark waterfront building, the Museum of Liverpool is the UK’s first museum dedicated to the history of a city. Visitors can explore how Liverpool’s port, its people and its creative, industrial and sporting history have shaped the city.

The great walled city of York is one of the most historically significant in Britain, resplendent with castle and magnificent cathedral. It is still possible to circumnavigate the city walls – a great way to sightsee – and imagine the city back in medieval times or even as a Roman garrison.

A thousand years after the Romans came the Vikings, and the life and times are captured imaginatively at the Jorvik Centre – the most popular tourist attraction outside of London. Here you can wander through a recreated Viking village. Another great diversion is a pleasant cruise on the River Ouse.

Places to visit include:

• The Shambles
• National Railway Museum
• Jorvik Viking Centre
• The York Dungeon
• York City Walls
• York Minster

…and much, much more!