Updated on November 6, 2023 by Axel Hernborg
When visiting England, it can be difficult to organise a day trip.
However, with our guide, we’ll offer plenty of ideas for visiting the counties of Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, and Merseyside.
Whether you want a day out with the family or time alone, we have plenty of options available.
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Day Trips In Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in the northwest of England, bordering Merseyside and Greater Manchester to the North. It’s mainly a rural area and is classed as a non-metropolitan county, but it is a brilliant place to visit.
Cheshire has a long history, so you’ll find plenty available for a day trip in the county. Here are some of our recommendations.
- Chester Zoo
- Blue Planet Aquarium
- Walton Hall and Gardens
- Chester Cathedral
- Chester Rows
- Little Moreton Hall
- Lyme Park
- Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
- Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
- Arley Hall & Gardens
- Beeston Castle
- Eastgate Clock
- Stretton Watermill
- Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls
- Lion Salt Works
- Jodrell Bank
- Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden
- National Waterways Museum
- Marbury Country Park
- Oulton Park Circuit
- Bramall Hall
- Bunbury Mill
- Catalyst
- RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
- White Nancy
- Cheshire Military Museum
- Peak District National Park
- The Museum of Policing in Cheshire
- Queens Park
- Southport Model Railway Village
Day Trips In Cumbria
Cumbria is a ceremonial county in North West England which also borders Scotland. It is also home to the iconic Lake District.
Naturally, there are many natural attractions and museums found in Cumbria, as it is a non-metropolitan county. If you’re looking for a beautiful area, you’ll need to visit the numerous National Parks found here.
- Aira Force Waterfall
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Wordsworth Grasmere
- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co. Ltd
- Lowther Castle & Gardens
- Windermere
- Whinlatter Forest
- Ullswater
- Derwentwater
- Hadrian’s Wall
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Honister
- Wordsworth House and Garden
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Keswick
- Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
- Sizergh
- Brockhole on Windermere
- Hill Top
- Penrith
- Theatre By The Lake
- Fell Foot
- Ulverston
- Catbells
- Carlisle Castle
- Cockermouth
- Wast Water
- Muncaster Castle
- Levens Hall
Day Trips In Lancashire
Lancashire is a historical, ceremonial county that includes some areas in Manchester and Liverpool. It borders Cumbria to the north and shares a southern border with Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
One of its most famous landmarks is the seaside town of Blackpool, a famous seaside resort which travellers flock to every year. As a non-metropolitan county, it’s a more rural area with numerous outdoor areas to explore.
- Lancaster Castle
- The Blackpool Tower
- Williamson Park
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Astley Hall
- Central Pier Blackpool
- Pendle Hill
- The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
- Blackpool
- St. Anne’s Beach
- The Dukes
- Brockholes
- Lytham St Annes
- Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
- WWT Martin Mere
- Samlesbury Hall
- Rufford Old Hall
- Forest of Bowland
- Worden Park
- Morecambe Bay
- Giddy Kippers
- Towneley Hall
- Avenham and Miller Park
- RSPB Leighton Moss
- Hoghton Tower
- Judges Lodgings Museum
- Lytham Hall
- Windmill Animal Farm
- Blackpool Zoo
- Sandcastle Waterpark
Day Trips In Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a ceremonial county in North West England, which contains many cities, making it a large metropolitan area.
Greater Manchester is the second most populous urban area in the UK. If you’re interested in museums, football, and shopping, you’ll need to explore this county.
- Science and Industry Museum
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Manchester Museum
- The Whitworth
- People’s History Museum
- National Football Museum
- IWM North
- Etihad Stadium
- Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
- Manchester Cathedral
- Old Trafford
- Bury Bolton Street Station
- Heaton Park
- John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- The Quays
- Corn Exchange Manchester
- Portland Basin Museum
- Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives
- Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
- Bury Transport Museum
- Chill Factore
- Gallery Oldham
- The Fusilier Museum
- Printworks
- Bury Market
- Fletcher Moss Park
- Haigh Woodland Park
- SEA LIFE Manchester
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Day Trips In Merseyside
Merseyside is a ceremonial county in North West England, with its most populous city being Liverpool.
Known for its history of art and music and its famous football clubs, Merseyside is a beautiful county that art lovers will adore. There are plenty of different places to visit that will keep anyone happy.
- Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool
- Liverpool Cathedral
- Museum of Liverpool
- Anfield
- The Beatles Story Exhibition/Museum
- World Museum
- Knowsley Safari
- Tate Liverpool
- Walker Art Gallery
- Sefton Park
- Maritime Museum
- Liverpool ONE
- Cavern Club
- Goodison Park
- Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
- St George’s Hall, Liverpool
- Calderstones Park
- British Music Experience
- St Johns Beacon Viewing Gallery
- FACT Liverpool
- Pier Head Village
- Formby
- Another Place by Antony Gormley
- Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
- Western Approaches
- Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
- Birkenhead Park
- Aintree Racecourse
- British Lawnmower Museum
- Lady Lever Art Gallery
Final Thoughts
These are some of the best places for day trips in the North West. If you’re planning a visit, we recommend checking out these iconic locations to experience the best that the North West offers.
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