In the ecclesiastical administration of the Church of England the entire North is covered by the Province of York, which is represented by the Archbishop of York – the second-highest figure in the Church after the Archbishop of Canterbury. The unusual situation of having two archbishops at the top of Church hierarchy suggests that Northern England was seen as a sui generis. [317] Likewise, with the exception of parts of the Diocese of Shrewsbury and Diocese of Nottingham, the North is covered in Roman Catholic Church administration by the Province of Liverpool, represented by the Archbishop of Liverpool. [318] Other faiths [ edit ] Princes Road Synagogue The wild landscapes of the North are a major draw for tourists, [190] and many urban areas are looking for regeneration through industrial, heritage and cultural tourism: of the 24 national museums and galleries in England outside London, 14 are located in the North. [191] In 2015, Northern England received around a quarter of all domestic tourism within the UK, with 28.7 million visitors in 2015, but only 8% of international tourists to the United Kingdom visit the region. [192] [193] Telecommunications [ edit ] Connecting Cumbria is one of many projects to bring fibre broadband to the North. From charming cottages to lake-side cabins, and from exciting city breaks to hiking in the mountains, there’s an abundance of places to visit in North England. A trip to England is full of surprises, and none more so than an adventure in the north of England.

Across the Dales, you’ll find tranquil moors, picturesque villages, dramatic valleys, winding rivers, and verdant farmland. Bowlees Picnic Area was recently voted as one of the top 20 picnic spots in Britain by Countryfile Magazine! The pretty town of Barnard Castle makes an excellent base for exploring, or there are plenty of lovely country hotels to choose from. Don’t miss a trip to Raby Castle for lots of history – not to mention the stunning grounds and gardens. 16. Hawkshead, CumbriaThe population is also more diverse than ever before in terms of ethnicity, sexuality and the way people live their lives. The devolution of Air Passenger Duty in Scotland allows Scottish airports to offer cheaper flights than their English rivals [353] as well as London airports turning Northern airports to spoke hub

It’s also a great place to visit for a night out on the town – the city is consistently voted one of the best nights out in the UK. Roman histories name the Celtic tribe that occupied the majority of Northern England as the Brigantes, likely meaning "Highlanders". Whether the Brigantes were a unified group or a looser federation of tribes around the Pennines is debated, but the name appears to have been adopted by the inhabitants of the region, which was known by the Romans as Brigantia. [70] Other tribes mentioned in ancient histories, which may have been part of the Brigantes or separate nations, are the Carvetii of modern-day Cumbria and the Parisi of east Yorkshire. [71] Newcastle is a wonderful city with some iconic places to visit in north-west England including the Angle of the North, Newcastle United football club and the Tyne Bridge. Since 1981 the city has hosted theGreat North Run, ahalf marathonwhich attracts over 57,000 runners each year. Together, the N8 research universities have over 190,000 students and contribute more to the Northern economy in terms of GVA than agriculture, car manufacturing or media. [138] Discoveries and inventions at these universities have resulted in spin-offs worth hundreds of millions to local economies: the discovery of graphene at the University of Manchester produced the National Graphene Institute and the Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, while robotics research at the University of Sheffield led to the development of the Advanced Manufacturing Park. [180] The upbeat harbour town of Seaham is located on the beautiful Durham Heritage Coast and is most famous for its abundance of unique “sea glass”, which people travel from all over the country for a chance to collect (Seaham Hall Beach is one of the best beaches in the world for collecting sea glass).Built in 1971, the Crucible Theatre is the most important venue in the world of snooker with it annually playing host to the World Snooker Championship. One of the most famous and awe-inspiring historic landmarks of the North is Hadrian’s Wall. Starting from Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne in the east and ending in Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria on the west coast, it stretches a not too shabby 73 miles cutting through some truly stunning English scenery.

Thank you for reading and as always happy adventuring!If you have any questions about the destination please leave these in the comments below. Afterwards, head across to visit the Grovesnor Museum or walk the city walls themselves. It’s the perfect thing to do before gorging at The Yard for their tasty seabass. 15.) Durham After strolling the canal, pop over to Sowerby Bridge and gorge at Engine. The tapas-style plates are just so yummy. 11.) ManchesterScarborough has a population of just over 61,000 and is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast, and one of the biggest in the UK.The town has fishing and service industries, including a growing digital and creative economy, as well as being atourist destination for locals and tourists. Based just west of Newcastle, Durham is pretty easy to get to from most places in the UK, especially by train. Now, although Durham is a relatively small city (as cities go), it’s still got a shed load of history and gorgeous things to do. It’s still a fun and friendly place though and has remained one of the UK’s best-loved beach resorts for many decades. Scarborough is known for its two gorgeous sandy bays separated by a headland which the 12th-century Scarborough Castle is located, its Victorian Central Tramway funicular train, its Rotunda Museum, the Scarborough Spa and The Grand Hotel which dramatically overlooks the cliff-tops. 6. The Beatles Story and the rest of Liverpool – a musical mecca and a city that was once hailed the Capital of Culture It makes a great base to explore the rest of Northumberland but also makes a charming place to visit in Northern England for a day or an afternoon.

The Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up found that in the two funding rounds so far, a quarter of England's 100 most deprived areas have received no cash at all. However, this list contains those settlements which have been granted official city status via a charter from the British monarch.The report points to other floundering places in the world that have turned their economies around, such as Leipzig in Germany, which has become the fastest-growing city in Europe through industry and investment. It’s also a great place to visit in the North of England for some tranquil coastal scenery and unique beaches. The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England and it is a popular vacation destination, known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations.