Merseyside is a historic and culturally rich metropolitan county in North West England with vibrant urban centres, iconic maritime and musical heritage, and strong transport links.
Formby is a coastal town in Merseyside known for its sandy beaches, extensive sand dunes, and a National Trust reserve protecting endangered red squirrels. It offers outdoor wildlife experiences, walking trails, and is popular with day trippers. The town also features historic links golf courses and nearby natural reserves.
7 Oct, 12 Oct
Join a Formby ranger for a walk and talk about the conservation benefits of grazing English longhorn cattle on the dunes, with an opportunity to ask questions.
St Johns Shopping Centre is a large covered shopping centre in Liverpool with over 100 retailers, a variety of food outlets, a historic market, and an adjoining observation tower. It offers a modern shopping experience in the heart of the city, with accessibility to public transit and a recent refurbishment of its food court and market areas.
The Galleries was a historic indoor shopping centre in Wigan town centre featuring over 50 retail stores across three sections, including the Marketgate Shopping Centre and Makinson Arcade. It closed in 2022 and is undergoing a major redevelopment to include new leisure and residential facilities.
The Grand Arcade is a large indoor shopping centre in Wigan town centre featuring 39 retailers, a carbon neutral design, and cultural exhibits including a George Formby statue and memorabilia from Wigan Casino. It also offers food options and ample parking.
Wigan is a historic market town in Greater Manchester, England, known for its rich industrial heritage, Roman and medieval history, cultural venues, and sporting traditions including rugby league and football.
Golden Square Shopping Centre is Warrington's primary indoor shopping destination, featuring a wide range of retail stores within a large floor area, well connected to public transport, offering a comprehensive shopping experience.
Warrington is a historic industrial town in Cheshire, England, known for its Roman origins, market town heritage, vibrant shopping centers, cultural venues, and outdoor green spaces. It offers diverse leisure, music festivals, museums, and rich local history.
Basingwerk Abbey is a Grade I listed ruined Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century located near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. Visitors can explore extensive medieval ruins set within Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, managed by Cadw. The site showcases historic religious architecture and marks the start of the North Wales Pilgrims Way.
Liverpool ONE is a large open-air shopping, residential, and leisure complex in Liverpool city centre, featuring retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, miniature golf, an urban park, and extensive public facilities.
Runcorn Shopping City is a large indoor shopping centre in Runcorn, England, featuring over 60 stores, multiple food outlets, extensive parking, and excellent public transport links. It serves as a central retail and social hub for the town.
Runcorn is an industrial town in Cheshire, England, known for its historic sites including Norman castles and monastic ruins, vibrant arts and culture venues, extensive green spaces, and innovative transport infrastructure including the world's first bus rapid transit system.