Down to Earth and unspoilt for your enjoyment
Northern England - friendly, unassuming, down to earth and proud of their roots,you will find the people from this part of the world very accommodating. The Geordies show bags of hospitality, and those from Yorkshire were keen for visitors to try their local delicacies. You’ll be captivated by the changing landscapes, the fells of the Lake District and th rolling Dales of Durham and North Yorkshire. Amongst the beautiful scenery, you’ll see an economic boom and growth of major cities, making them vibrant, cultural and financial centres to rival anywhere else in the UK.
From east to west, the North opens the door to limitless opportunities, seductive coastlines, stunning scenery, magnificent buildings and architecture and a romanticism that has inspired so many.
Where to stay
Our Northern England Hotels
Some great ideas to add to your tick list:
1. Brighten up your your break at the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations. Six world-famous miles of sparkle, dazzle and electrifying displays in Autumn.
2. Visit one of the UK’s most beautiful buildings; Durham Cathedral. It is 900 years old and is part of a World Heritage Site.
3. Grab an afternoon tea or piquant coffee at Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate.
4. Entertain the children at Blackpool Tower and Circus. It’s home to the UK’s most famous circus and you can get a fabulous view of the town from the top of the tower.
5. Managed by the National Trust, you can spend the whole day at Tatton Park in Cheshire. Alternatively meander through the beautiful Peak District and its undulating landscapes.
6. Chatsworth House is one of the most popular stately homes in the UK. Home to the Duke of Devonshire, there’s exquisite treasures, fly fishing, long walks and adventure playgrounds to keep your children busy.
7. Step back in time at Beamish Open Air Museum, County Durham, and experience how they used to live in the North during the 1800s and 1900s.
8. For long walks, cycles, watersports and varying, beautiful landscapes, explore the North Yorkshire Dales.
9. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Gardens in North Yorkshire is an 800-acre World Heritage Site with the ruins of Britain’s largest Cistercian abbey.
10. Be a thrill seeker and try out the rides at Alton Towers. Are you brave enough to try Air? or the New Charlie & the Chocolate factory Ride!
Paramount Hotels Group has an outstanding Northern England Collection of County Durham Hotels, Harrogate Hotels, Blackpool Hotels, Cheshire Hotels & Buxton, Derbyshire Hotels.