Top North West England Outdoor Activities

Swap the hustle and bustle of central Manchester for a more peaceful sightseeing option—a scenic river cruise on a dutch sightseeing vessel. It’s a great way to see multiple top landmarks without being stuck in the middle of crowds. Glide past Manchester Ship Canal, and access great views of Media City, Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, and more.

Getting to and around the Lake District from Liverpool alone means relying on hire cars, or trains and buses. Skip the effort with a day trip that makes everything smooth and easy, and showcases some of the region’s highlights and under-the-radar sights. Explore Ambleside, hike around Blea Tarn, see Castlerigg Stone Circle, all without any worries detracting from the scenery.

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

Hidden behind unassuming doors on Seel Street lies Alcotraz, a spekeasy prison staffed with crooked guards to help you smuggle liquor past the Warden and get it into the hands of the "longest-serving" inmates. Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life prison stories, Alcotraz is Liverpool's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to enjoy delicious, bespoke cocktails within an epic yet intimate environment. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here, after all, it is prison! Alcotraz creates a range of tailored cocktails every night based on the liquor you bring and your tastes. Luckily, Inmate Cassidy has the Guards are on your side who have creative ways of hiding contraband.

With this private self-guided treasure hunt, discover the highlights of Manchester without having to rush or keep up with a group. Instead, enjoy the freedom to stop for breaks along the way, and go at your own pace. After accessing a link on your smartphone, follow maps and solve clues in order to progress around the city, find out fun facts, and discover interesting tales about famous and lesser-known landmarks.

Keep travelers of all ages engaged and entertained with this self-guided treasure hunt of Chester—the ideal choice for travelers that prefer to explore on their own terms. Solve clues and follow maps using just your smartphone, and enjoy the freedom to take both photos and breaks whenever the mood takes you.

Enjoy an active way to explore Liverpool—and see the city’s top Beatles-related landmarks, all in just half a day—on this small-group electric bike tour. After meeting your guide in the city center, you’ll grab your bike and helmet and zip off on two wheels. Discover both John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes (and the church hall where they first met), visit Penny Lane and the grave of Eleanor Rigby, and more.

A truly unique way to explore MORE of Liverpool in this 90 minute highlights tour! Please make sure you can ride a bicycle!

Experience the adrenaline rush of sky diving, but in a much more cost-effective way that doesn't require you to jump out of a plane with this indoor skydiving experience in Manchester. Fly in a vertical wind tunnel and benefit from having an instructor to guide you. All the equipment you need is included, and you'll receive a certificate at the end of the experience.

If you’re looking for an unusual way to explore Liverpool—without having to follow a large tour group around—then this private treasure hunt is a perfect option. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to start the game according to your own schedule, at a time that suits you. Using your smartphone, follow treasure maps, solve clues, and ask for hints to help you progress around the city.

Take a break from the bustling promenade and discover an underwater world with a visit to SEA LIFE Blackpool. See native and tropical species including sharks, rays, frogs, and seahorses, and enjoy an up close experience from the comfort of dry land, taking advantage of the bubble windows and walk-through tunnels for an intimate view of ocean life.

Experience Anfield like never before! Enjoy the best bird’s eye panoramic views of the city. An exhilarating drop of over 100ft from the top of the Main Stand. Descend past the huge LFC crest. Expert instructors on hand for assistance and guidance. Complimentary visit to the LFC Museum

In this fun Blackpool scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Come explore with us in Blackpool.

When you book advance tickets to SEA Life Manchester, you won’t just save yourself any hassle during your travels: you’ll have guaranteed admission to one of the city’s most engaging and family-friendly destinations. Home to over 5,000 sea creatures, SEA LIFE Manchester offers visitors of all ages a glimpse into the deep. See jellyfish, pufferfish, and octopi, and learn all about the life cycles of sea turtles. Once inside, you have time at your leisure to discover.

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Liverpool. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Liverpool?

Walk around Manchester while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Manchester for bragging rights with all your friends!

The North Wales coast and Snowdonia National Park beckon from just outside Chester, but exploring them without a self-drive car is tricky, especially if you only have a day to spare. This tour delivers: whisking you around Snowdonia’s mountains and valleys; and to places such as Conwy Castle and Betws-y-Coed village by comfortable minivan, all with the bonus of a guide for context and history.

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.

Explore Manchester and avoid the crowds on this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Using GPS, you will find some of Manchester’s hidden secrets, solving riddles and gathering clues as you travel the city. Collect points when you find each hidden location and beat the challenges set by the tour guide app. This tour is child friendly and private—you are in control of your experience.

This is a unique experience in Liverpool to see BOTH Anfield Stadium AND Goodison Park Stadium and the new Bramley Moore Stadium still under construction! Our ebikes make light work of the hills and there are many great photo opportunities and several stops which allow you free time in BOTH stadiums to take as many photos as you can / want! This is THE best eco way to see this part of Liverpool whilst also passing by some iconic buildings and learning about some of the history of this culturally rich city! Tour run in groups of up to 6 people with an expert guide! All equipment such as ebikes, helmets, hi viz jackets and waterproofs are included in the price!

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

See nearly all of the lake in a 60-minute cruise around Coniston Water. See the ‘Wild Cat Island’ and sail to Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Take in the spectacular scenery of Coniston Water and experience the beauty and tranquility of the southern end of Coniston Water. Our guide will give commentary at various points along the route pointing out interesting places along the way, including Wild Cat Island of Swallows and Amazons fame, Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin and the Coniston fells including Coniston Old Man.

Explore all the most famous sights of Liverpool while drinking ice-cold Premium S beer on the ONE & ONLY Beerbike in the city. 60 min city tour experience driver all you can drink lager beer JBL speaker safety