The North West is home to the vibrant cities of Manchester and Liverpool, both of which have legendary music scenes and rich cultures.

The region extends to the Pennines in the east, the Irish sea coast in the west, north towards the Scottish borders, and Wales and the West Midlands in the south.
There are many great spots for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, including the Lake District and the Cheshire plains, while northern Lancashire and Cumbria are also vast, rural areas.
The North West has several national parks, including the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, and a number of areas of natural beauty, like the Forest of Bowland, Arnside, Silverdale and the Solway Coast.
Manchester Airport is the largest international airport in the region and connects millions of people to locations around the world.
London is also easily accessible by train, while ferries connect the North West with Ireland, the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.