Top North West England Attractions & Museums

Travel back in time in the town where it all started at the Magical Beatles Museum. With more than 300 items in the private collection, you’re able to fully immerse yourself in the life and times of the Fab Four. Memorabilia ranges from an original guitar to Brian Epstein's business card and from props from "Help!" to a sketch of a blue meanie from "Yellow Submarine".

Enjoy a day on the railways and discover centuries of engineering heritage with this full-day Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway ticket. Hop aboard your train in Ravenglass and take a seat to begin your rail adventure. As you chug through the English countryside, enjoy panoramic views over the Lake District’s ancient woodland and rolling hillsides. Gaze over soaring peaks such as the Scafells, and perhaps hop out at any of the seven stops to explore further on foot. Afterward, visit the museum at Ravenglass to learn of England’s rich railway history. 

Book online to visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre, and step into a world of family fun amid millions of the iconic building blocks. Perfect for rainy days, the attraction is based indoors and features laser rides, a 4D cinema, and a Manchester MINILAND, all designed for children between the ages of three and 10. After you redeem your booking voucher for your ticket, you can spend as long as you want inside.

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.

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.

No tour of Liverpool is complete without taking in some Beatles history. The hometown of this legendary band, Liverpool houses the award-winning Beatles Story exhibition. Visit the rock-themed attraction – spread over two sites – to learn about the band and its lasting impact on the history of music. Full of fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits, the Beatles Story is full for all ages! Ticket includes shuttle service between sites. 

Come learn about the Beatles and other ground-breaking British musicians with this admission ticket to the British Music Experience at the National Museum of Popular Music in Liverpool. Spend as little or as much time as you'd like exploring the eight zones of the experience. Learn about the last 70 years of British music with video interviews, displays of memorabilia, and interactive areas where you can dance or try to play popular songs yourself.

Visit Madame Tussauds in Blackpool to get up close and personal with some of Britain's best-loved celebs. Pose with the X Factor mogul Simon Cowell, and grab a selfie with Paddy McGuinness, the host of Take Me Out. Other waxwork must-sees include the stars of Coronation Street, comedian John Bishop, and the scientist Professor Brian Cox. Just show your ticket to enter, then spend as long as you like inside the acclaimed wax museum.

Experience Lancashire’s dark past with admission to The Blackpool Tower Dungeon in Blackpool. This family-friendly walkthrough takes you through actor-led shows, realistic sets, and cutting-edge special effects that bring the area’s murkiest episodes to life. Meet sinister witches and criminals, experience the effects of plague and torture, and take a sudden drop ride. With this pre-purchased ticket, you enjoy guaranteed, priority entry whenever it suits you within the opening hours.

Spin across the dance floor of The Blackpool Tower Ballroom with this admission ticket. Enter this legendary venue and absorb its atmosphere and décor before dancing on the sprung floor to music from the Wurlitzer organ. Choose to dance or simply watch, and perhaps take traditional afternoon tea (own expense) from the side-lines — all perfect experiences for couples. This single ticket allows entry at a time that suits you within the opening times.

Experience bird’s-eye views over Blackpool and north-west England with this admission ticket to The Blackpool Tower Eye. Visit the 4D Cinema to relive the building of the tower, and admire the panoramic views from the top. Gaze out over the Irish Sea and coastline to the Lake District and on a clear day, to Liverpool, and dare to step across the glass SkyWalk. Plus, enjoy a drink (own expense) from the Eye's Bar 380.

Minimize time spent waiting to enter with this skip-the-line admission ticket to the Strawberry Field Visitor Experience in Liverpool. Explore the gardens that inspired a young John Lennon and learn more about the site’s unique history, as well as its links to the Fab Four, in the curated exhibition, following a multimedia guide for an immersive experience of this must-see Beatles attraction.

Get access to a secret WW2 bunker under Liverpool city center—Western Approaches HQ. This fascinating museum is a great way to learn stories about the British Armed Forces during World War II. See preserved artifacts, and find out more about the tools used to monitor enemy convoys. No need to worry about rushing—a self-guided tour means you can stop whenever you like and explore the museum at your own pace.