KNOW-HOW // SUMMER HOTSPOTS
NORTH-WEST ENGLAND has so much to offer, from marvellous Manchester (it's been transformed in the past 20 years) to the phenomenal Lake District. At peak times, avoid the more touristy areas, such as Windermere and Bowness, and perhaps head inland to explore the Forest of Bowland AONB or trek north to the Solway Coast AONB. Safe tobeaches, plus pretty towns and villages with excellent cafés, restaurants, shops and attractions.