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Nestled on a small tidal island off the coast of Northumberland, the holy island of Lindisfarne is beautiful to see. style=”text-align: left;” align=”center”>So, if you find yourself wanting to escape the crowds in London and the rest of the South, here are 20 of the best places to visit in Northern England… style=”text-align: left;” align=”center”>1. York Minster and the rest of York – one of the most stunning places to explore in North England Now, with the Lake District, you do have ‘popular’ lakes and some that are much quieter. For me, I prefer the quiet ones like Ullswater Lake that is totally pristine.

After stepping off the train, head across to explore Durham Cathedral in all its glory. It’s so imposing and can’t be missed when visiting the city. Afterwards, stop over to Durham Castle and learn more about the ancient history of this place. Oh, and don’t forget to visit the quaint Palace Green and see Finchale Priory (that sits outside the centre).

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The public sector is a major employer in Northern England. Between 2000 and 2008, the majority of new jobs created in Northern England were for the government and its suppliers and contractors. [161] All three Northern regions have public sector employment above the national average, and North East has the highest level in England with 20.2% of the workforce in the public sector as of 2016 – down from 23.4% a decade earlier. [162] [163] The austerity programme under the government of David Cameron saw significant cuts to public services, and the reduction in public sector employment resulted in job losses for around 3% of the Northern England workforce with significant impact on the regional economy. [161] Agriculture and fisheries [ edit ] Sheep, such as these Teeswaters, are a major part of Northern English agriculture. The decline of coal mining and manufacturing in Northern England has led to comparisons with the Rust Belt in the United States. [157] To stimulate the Northern economy, the government has organised a series of programmes to invest in and develop the region, of which the latest as of 2017 is the Northern Powerhouse. The North has also been a significant recipient of European Union Structural Funds. Between 2007 and 2013, EU funds created around 70,000 jobs in the region, and the majority of Northern Powerhouse funding comes from the European Regional Development Fund and the European Investment Bank. [158] The loss of these funds following Brexit, combined with potential reductions in exports to the EU, has been identified as a threat to Northern growth. [159] [160] Public sector [ edit ] After the end of Roman rule in Britain and the arrival of the Angles, Yr Hen Ogledd (the "Old North") was divided into rival kingdoms, Bernicia, Deira, Rheged and Elmet. [78] Bernicia covered lands north of the Tees, Deira corresponded roughly to the eastern half of modern-day Yorkshire, Rheged to Cumbria, and Elmet to the western-half of Yorkshire. Bernicia and Deira were first united as Northumbria by Aethelfrith, a king of Bernicia who conquered Deira around the year 604. [79] Northumbria then saw a Golden Age in cultural, scholarly and monastic activity, centred on Lindisfarne and aided by Irish monks. [80] The north-west of England retains vestiges of a Celtic culture, and had its own Celtic language, Cumbric, spoken predominately in Cumbria until around the 12th century. [81]

Older people in the north of England are more than twice as likely to live in non-decent homes that fail to meet basic health and safety standards. In the north it is 21% and in the south it is 9%.Having been opened since 1837, Newcastle’s Theatre Royal is one of the grandest and significant buildings in the North East. Seaham – the lively harbour town located on the beautiful Durham Heritage Coast which is famous for “sea glass” Being one of the larger cities in England, there’s a whole heap of amazing things to see and do whilst in Manchester. Plus, it’s one of the best places in the north of England to explore if you want a vibrant city. There are so many amazing places to visit in the North of England! Some of the country’s largest cities call the region home, while cute English villages dot vast areas of picturesque countryside.

The rest of Sheffield is also worth a visit, a city in South Yorkshire it’s one of the rising star of the UK’s arts and culture scene. Formerly famous for its stainless steel production, now its once-mighty industrial factories house galleries, theatres, and museums. When people in the most deprived areas get to the age of 65, they have twice as many years of ill-health ahead of them as those in the least deprived areas. They are also likely to live shorter lives.Although Haworth is pretty small, it’s a great place to spend a pit stop on your way further north (or south) for an hour or two. From charming cottages to lake-side cabins, and from exciting city breaks to hiking in the mountains, there’s an abundance of places to visit in North England. A trip to England is full of surprises, and none more so than an adventure in the north of England.