http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk Hidden Gems in England's Northwest, told by Stuart Maconie Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:30:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-on-the-cumbrian-coast/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-exploring-the-panopticons/ Dominated by a castle, a canal and possibly the best chippies in the North, Lancaster is the county town of Lancashire. With magnificent spectacles such as Lancaster Castle, the Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial, Lancaster is brimming with history and culture, not to mention many a good pub! Coming soon DAY ONE Begin ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-lancaster/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-the-forest-of-bowland/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-around-hadrians-wall/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-on-the-sefton-coast/ Liverpool boasts a reputation as being the most famous city for music heritage. It’s city is bursting with historical music venues, music shops and buildings, all of which have crafted Liverpool’s rich music scene. Here are a few handy suggestions to help you discover Liverpool’s musical heart. Echo Arena Artists performing include ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-liverpool/ From culture and magnificent architecture, fabulous restaurants and famous bars to entertainment and art, exploring Liverpool’s wealthy heritage really is a must! Here are a few handy suggestions for a short trip exploring Liverpool’s vast artistic landscape. Walker Art GalleryRise of Women Artists 23rd Oct 2009 – 14th March 2010 Tate LiverpoolMark ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-of-art-in-liverpool/ In the heart of vibrant and cosmopolitan Manchester lies the Northern Quarter. Representing culture, creativity and individuality this area has miraculously retained its appealing originality. With an eclectic mix of something old and something new, the Northern Quarter is an Aladdin's cave waiting to be explored. Band on the Wall Closed ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-manchesters-northern-quarter/ Coming soon Day One Check into St John Street, a boutique hotel, located in a prime position to explore all it has to offer. Start your Manchester experience at The Quays (a 5minute tram ride) – Manchester’s unique waterfront destination offering a wealth of cultural, sporting and leisure attractions. You can’t miss The Imperial ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-manchester/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-around-the-north-western-lakes/ The Lake District is the most stunning, peaceful and breathtaking National Park in England. Famous for the magnificent scenery, abundant nature, and diverse landscape it really is a hub of cultural heritage. Old Laundry Theatre SeasonBowness, Windermere 27th August – 30th November Abbot Hall Art GalleryDavid Nash: Drawings and Sculptures - Until ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-the-lake-district/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-rural-cheshire/ The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-around-cheshires-halls-gardens/ With the famous walls that encircle the whole city, the renown medieval two tired shopping galleries, Brirain’s largest uncovered Roman amphitheatre and the River Dee, Chester is a wonderful city to spend a short break. Coming soon DAY ONE The Green Bough Hotel is a privately owned Victorian town house hotel just a ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/48-hours-in-chester/ Quicklinks: Download Podcast | Download PDF | View Itenerary [audio:Chester.mp3] The sandals of centurions, the tread of Tudors, the silent feet of ghosts. Oh, and shopping. The Red House Ye Old Boot Inn Bar Lounge Green Bough Hotel I’m patrolling the ancient walls of Deva, a far-flung outpost of Imperial Rome. Not in a ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/chester/ Quicklinks: Download Podcast | Download PDF | View Itenerary [audio:5-CheshireGardensAndHistoricHalls.mp3] Sherlock Holmes, a helpful Dalmatian, 116 bottles of bubbly and a fat lazy blonde The Belle Epoque The Calveley Arms The Knutsford Wine Bar The Cock O Barton Alvanley Arms Churton Heath Farm Bed & Breakfast Cottons Hotel & Spa Growing up in Lancashire, Tatton Park has ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/cheshire-halls-gardens/ Quicklinks: Download Podcast | Download PDF | View Itenerary [audio:3-CheshireCycling.mp3] A celebrity gardener, a wood called Maggoty, screaming cats and gigantic horses Allseasons Deli Chilli Banana The Vale Inn The Windmill Inn Harrop Fold Farm Gingerly wheeling my brand spanking new mountain bike from the train carriage and onto Prestbury station platform, just outside Macclesfield, I’m 8-years-old ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/rural-cheshire/ Quicklinks: Download Podcast | Download PDF | View Itenerary [audio:LakeDistrictliterature.mp3] Romantic poets, alcoholic sheep dip, paralytic poultry and talking animals. The Tower Bank Arms The Sun Inn The Pheasant Inn Old England Hotel & Spa Ann's Hill 'The fleeting hour of life of those who love the hills is quickly spent, but the hills are eternal.' So ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/lake-district-literature/ Quicklinks: Download Podcast | Download PDF | View Itenerary [audio:7-CumbrianCoast.mp3] Spine-chilling tales of Blackbeard, footsteps in the dark, fish owls and the Muncaster Boggle Zest Arrighi's Chip Shop Ratty Arms The White Hart The Coachman's Quarters Knott View Barn I first came to the Lakes as a teenager lured by eel fishing, hills and the beer and girls ... http://www.stuartsstories.co.uk/2009/09/cumbria-coast/