THE NORTH-EAST
Heading still further north is the impressive city of Lincoln, which has an incredible Christmas fair in the castle and cathedral grounds every December, and some remarkably steep streets and battlements not for the faint hearted.

Not far away from Nottingham is the famous Sherwood Forest, associated with Robin hood. It has some of the oldest trees in England there, as well as many species of birds, butterflies and insects.
Still further north is the largest cathedral in Europe is the Gothic masterpiece York Minster. The ancient city of York regards itself as the capital of northern England, and there is much to see and do here, and the food is fantastic.
A stroll along the ancient city walls is highly recommended. From here you can gain an idea of the fortress fortifications made all those years ago. Some of the castle is still standing, and is well worth a visit.
Also remarkable are the Shambles, the remains of the medieval part of the town, and quite a few relics of the time when it was a Roman settlement.
THE NORTH WEST
Chester, to the west, is very similar, except that the town is Regency in character, not medieval. The Roman ruins and museum in this area, and leading up to the historic border between England and Scotland, Hadrian’s Wall, is fantastic if you love Roman mosaics and artefacts.
Manchester, north of it, is a 19th century city which was the hub of the industrial revolution, and is a gateway to many other parts of the country, as is the midland town of Birmingham.