Liverpool's waterfront at Pier Head is dominated by the Three Graces: the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building, built in the early 20th century. Liver birds perch on top of the Royal Liver Building. Nearby, the Albert Dock holds museums including The Beatles Story and Tate Liverpool.

The Lake District in Cumbria is a mountainous region of lakes, fells and valleys in northwest England. It includes Windermere, the largest lake in England, and Scafell Pike, the highest mountain. Poets such as William Wordsworth and writers like Beatrix Potter lived here. It is a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hadrian's Wall was built across northern England from about 122 AD on the orders of the Roman emperor Hadrian. It ran about 117 kilometres from coast to coast with forts and milecastles. Housesteads Fort and the dramatic section along the Whin Sill crags are among the best preserved parts. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Durham Cathedral was built from 1093 to 1133 and is one of the finest Norman buildings in Europe. It holds the shrine of Saint Cuthbert and the tomb of the Venerable Bede. Its rib-vaulted ceiling was an early step towards Gothic architecture. With the castle next to it, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, built between 1220 and 1472. It is famous for its medieval stained glass, including the Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. Visitors can climb its central tower for views over the city.

The Shambles is a narrow medieval street in York, with timber-framed buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries that overhang the street. It was once a street of butchers' shops. Today it holds small shops and cafes and is one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe. It is said to have inspired Diagon Alley.