England's North Country

In England’s North Country you’ll find the scenic splendour of lakes and mountains, dramatic coastlines and glorious National Parks combined with cities rich in history, attractions and culture.

Download the Chester podcast (7.3Mb), a city rich in heritage and style. With Roman origins, Chester has the largest uncovered Roman Amphitheatre in the UK and the most complete City Walls in England. Chester Cathedral, The Rows and Eastgate clock add to Chester's appeal combined with its nightlife, horseracing and shopping.

Download the Cumbria podcast (7.2Mb) and be inspired by Castlerigg Stone Circle, Skiddaw, Blencathra and Borrowdale Volcanics. Enjoy Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a history of Barrow-in-Furness and William Wordsworth's Dove Cottage where he wrote many of his famous poems.  

Download the Liverpool podcast (7.8Mb) for further information on this exciting and historic maritime city, home of the Beatles. Landmarks include the Albert Dock and Pier Head where the famous Mersey Ferries cross the river, the Liver Building with the largest clock face in Britain and the two Cathedrals. Find out about sporting events and the Beatle's Magical Mystery Tour which visits Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. 

Download the Newcastle-Gateshead podcast (7.2Mb) and listen to how the developments of stylish art galleries, cool hotels, fine music venues and classy shops have made this city culturally iconic and changed the banks of the river Tyne. With architectural feats including the world's largest tilting bridge and the 54m wide Angel of the North, it's combined an impressive engineering heritage with exciting modernity.

Download the Northumberland podcast (6.9Mb) to find out about a county full of attractions from Hadrian's Wall to Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh to Lindisfarne. Explore the coastal villages accessible by train and sample the local delicacies including Craster kippers which make for a proper British breakfast.  

Download the York podcast (7.2Mb) and listen to information on the history, culture and architecture of this great city. Find out about York Minster and the old City Walls which you can walk along. Explore the Shambles, narrow streets once filled with butchers' shops, but now with quaint boutiques. And try your hand at an archeological dig in replica excavation pits from the Roman, Medieval, Viking and Victorian eras.