Destinations

North England

Travel tips to North England

Welcome to the north of England! The castles and fortress region of England offers hiking and active vacationers as well as relaxation seekers and culture enthusiasts the optimal vacation spot. Our destination port Newcastle is already a highlight. It offers cosmopolitan cities with numerous highlights! Well connected by road or hiking trails you can reach other pearls of the North: Durham and York. Both cities are waiting for you with impressive castles and cathedrals. And those who have not yet had enough of the castle atmosphere can discover Northumberland for themselves.

Let yourself be enchanted by Northern England

Travel northwest and you will arrive in an area dominated by steep mountain ridges and sparkling lakes: the Lake District National Park. From the Visitor Center (Lake District Visitor Information Center), you can take the most challenging hikes, past countless mountain lakes.

In Yorkshire, you can walk through moorland landscapes brightened by flowers with purple and yellow splashes of color. You can take the toughest long-distance footpath in Britain, take a cruise on the Trans Pennine Canal, cross the Humber River over one of the longest suspension bridges in the world or stroll through boutiques along ancient roads.

Northern England travel guides

Newcastle

The northern city of Newcastle is a hub of culture, with exciting events, stunning riverside bars and an array of museums and galleries.

Liverpool

Discover Liverpool! Of course, the Beatles and the legendary band's history are a major attraction in the city - but otherwise Liverpool has exciting sights just waiting to be discovered by you.

Durham

The historic city of Durham is world famous for its magnificent cathedral and castle and was one of Britain's first cities to achieve World Heritage status.

Manchester

Experience Manchester! See for yourself that the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is anything but gray and is great for a city break!

Cumbria

The charming landscape of Cumbria attracts vistitors with 16 shimmering lakes, the highest mountains in England, green valleys and a salty breeze from the sea.

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall runs near the Anglo-Scottish border from Carlisle to Newcastle and was originally used as a border fortification system.

Northumberland Coast

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the 100-mile long Northumberland Coast provides an unforgettable experience.

York

York is one of the UK’s most historic cities, and has been at the heart of many major events during its 2,000 year history.

Visit stunning sceneries

The North Pennines are officially recognized as one of the most beautiful and natural areas in England. They are home to Europe's first geopark with the largest continuous waterfall in England, the "High Force". Here you will discover a unique flora and fauna, for which this area is famous.

Tees Vally greets its visitors with a sublime coastline of steep cliffs, peaceful hills and stunning scenery, where you will find small, medieval market towns.

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.

To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.

Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.

Find out more VOTE NOW

Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.