From York we passed through Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool to Chester, where we would overnight at the Mill Hotel and Spa.

In Leeds we mainly enjoyed the old architectural styles. There were just so many places to see especially museums.

Again there were so many sights and attractions in Manchester. We chose to find the Shambles and sit in the the sun outside one of the pubs and have a pint, eat and watch the world go by...very close is Harvey Nicks and the Arndale centre. We then walked through the city just enjoying the sights we passed. ** Manchester Cathedral may be worth a look.

Liverpool is a pretty city, from architecture to cobbled pathways, Georgian style and green parks.

Here’s where we think you should stop for that candid moment.
* On the steps of the Metropolitan Cathedral at one end of Hope Street. Or head to the other end of Hope Street, overlooking the Anglican Cathedral and you have two spots for perfect pictures.
* Hop aboard the ferry to sail across the River Mersey and take shots of the waterfront and the city from the river itself.
* In the daytime, the red pillars of the Albert Dock add a brightening warmth to the red brick warehouses that line the dockside. Once the sun sets you’ll see stunning opportunities for pictures looking out across the water, with Mann Island and the other buildings on The Strand reflected in the waters. Bright lights, big city!
* ferry and go to Seacombe Docks. They’re you’ll be able to capture the city and it’s waterfront in full glory, with the River Mersey
* From the sound of Liverpool - Radio City Tower
* Either end of Castle Street
* Liverpool’s Chinatown is through the Chinese Arch.

Things to do :
* The Beatles Story, Albert Dock is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. The exhibition is located on the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Albert Dock and will guide you through the music, culture and story of the band that changed the world
* The Beatles Story, Pier Head is the Beatles Story’s second site and is located in Mersey travel’s eye-catching Ferry Terminal Building. The Beatles Story, Pier Head offers two exhibitions and also a unique multimedia experience.

From here it's on to Chester and by now we needed to put our feet up. However Chester also has so much to see. Chester is one of the UK’s great heritage cities, and a perfect spot for an intimate getaway.
Lovebirds can take a romantic walk along cobbled lanes, unwind fireside in a cosy restaurant and drift away in a luxurious hotel. It has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse, and largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old cathedral and 700 year old unique shopping rows. Chester is also home to the UK's number one zoo.

Things to do:
Chester’s historical treasures:
? Our city walls are the mostcomplete in Britain, and date back
2,000 years to the Roman occupation.
? The ornate Eastgate clock was built to celebrate Queen Victoria’s
Diamond Jubilee in 1897, and remains one of the most photographed clocks in the world.
? Chester’s Rows - a 13th century network of covered first-floor
walkways - housing many of the city’s wonderful shops and cafes.
? Our 1,000 year old cathedral can now be enjoyed from 100 feet up,
on a Cathedral Tower Tour.
? Chester racecourse, The Roodee, is the oldest in the country, with
races dating back to the 1500s.
? The Roman amphitheatre dates back to the first century AD, and
was the largest in Britain.
* cruise along the River Dee
* Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the largest outlet of its kind in the UK, will reward shoppers with high-end fashion brands, discounted
prices and plenty of places to eat and drink.
* Since the 1200s, Chester’s main shopping area has been separated
into floor-level shopfronts and The Rows, a covered series of elevated
walkways. These rows encompass tearooms, bookstores, boutiques
and galleries.