Content Produced in Partnership with Virgin Atlantic, Visit Britain and Marketing Manchester

From the bustling industrial cities of Manchester and Liverpool to the peaceful grounds of Alnwick Castle and the grandiose caverns within Thor’s Cave, Northern England is a playground for the modern-day explorer with a big imagination. Now with nonstop flights from San Francisco and Boston to Manchester, you can dive straight into this English treasure trove in no time at all. Still need some convincing? The best of Northern England is just a click away.