Lonely Planet Manchester, Birmingham & Around is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you in this region. Have your insides turned upside down at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach, enjoy a Shakespearean performance in the Bard's Tudor hometown Stratford-upon-Avon, or wander the opulent halls and grand gardens of Stamford's Burghley House; all with you trusted travel companion. Begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Manchester, Birmingham & Around:

• Full-color maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, arts, food, architecture
• Useful features - includes Need to Know, First Time, Travel with Children, Top Experiences, Great Outdoors
• Covers Chester, Liverpool, Lancaster, Blackpool, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and more

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

• Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges
• Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews
• Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience
• Seamlessly flip between pages
• Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
• Embedded links to recommendations' websites
• Zoom-in maps and images
• Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Manchester, Birmingham & Around is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled in this particular region of England.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet England for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.