AHEAD of the summer holidays, here are some of the best castles and heritage sites in the north west to visit this year.
Car maintenance brand Prestone scored every castle, palace and national heritage site across the UK on a range of factors – including average temperature, visitor ratings, average rainfall and online popularity to create an ultimate ranking of historic days out.
The list reads: "It’s no surprise that castles dominated the top five in the north west; Lancashire, Chester and Cumbria have long been renowned for their mighty keeps and strongholds.
"While Beeston Castle came out on top, Lancaster Castle wasn’t far behind despite having a considerably higher average rainfall score.
"Indeed, it might be umbrellas at the ready for a staycation in the north west, with more rain than any other part of England.
"Don’t let that put you off though, as the region’s imposing castles and excellent driving roads make it a great place for a cultural getaway."
For more, visit holtsauto.com/prestone/news/the-uks-top-british-destinations-index/
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