Quality of Life

North England has been consistently voted the best place in England to live and work. Our high quality of life is key to attracting and retaining highly educated and skilled employees at a competitive price.

From idyllic villages and scenic coasts to bustling modern cities like Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester, North England has a diversity of places to live, work and play.

• Many affordable housing options, including lively market towns, small villages, urban areas and sophisticated waterfronts.
• First-class cultural attractions and venues for drama, art, opera, ballet and music, and a rich cultural history, including The Beatles, LS Lowry and William Wordsworth.
• Some of Europe's most dramatic, natural scenery in places like the Pennines, the Lake District and Northumberland. Plus a rich architectural heritage, including Chester Cathedral, Durham Cathedral and Blackwell House.
• Top international soccer teams, including Manchester United, and professional rugby, basketball and ice hockey leagues. North England, home of the 2008 British Open, has certainly earned its reputation as The Golf Coast. And we are home to many of Britain's top horse racing events, including The Grand National.

To learn more about the quality of life in North of England, visit these websites:

Visit Engands Northwest  and Visit Northeast England