As the UK’s leading region forsport, with a world-class reputation forhosting major World and European events, it is no surprise that the Northwest continues to attract some of the most famous and prestigious sporting occasions from across the globe. From the Visa Paralympic World Cup to the Open Golf Championship, the Northwest neverfails to excite ordeliver. Away from the football stadiums and athletics tracks, England’s Northwest is home to vibrant city life, breathtaking countryside, award winning industrial heritage, outstanding visitor attractions and a world-class cultural scene – including Liverpool as European Capital of Culture 2008 – all adding up to an unforgettable experience.