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Seek out the best ideas for city breaks. Choose between destinations for romantic weekends, theatre packages, spa breaks or historical tours and watch the world race by in England’s buzzing, fast-paced cities.

Take a weekend away and experience the unrivalled atmosphere of London , the multicultural appeal of Manchester or the lights and sounds of NewcastleGateshead . Find art and musical history in Liverpool and cultural hotspots of Leeds and Birmingham . Be seduced by the historic charm of Exeter  and Nottingham  or explore the portside attractions of Bristol and Portsmouth .


Fast-paced spots for culture, shopping and nightlife

London skyline at night; VisitBritain images;

London

 Head to Brick Lane in the east for sumptious curries and quirky shopping, and soak up Soho's cool at its jazz and blues clubs.

Shopping in the Victoria Quarter, Leeds; Source: VB Images;

Leeds

Catch the Northern Ballet at the Grand Theatre and head to the Royal Armouries for a history lesson with a difference.

Manchester; Copyright VisitManchester;

Manchester

Head to the fashionable Northern Quarter for live music, cool bars and retro shopping.

From the Avon to the Tyne

Bristol

An effortless mix of urban cool with green credentials makes the city of Bristol the beating heart of the West Country.

NewcastleGateshead

A city with an ever-present dialogue between the ultra-modern and ancient, urban and rural, traditional and innovative.


Heritage, cathedrals and maritime attractions

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard; Copyright; visitbritainimages.com;

Portsmouth

Climb the iconic Spinnaker Tower for spectacular views of the Solent and visit the Historic Dockyard for naval history galore.

Cathedral Quarter Exeter; Richard Austin;

Exeter

Explore medieval passageways that stretch under the city and marvel at the Gothic cathedral.

Walker Art Gallery Liverpool; VB Images;

Liverpool

Take the kids to Bug World, catch some stand-up comedy and discover The Real U-Boat Story.

Eat in Birmingham's legendary Balti Triangle

Birmingham

Catch some live music at The Sunflower Lounge and challenge your head at Thinktank.

Nottingham

Discover the City of Caves' murky past and indulge in some Michelin-starred grub at Sat Bains.


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