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Find your next short break with the official tourism board for England

  • Discover itineraries and travel information to help make your holiday planning easier.

  • Search by region or interest to find a break that's right for you.

  • Support small businesses, find top tips and get to know the best local spots.

Pretty cities with Christmas markets

  • From a spectacular Harry Potter filming location, to cheese tours, vintage shopping – discover our top picks of things to do in Norwich.

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    A pretty village square with cobbled streets at dusk
  • Follow in Vikings’ footsteps, shop for treasures in the Shambles and scoff incredible street food: these are the best things to do in York.

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    Woman posing beside a nutcracker prince statue, outside a christmas shop
  • From cathedrals to cocktails, discover fascinating history and romantic things to do in Canterbury on this relaxing two-day city break.

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    Group of people looking and photographing light show in a cathedral
  • Guided tours, quirky museums, Gothic architecture and top-notch local food

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    A quaint English town square in the evening.
  • From discovering a real-life Hogwarts to relaxing in a seaside spa, these are the best places to visit in Durham.

    Photo by: Durham Cathedral/David Wood

    Durham Castle during Christmas
  • Find the best inspiration for Cambridge weekend breaks; from the perfect afternoon punting down the river to fantastic foodie tours around the city.

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    Benets Cafe in Cambridge

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How to spend two days in Cheshire

Share breakfast with rhinos, gaze into space at Jodrell Bank and bag a designer bargain.

Photo by: Chester Zoo

A rhinocerous standing within a grass enclosure at a Zoo

Romantic filming locations in England

Wheelchair-friendly cities

  • From its famous castle to its vibrant Quayside, here’s how to spend an enjoyable, accessible two days in Newcastle.

    Photo by: Blackfriars Restaurant

    A smartly dressed staff member serving wine and food to a couple in a dining room
  • From afternoon tea on a bus tour to speedboat rides on the Thames, here’s what not to miss on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in London.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Daniel Wildey

    Group of people on board a speed boat on a city river
  • From live music and gin tasting to behind-the-scenes football stadium tours, here’s how to plan the perfect accessible break in Manchester.

    Photo by: Marketing Manchester/Rich J Jones Photography

    Location: Chinatown arch in Manchester

    The main ornate arched entrance to a city Chinatown.

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