Find short break ideas and plan ahead for your winter and spring 2024 holidays. Enjoy long country walks through autumn meadows and shady woods, and stay in classic English pubs to sample real ales and tasty regional grub. Find ideas for a half-term adventure with the kids or whisk your loved one away on a romantic city break. Discover a different side to an English seaside resort or eat your way around a foodie city; we have hundreds of ideas for 2024 short breaks in England.
Short breaks in England
Find short break ideas and plan ahead for your winter and spring 2024 holidays. Enjoy long country walks through autumn meadows and shady woods, and stay in classic English pubs to sample real ales and tasty regional grub. Find ideas for a half-term adventure with the kids or whisk your loved one away on a romantic city break. Discover a different side to an English seaside resort or eat your way around a foodie city; we have hundreds of ideas for 2024 short breaks in England.
Choose from hundreds of short break ideas...
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Food breaks and holidays
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Budget breaks in England
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Escape on a city break
Discover the unexpected and fall in love with old favourites again.
Book an unforgettable experience
From food tours to world-famous sights, visit our shop to book your next England adventure.
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Accessible breaks and places to stay
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Days Out in England
From subdued coastal walks to action-packed theme parks, find day trips near you and plan your next adventure.