You don’t have to spend heaps to have the perfect autumn holiday – England is full of cheap weekend break ideas, free things to do to and budget friendly activities that are perfectly purse-friendly. Hop on your bike and explore the South Cotswolds’ tranquil canal and bustling village; discover the old, the new and the curious at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in Shropshire and enjoy free entry to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival where you can munch your way around the pop up food village, festival bar, street food fair and producer market.
Budget breaks in autumn
Budget breaks in autumn
You don’t have to spend heaps to have the perfect autumn holiday – England is full of cheap weekend break ideas, free things to do to and budget friendly activities that are perfectly purse-friendly. Hop on your bike and explore the South Cotswolds’ tranquil canal and bustling village; discover the old, the new and the curious at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in Shropshire and enjoy free entry to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival where you can munch your way around the pop up food village, festival bar, street food fair and producer market.
Discover Portsmouth’s public art with a Blue Badge guide
Join one of Portsmouth's expert guides on a tour highlighting the sculptures, installations and amazing buildings populating the island.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Activities for all ages at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is a great place for the whole family to spend the day – and it’s free.
Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Pop-up galleries and festival arts in North Yorkshire
The Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage in North Yorkshire invites visitors to experience a unique weekend featuring 130 artists in 90 pop-up galleries.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a family day out at Batsford Arboretum
Experience the wild beauty of Batsford Arboretum in autumn and the splendid sight of rare birds of prey soaring above the surrounding Cotswolds Hills.
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Enjoy a camping weekend at the National Water Sports Centre
Take advantage of a budget break in Nottingham with a camping weekend at the National Water Sports centre, just 10 minutes from the heart of the city.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Discover the Cotswolds and Severn Vale by bike
Discover the south Cotswolds on a new bike route from Nailsworth to Frampton on Severn, enjoying Prema Arts Cafe, Uley Bury and the tranquil canal en route.
Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Find yourself down on the farm in the heart of Nottingham
Stonebridge City Farm is a slice of the country in the heart of the city centre, open every day and free to visitors.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Discover Bristol on a budget city break
From Banksy to Brunel, pirates to parks, Bristol on a budget is perfectly possible
Location: Bristol
Discover Bristol’s myths and legends
Delve into ancient folklore and uncover Bristol’s iconic landmarks on a family city break
Location: Bristol
Discover outdoor art on the Riverside Sculpture Trail
Learn about Sunderland’s past and present on the Riverside Sculpture Trail as you complete the final leg of the Coast to Coast cycle route.
Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
See an Egyptian mummy at the Hands on History Museum
The oldest secular building in Hull, Hands on History Museum, now proves a fascinating insight into Victorian Hull.
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
See unusual sculptures in Grizedale Forest
Discover the unexpected, the quirky, the confounding and the confusing in Grizedale Forest with a whole host of art inspired by the landscape.
Location: Windermere, Cumbria
Wig wam your way to Clumber Park
Camping in tents is so last year – why not try sleeping in a yurt or wigwam in the beautiful surrounds of Clumber Park?
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes around Bristol
Visit the filming locations in Bristol used in the recent BBC series featuring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Location: Bristol
Celebrate the golden age of beer in Kent
The Faversham Hop Festival is a unique family event that commemorates the golden days of hop-picking with two days of live music, dancing, great food and hops, hops, hops!
Location: Faversham, Kent
Eyes on the sky for Light up Lancaster
See the skies over Lancaster light up this autumn at the North’s biggest firework display as part of Light up Lancaster.
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Discover the history of Hertford Castle
As part of National Heritage Weekend, Hertford Castle will open its doors to the public free of charge.
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
Explore King’s Lynn’s rich history on foot
Explore 900 years of history found in historic King's Lynn, where medieval churches, secret courtyards and hidden alleys await your discovery.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Discover the City of London’s street food scene
Enjoy a bite, a browse and a brilliant day out in the historic surroundings of Guildhall Yard.
Location: London
See Lynn Lumiere light up King's Lynn's historic buildings
Rich in history and fascinating by day, Lynn Lumiere lights up some of King's Lynn's stunning building with an amazing animated light display every evening from dusk.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
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