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.
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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
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Venture beneath the city streets on the Mersey Tunnel Tour
Take a look underneath and behind the scenes of this most famous of English rivers.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
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Cycle along the new China Trail
Grab your bike and explore the new cycle trail linking Stoke-on-Trent's 'China' attractions to celebrate the 'China' anniversary of the National Cycle Network.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
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Explore the autumnal landscape of The Forest of Dean
With miles of tracks and footpaths to explore, The Forest of Dean offers endless pleasure for walkers, whether it's a 30 minute gentle stroll or a two hour ramble.
Location: Coleford, Gloucestershire
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Enjoy relaxing walks in Wolds Way Lavender and Herb Farm
Experience a relaxing visit to Wolds Way Lavender and Herb Farm and explore the 12 acre family-run site with a wide range of lavender & herbs.
Location: Wintringham, North Yorkshire
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Explore the rolling woodlands of Shorne Woods Country Park
Enjoy autumnal walks in Shorne Woods Country Park’s 292 acres of rolling woodlands, wetlands and meadows via a variety of waymarked trails.
Location: Gravesend, Kent
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Go ghost hunting in ‘Europe's most haunted city’
York claims to be the world’s first city to run ghost walks – you’ll soon see why, with tales of murder, mayhem and gore at every corner.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
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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
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Experience an 18th century watermill in action
Make your way to Cogglesford Watermill to see the River Slea flowing through the mill producing organic flour.
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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Learn about Hull’s historic pubs on the Hull Ale Trail
Venture into Hull’s Old Town amidst cobbled alleyways and staithes and join Hull’s Ale Trail.
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
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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
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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
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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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Brighten up your autumn with Sunderland Illuminations
Don't mourn the arrival of longer, darker nights; let the North East coastal city of Sunderland fill your autumn with light and magic.
Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
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