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.
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
Discover Bristol’s myths and legends
Delve into ancient folklore and uncover Bristol’s iconic landmarks on a family city break
Location: Bristol
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 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
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
On your marks, get-set, go on a Bath Running Tour
Lovers of running, walking and hiking can see the best of Bath’s attractions whilst getting fit on this unique tour.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Enjoy free culture in Birmingham
Discover how arty Birmingham is, from the world’s largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite works to a creative hub packed with new artists.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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
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
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
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
Indulge in all things affordable and vintage in York
‘York Does Vintage’ better than anyone else as the city’s affordable vintage fair in Merchant Adventurers’ Hall transports you to bygone eras.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
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
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
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
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
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
Discover secret roman sites in London
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Roman London; see an exquisite bathhouse, Roman amphitheatre and other remarkable artefacts.
Location: London
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
Get back to bread basics at Green's Mill
Discover England’s only city centre working windmill, whose sails are an unmissable sight on Nottingham’s skyline.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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