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Ride a steam train on the East Lancashire Railway
This beautifully restored heritage railway puffs through stunning countryside, quaint villages and historic towns.
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Get the inside story on Manchester’s music scene
See the sights of the city that inspired Manchester’s legendary music scene and made it the envy of the world, with Manchester Music Tours.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Explore Manchester’s canals on a city cruise
Choose from one of the city’s sightseeing cruises and get ready to discover Greater Manchester and its industrial history by boat.
Location: Manchester, Salford, Trafford and beyond
Head down to The Quays for a day out on the docks
There's always something happening at The Quays, Greater Manchester's most exciting waterfront destination.
Location: Salford and Trafford, Greater Manchester
Uncover the secrets of HiDDEN Manchester
Unlock a wealth of history and culture with HiDDEN, a collection of eight ‘hidden gem’ attractions dotted in and around Manchester’s city centre.
Location: Manchester and Salford
Rainy Day Activities: Discover Sheffield’s story at Kelham Island Museum
The ‘Steel City’s’ unique industrial story is brought to life through interactive galleries at this captivating indoor museum.
Location: Kelham Island, South Yorkshire
Eat like a local at Kirkgate Market
This traditional covered market is one of the biggest in Europe with fresh food stalls that will get your taste buds tingling.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Shop in style in the beautiful Victoria Quarter
Marvel at this collection of beautifully restored Victorian shopping arcades in Leeds and browse the luxury shops within them.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Skate in the City at Broadgate Ice Rink
Enjoy the magic of Christmas in the heart of the City at Broadgate Ice Rink
Location: London
Explore Liverpool’s buzzing waterfront
Be entertained, amused, informed, inspired – and well fed – in one of the city’s most lively and interesting quarters.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Cross the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bristol's best known icon and engineering masterpiece, Clifton Suspension Bridge is 150 years old and spans the Avon Gorge.
Location: Bristol
Visit the SAS Memorial at Hereford Cathedral
This spectacular memorial to the SAS regiment at Hereford Cathedral welcomes those seeking reflection, pilgrimage and worship.
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Discover all-time greats at the London Classic Car Show
Get up close and personal with hundreds of classic cars at the London Classic Car Show between 14-17 February.
Location: Docklands, London
Top things to do on a Norwich city break
England’s very first UNESCO City of Literature, the fine city of Norwich has a long list of things to do that’ll keep you on your toes.
The best things to do in York
Explore York's bizarrely named streets, paranormal past and Viking heritage on a break to this North Yorkshire city.
Top things to do on a city break in Oxford
Whether it’s punting on the River Cherwell or learning about the real Alice in Wonderland, there are heaps of things to do in Oxford.
Top things to do on a Bath city break
A spa destination since the Roman era, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath is full of remarkable things to do.
Make furry friends at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is a unique combination of zoo and farm set in 100 acres of North Somerset countryside, just six miles south of Bristol.
Location: Bristol
Top things to do on a Brighton city break
Sometimes known as ‘London by the sea’, the cosmopolitan coastal city of Brighton is loud, proud and brimming with things to see and do. .
Our favourite things to do in Coventry
Immerse yourself in art, theatre, food and history on a break to Coventry, 2021's UK City of Culture.
7 London villages to visit
Get your fill of the countryside without leaving London with a visit to these charming urban villages.
