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Find heritage and culture on a city break

Indie shopping, great nights out, accessible countryside and sourdough galore in your new favourite city.

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Famous filming locations, big cats, cosy pub lunches and more things to do on a Hertfordshire break.

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Two women walk through the gardens of a heritage house

Go behind the scenes of Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle, see Jane Austen’s House and discover quirky art and shopping spots.

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Hampshire Food Festival

Dine like Henry VIII, see iconic sights by bike and taste local beers on a short break in Newcastle.

Location: Gateshead

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Discover historical landmarks, fresh seafood and where to stay in Kent on this introductory four-day break.

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Climbing the cathedral and seeing Magna Carta are just some of the best things to do in Lincoln.

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A woman and a man walk up a steep hill in a heritage City

Discover the best restaurants in Bristol, immersive museums and upscale shopping in Clifton on a weekend break.

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Rear view of a man standing on a paddleboard in a harbour at dawn.

Walk in the footsteps of the Peaky Blinders, indulge in a legendary curry and take on the shops (and bling) of Birmingham

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A couple strolling through an ornate English Town Square

Enjoy art, vintage shopping and the best restaurants in Coventry on a two-day break.

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Find the best inspiration for Cambridge weekend breaks; from the perfect afternoon punting down the river to fantastic foodie tours around the city.

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There’s plenty to do (and eat!) in Northumberland. Food and travel creator Shu Lin shares her highlights over 24 hours

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View along long stone wall over the fields at sunset

Discover ancient history, ghost tours, Yorkshire puddings and sunset cruises on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in York.

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Shopping street just after a rain shower. Historic buildings line the street and shoppers walk between them. A sky with cloud is overhead.

A weird and wonderful day trip to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby

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Woman walking along a coastal path towards a ruined abbey

Take a punt on Oxford and uncover Harry Potter locations, fascinating (and free!) museums and hotels you won’t want to leave

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Two women walk across a courtyard among heritage buildings

From Coventry cathedrals to Cadbury World, Michelin-star cuisine and the Black Country Living Museum, discover the real West Midlands.

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Two women explore the ruins within the grounds of a Cathedral

Combine cheap eats and opera with shopping and art on eclectic city break in Leeds.

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A majestic shopping arcade with ornate domed glass ceiling.

This pretty-as-a-picture city has more than enough history and attractions for one of the best accessible short breaks in England.

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An elevated view of a Cathedral set amongst trees and a river

From castles to caves and Robin Hood’s hideaway to Batman’s lair, discover the many things to do in Nottingham.

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A display highlighting the city of Nottingham

Famous maritime and musical heritage blend with boutique hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and galleries to make this one of the best places to visit in England.

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Gentleman photographing the tower in the skyline from the roof of the Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside.

Rolling hills and waterways, famous market towns and stately homes await in this secret pocket of England

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From cathedrals to cocktails, discover fascinating history and romantic things to do in Canterbury on this relaxing two-day city break.

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A man and a couple in a punt on a small river surrounded by gardens and houses

Gay-friendly hangouts and grand Victorian landmarks blend with vintage shopping and buzzing restaurants in England’s most famous seaside town

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From discovering a real-life Hogwarts to relaxing in a seaside spa, these are the best places to visit in Durham.

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From Shakespearean legends to river cruises and rum school, this two-day itinerary showcases the top things to do near Stratford-upon-Avon

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A young couple at Anne Hathaway's Cottage sitting on Tom Hare's 'The Moon Seat', Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Hitch a ride on the cloak-trails of the mysterious Pendle Hill witches on this two-day supernatural sojourn

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Pendle Hill from Barley Lane, Twiston, Lancashire, with a field of buttercups in the foreground

From stately homes to pretty villages, beautiful beaches to gourmet food, there are so many things to do in Essex.

Photo by: Visit Essex/Kerry McLaughlin

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From wild swims and sculpture trails to the real-life Emmerdale – explore amazing attractions in West Yorkshire on this three-day trip

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City Park in Bradford

From chilling with meerkats to craft workshops at iconic potteries in Stoke, this four-day trip puts Staffordshire in the spotlight

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A group of people looking across the Trent and Mersey Canal at several historic buildings in Stoke

In the spotlight: Manchester

Explore Manchester’s culture and heritage heavyweights, from its late-night music venues to revered galleries and museums.

Photo by: Ben Ephgrave

A performer on stage at Manchester's Cruz 101 club

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