Hidden gems
Dig beneath the surface of a city to find out where the locals eat, drink and have fun. One of the best ways to live like a native is to check out local blogs and newspapers, while keeping an eye on the free magazines handed out, especially in university towns. Consider being led by an official guide on an alternative tour of the city, perhaps taking in its spooky landmarks, its alternative scene or the best music venues. Your tour guide will be an expert in England’s hidden attractions and might be a local musician or maybe even a clairvoyant.
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Wander the medieval passageways & get lost in the City
Navigate your way through the intriguing streets of the old City and embrace its quirky nature.
Location: London, Greater London
Take a moment to relax in St Dunstan in the East
Relax in the grounds of this historic church, and enjoy the gardens growing through the ruins.
Location: London, Greater London
Take part in a 900-year-old tradition
Walk along Winchester’s water meadows to a beautiful medieval almshouse and you are following in the footsteps of weary travellers through the ages.
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Discover summer romance in a secret city garden
Plantation Garden is a tranquil three acre lush heritage green space in the centre of Norwich, but the challenge is to find it!
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Uncover Newcastle Highbridge Street
A cobbled hideaway off the Georgian grandeur of Grey Street, High Bridge is a must visit to uncover independent shopping and the city’s oldest pub!
Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
Go to the oldest brewery in Shropshire
Bishop’s Castle is home to the Three Tuns Brewery, the oldest brewery still in operation in the country.
Location: Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Indulge your sweet tooth in Cocoa Wonderland
Sneak into Cocoa’s enchanted chocolate wonderland for a true midnight feast and experience a lock-in with a difference.
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
See the gardens in bloom in Bournemouth
Head down to Bournemouth to see the extensive collection of gardens and enjoy the wide range of facilities on offer.
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Lose yourself in Chelsea Physic Garden
There’s more to Chelsea than fancy boutiques and Premier League football clubs, you know.
Location: London, Greater London
Uncover Manchester’s hidden gems
Get a taste of the city’s secret side and discover a plethora of unusual and wonderful places.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Enjoy a vintage day out browsing Sheffield’s Antiques Quarter
A flea market with 70 stalls of Retro, Vintage, Arts & Crafts (but no fleas) add even more to Sheffield's Antiques Quarter,
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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
5 gruesome murders in historical English homes
Some of England's historic houses and castles have played witness to some unsavoury tales of murder, deception and revenge.
