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Planning a weekend break or a much-needed romantic trip away and in need of fresh ideas and holiday inspiration for 2024? We’ve got just the thing. From England’s best gardens to Harry Potter filming locations, 24-hour city breaks ideas and some of the most charming villages and countryside in the world, we have plenty of recommendations to help you escape the everyday.

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Manchester

Top places to visit on a Manchester city break

From touring Etihad Stadium to sipping cocktails in The Northern Quarter, discover incredible things to do in Manchester with our in-depth guide.

 
Albert Dock, Liverpool

UK Breaks: 24 hours in Liverpool

Whether you fancy an evening on a rooftop bar, or in a cosy restaurant, Liverpool will be a city break to remember.

Location: Liverpool

 
A row of colourful houses in Norwich, England.

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.

 
Woman wearing trench coat and pink hat walking through narrow historic street of York, North Yorkshire, England.

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.

 
View from a height over the rooftops of Oxford city, the historic buildings and the landmarks of the university city. Night. Buildings lit up.

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.

 
The city of Bath, a UNESCO historic world heritage site, and a town full of visitor attractions. View over Pulteney Bridge and the weir on the River Avon. Georgian Bath.

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.

 
British Airways i360, Brighton

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. .

 
Cathedral ruins in Coventry

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.

 
People sitting on the grass in Greenwich Park with a view of City skyscrapers in London, England

7 London villages to visit

Get your fill of the countryside without leaving London with a visit to these charming urban villages.

 
Rosie in a sit ski at Chill Factore

Join Rosie Jones and Mike Wozniak on an accessible break to Manchester

Join Rosie Jones and Mike Wozniak as they explore Manchester as part of Channel 4's Mission: Accessible series.

 
External view of Exeter Cathedral under a cloudy blue sky

9 reasons to visit Exeter

From striking architecture to free city tours, there are plenty of reasons why Exeter is one of the best places to visit in Devon.

 
Hotwells Docks, Bristol Marina and boats with the coloured houses of Clifton Wood and Ambra Vale, Bristol, England.

Top places to visit in Bristol

Whether it’s the sophisticated streets of Clifton Village or the wild waters at The Wave, there are plenty of reasons to make Bristol your next city break.

 
Couple walking through Freight Island in Manchester

Escape to Manchester on a foodie break with Eulanda and Omo

From mouth-watering street food to canal-side dining, take a bite out of Manchester with Eulanda and Omo’s foodie-focused guide to Manchester.

 
This bridge across the River Cam between the St John's College's Third Court and New Court

13 places for a romantic break in England

Treat your other half to a couple’s weekend away or a slap-up meal at England’s most romantic restaurants.

 
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. View across the river Tyne at Quayside with the Baltic and historic buildings on the riverbanks.

Top things to do on a Newcastle city break

From the Angel of the North to the Victoria Tunnel, discover the best Newcastle landmarks and things to do on a city break to NewcastleGateshead.

 
Downhill view towards the shops on Steep Hill

Top things to do in Lincoln

Scale new heights at Lincoln Cathedral, see the Magna Carta at Lincoln Castle and peruse the legendary Lincoln Christmas Market on a city break in Lincoln.

 
View of Chester Rows from one of the galleries

Our favourite things to do on a Chester city break

Navigate Chester’s city walls, go shopping on The Rows and meet furry friends at Chester Zoo on a city break in Chester.

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