Planning a UK city break? This guide helps you choose the right city, pick a good base, plan a relaxed itinerary and avoid the classic mistake of trying to do far too much in one weekend.
Planning a UK city break made easy
Food and Drink
50 things everybody should do in an English summer
English summer is not always reliable, but when it works, it is glorious. Here are 50 classic things to do in England in summer, from fish and chips by the sea to village fêtes, wildflower walks, pub gardens and sunset cliffs.
20 of the best seasonal festivals and events in the UK
A seasonal guide to the best UK festivals and events in 2026, with confirmed dates and official links to help you plan the perfect trip.
The best UK regions for food lovers
Some parts of Britain seem to have treated food not merely as sustenance but as a matter of regional identity. A coastline here, a dairy …
Belfast, or how to build a city out of smoke, ships and stubbornness
Belfast is one of those cities that seems to have lived several completely different lives and kept souvenirs from all of them. It was a …
30 Top UK festivals and events for April and May 2026
Quick takeaways April and May are excellent months for getting out and about in Britain. The weather is usually improving, the gardens are waking up, …
Seagulls, sequins and seaweed, a Brighton love story
There are plenty of places in Britain where the sea meets the land and people try their best to enjoy the bit in between, but …
Bristol, Brunel’s playground and Banksy’s outdoor gallery
Bristol is one of those cities that cannot decide what it wants to be, so it simply becomes everything at once. Medieval port. Georgian show-off. …
Leeds, where Victorian confidence meets modern caffeine dependence
Leeds is one of those places that people think they understand until they actually turn up. They imagine a sensible northern city that does its …
Aberdeen, the granite city that learned to sparkle
Aberdeen has the kind of name that sounds faintly stern, like a headmaster who still believes in proper posture. It sits up in the northeast, …