From Hull and Dundee to Hereford, Paisley and Perth, these underrated UK spots are perfect for a two-night break when you want somewhere characterful, surprising and a little less obvious.
10 of the best weekend escapes beyond the usual suspects.
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Weekend Break
Edinburgh in spring for a long weekend
A practical and atmospheric Edinburgh long weekend itinerary for spring, with a Friday afternoon arrival, two full days to explore, and an easy Monday departure. …
Planning a UK city break made easy
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.
10 of the best UK regions for an early summer escape before the crowds
Early summer is the sweet spot. Britain has warmed up just enough to start behaving as though it might be a holiday destination, but not …
Salisbury, where England becomes almost unreasonably medieval
Salisbury is one of those cities that can make you wonder whether some committee in the 13th century was simply showing off. It has a …
Why Winchester is one of England’s most rewarding historic cities
Winchester is one of those cities that can make the rest of England look faintly as though it meant well but ran out of concentration …
Britain’s best counties for a long weekend escape
Some places are built for grand tours. Others are perfect for that precious three day escape where you want a change of scenery, a good …
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 …
Britain’s national parks guide
Britain’s national parks are not wilderness in the American sense. They are something more intimate and, for many visitors, more rewarding. These are lived-in landscapes …
The best national park short breaks for a change of pace
National park breaks have a useful habit of making even a modest weekend feel more wholesome, more scenic, and more impressive than your normal life …