Explore the UK's Fantastic Cities

 

Long a popular seaside holiday destination, Brighton retains its traditional charm while offering plenty of exciting events and hip shops and cafes. It has iconic attractions, such as the Royal Pavilion and the Brighton Palace Pier, funfair rides, water sports, a fantastic LGBTI+ scene and much more! Brighton is a great weekend trip destination whether you are travelling with the family, as a couple or with friends, the city has something to offer for everyone.

 

Top Tips for Visiting Brighton

• Have a wander through the Lanes, a series of narrow streets packed with independent cafes and shops in 16th century builings, and experience the uber cool side of Brighton
• Check out Sea Life Brighton, the world's oldest operating aquarium and marvel at its intact gothic features alongside the marine life
• Take a ride on the British Airways i360, a 150 metre oberservation tower offering stunning views over Brighton, the South Downs and the Channel
• Explore the Devil's Dyke just outside of Brighton for a lovely walk in the South Downs
• Test your problem solving skills with your friends or family at Escape the Vault escape rooms and make your way out of one of Brighton's oldest bank vaults within 40 minutes. Are you up for the challenge?
• Get out of your comfort zone and take part in a new challenge with Bookado in Brighton - try abseilling, kayaking, bungee jumping, paintballing and much more!

 

 

 

Bristol is brimming with places to explore and its alternative vibe means there is always something different to discover. The city's world famous son Banksy has put the city on the map for striking and poignant street art and it can be easily accessed with a host of fantastic walking tours. Bristol is also home to some wonders of the industrial past, such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel's SS Great Britain. If that wasn't enough there is a buzzing food, drink and live music scene, making the city a popular city break destination.

 

Top Tips for Visitng Bristol

• Cycle along the Bristol & Bath Railway Path and enjoy 13 miles of beautiful scenery
• For the daredevils out there - take a tour underneath the Clifton Suspension Bridge
• Explore the city's old docklands and check out the M Shed museum for a fascinating insight into the city's history
• Take a walking tour of the city and explore the world famous street art

 

Best Ways to Explore Bristol

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The nation's captial has so much to offer the visitor with an amazing selection of museums, monuments, attractions, parks, shops and restaurants to be explored. With its excellent transport via the London Underground and bus services you can easily see so much in one trip! Take a tour of Buckingham Palace, enjoy a service at Westminster Abbey, check out the shops on Oxford Street or simply take a stroll through Hyde Park. With our advice you can make sure that you see the top sights, as well as those hidden gems!

Top Tips for Visiting London

• If you don't want to pay for a tour of one of London's many churches, join for a service and experience the magnificent buildings as they are meant to be without a charge
• Take the tube to Hampsted Heath and marvel at the views of the city skyline
• Join one of the city's many walking tours for great insights into its fascinating past - there are a huge array of themed tours so find the one that best fits your interests!

 

 

Manchester is a fantastic place to visit with a host of new businesses constantly appearing across the city offering the best food, drink and entertainment around. The city centre is rich in handsome Victorian architecture from the city hall to the magnificent John Ryland's library, which if it has not retained its original purpose has now been transformed. This is a city of great food, world-class football, live music and much much more!

 

Top Tips for Visiting Manchester

• Head to Mackie Mayor, a former Victorian meat market that is now a food hall home to several independent businesses selling a variety of cuisines
• Take a city walking tour from the Manchester Tourism Office and find out all about the city's history and political significance
• Head to the John Ryland's Library for free entry to one of Manchester's most impressive buildings

 

Best Ways to Explore Manchester

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