10 great UK weekend break ideas
Plan a Great British short break with our guide to 10 of the best tried-and-tested UK weekend break ideas, featuring historic cities, coastal escapes, foodie …
England
A mini adventure in the Forest of Dean with Tudor Farmhouse
The Forest of Dean was a big part of my childhood. I grew up not far away in Ross-on-Wye and spent so many weekends in …
A weekend in Alnwick, Northumberland: A 48-hour itinerary
Rolling hills, sandy beaches, tiny islands, medieval castles and fantastic seafood – just a few of the reasons Northumberland is one of my favourite places …
A weekend in Cambridge: 2-day Cambridge itinerary
How to spend a weekend in Cambridge: Discover the best things to see, do, eat and drink in Cambridge in a two-day itinerary featuring this …
Hidden London tours: Euston’s lost tunnels
For years I commuted to work in London on the underground to Euston station. I’d walk through its miles of tunnels and down to the …
A weekend in Chester: A 48-hour itinerary
It was my first trip to Chester, but as I walked around I started to feel a sense of déjà vu. It was like someone …
The underground secrets of Dover Castle tunnels | UK day trips
On the surface Dover Castle is England’s largest castle, defending the Kent coastline from invaders since 1066. But below ground it has another hidden side. …
Sandwich, Deal & Dover: A White Cliffs Country road trip
There aren’t many sights more classically British than the White Cliffs of Dover. They were the first or last sight of home for generations of …
A weekend in Rye, East Sussex: 2-day Rye itinerary
How to spend a weekend in Rye, East Sussex: Discover the best things to see, do, eat and drink in Rye in a two-day itinerary …
Alternative things to do in London
Samuel Johnson said “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” …