City breaks A-F

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City breaks A-F

About Bath

About Bath

A world-famous destination! In addition to its wealth of golden-stoned heritage there's a surrounding countryside rich in history and intoxicating beauty.


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About Birmingham

Victoria Square, Birmingham

Cosmopolitan in its make-up, this is an exciting city, hosting a range of visual and performing arts and a variety of music and theatre, difficult to surpass.


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About Bradford

Bradford Theatre

From the impressive National Museum of Photography, Film and Television to the  Industrial Museum which charts the city's industrial heritage through to modern times.

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About Brighton

Brighton Beach

More than the seaside, more than the city, the mix is more than double the fun. Fashionable, funky and loaded with style, this city has everything you could want.

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About Bristol

The Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the River Avon

This has always been an adventurous city in search of new horizons. In bygone times, explorers and merchant adventurers set off on epic journeys from its harbour.

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About Cambridge

Kings College Gate House

The city and its surrounding area hold an unrivalled reputation for being a centre of excellence both in learning and ambience. The name Cambridge instantly summons breathtaking images.

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About Carlisle

Carlisle Town Centre

A city of vital strategic importance. Its magnificent castle, founded in 1092 by William the Conqueror’s son, now stands as testament to the years of feuding over the English-Scottish border.

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About Chester

Eastgate Row South, Chester

The most famous destination in Cheshire is Roman Chester. With 2,000 years of history, this is one of Europe’s top heritage cities – and it is easy to see why! 

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About Chichester

Chichester Cathedral

The Roman heritage of Chichester is very much on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace and medieval to Victorian buildings can be seen at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum.

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About Coventry

Coventry Cathedral

City of myth and legend, famous for Lady Godiva and St George the dragon-slayer, is the ideal visitor destination with its great shopping facilities, range of bars, restaurants and historical buildings.

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About Derby

About Derby

The compact city centre makes exploring easy. Three free museums include the Silk Mill, Derby’s Museum of Industry and History – part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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About Durham

About Durham

Durham was described by Bill Bryson as 'a perfect little city'. Its history shows in every cobble - it even used to be a principality! 



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About Exeter

About Exeter

An intimate city brimming with colourful character and steeped in ancient history. Discover more about Exeter’s fascinating past on a free guided tour. 


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