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Urbis at night, Manchester

Life would be pretty dull if we couldn’t indulge ourselves from time to time, and autumn is the perfect time of year for a spot of retail therapy, a day trip with the kids or a night out with friends. In this section you can find out the best places to eat - autumn is food festival season, shop, and have fun, and if you’re on the hunt for something a little more unusual, where the spookiest ghost walks and tours take place. It’s all part of England’s vibrant city culture.

England's city culture

Arts and culture

Art and culture

Cutting edge galleries, stunning works of art and dynamic theatre mean the arts are thriving in England.

Foodie weekends

Foodie weekends

Dining in England has changed beyond all recognition in recent years - find out what's cooking.

Fun with friends

Manchester's Northern Quarter

Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or prefer a quieter time of it, there's plenty to enjoy with friends.

History and architecture

History and architecture

England's cities read like a timeline of the nation's long and eventful history with their own architectural treasures.

Music

Music

Few countries in the world offer as many opportunities for a music-fuelled city break as England.

Romance

Romance

World class cuisine, balloon flights at sunset and punting in Cambridge are just some of our romantic tips.

Shopping

Shopping

The English have turned shopping into a national pastime and the breadth of opportunities is staggering.

Spas and relaxation

Spas and relaxation

England's cities are full of peaceful havens, from spa hotels and day spas to Turkish bathhouses.

Take the kids

Take the kids

City breaks are a fantastic way to keep kids of all ages entertained whatever the time of year.

Ghost walks and tours

Ghost walks and tours

Live dangerously and visit one of our haunted cities this Halloween. Or are you too frightened?

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