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Hull: a city of culture, comedy and cruises (and more)

Kingston-upon-Hull was named the second-ever UK City of Culture in 2017. The chairman of the judges described Hull as ‘a city coming out of the shadows’. And having once been…

07 December 2023

Get happy in Halifax

UK city breaks are ever popular with families, couples and even adventurous singles. But why limit local getaways to actual cities? The larger towns of England have plenty of to…

08 November 2023

Visit Preston: better by degree

Preston lies at the heart of England’s northwest and is one of the best connected cities in the UK. Its station is a key point on the West Coast rail…

08 November 2023

Christmas in Manchester

Christmas shopping is a chore for some. Leave it too late, and the stress levels pass the angel at the top of the Christmas tree. But if you’re not enjoying…

27 September 2023

Christmas in the Lakes

There’s nothing like a long country walk at Christmas time. And there are few better places to take one than the matchless English Lake District. There’s clean, fresh air, stunning…

27 September 2023

Be our Guestz

The past few years have seen a renaissance of the Great British holiday. The idea of a ‘staycation’ is no longer a quirky alternative to a foreign holiday. For many…

08 August 2023