London steals the limelight when it comes to city breaks in the UK, but the great British explorer shouldn’t stop there. Aside from fellow capitals Edinburgh and Cardiff, there’s also the great Northern English cities of Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester to discover – each with their own unique legacies (often musical!). And down south lively coastal towns Brighton and Bournemouth combine great beaches with hip bars and boutiques. Keep reading for our UK coverage…
Separated by the river Tyne, the two cities of Newcastle and Gateshead have something for everyone, whether you’re a party goer, culture cat or avid shopper. Local blogger Rachel Kershaw shares her tips for a crazy weekend away… With a worldwide reputation as party city it should come as no surprise…
Enjoying a bag of fish and chips on the pier is a century old pleasure, but modern Brighton continues to add more and more strings to its bow, be they Bohemian boozers or spring Fringe festivals. Marc Elles is our guide on the south coast. Every city has its reputation.…
The latest of our Holiday Like A Local posts takes us to London, where long time resident and blogger Chris Osburn embarks on a two day staycation with €500 to play with… Guess who got to “holiday like a local” with a Skill prepaid card loaded with €500 (it was…
Worried that your weekend in London is heading towards Tourist Central, calling at all stations via Boring Break? We suggest you change onto our Secret Seven line and alight at any of these intriguing stops...
The South Bank of the River Thames earned its reputation as an entertainment district back in the Middle Ages when Londoners used to swarm here to enjoy unlicensed theatre performances, as well as more ribald activities such as prostitution and bear-baiting...