If you’re planning a city break for upcoming holidays, then there are several attractive destinations in the UK to consider. You don’t need to travel far to find a city that’s both beautiful and compelling.
Edinburgh is a city that’s unique in several respects. You’ll find the castle sitting on the top of a hill, and a wealth of cobblestoned, historic beauty in the surrounding streets. It’s in this part of the world that JK Rowling came up with so many of her ideas for the Harry Potter books, and it’s easy to see how surroundings like these could have inspired such greater literature. If you’re a devout fan, then you might check out the Potter-related tours on offer in the city, too.
Liverpool is a city that’s synonymous with great music, and visitors won’t be surprised to learn that the tourist board here has made the Beatles a core feature of the city’s appeal. There’s more to Liverpool than the Fab Four, however. The docks are home to a series of gorgeous listed buildings, and there are dozens of stellar restaurants and pubs to check out, too.
Of course, you can’t really mention Liverpool without reference to its famous two football teams. If you’re in town and there’s a game on, then you might make a trip to watch Mohammed Salah et al. – or, at the very least, visit the grounds and pick up a shirt.
One of the country’s most famous university cities, Cambridge is not all that big – you can comfortably walk from one side to the other over the course of a single day. This means that it’s perfect for those who’d like to explore an assortment of historical sites, and go punting along the famous river Cam.
Thanks to some unique local planning laws, Bath is a city unlike any other in the UK. All of the buildings follow a certain classic aesthetic, and are the color of custard. It’s a city that owes an enormous amount to the natural springs upon which it was first built. The Roman baths are an obvious draw, here, as is the Jane Austen museum. If you have only a little bit of time to spare and want to get a flavor for what the city is like, then you might take a stroll down the city’s most impressive street, the grade-I-listed Royal Crescent.
The Welsh capital is home to one of the country’s most impressive castles, as well as an expansive park and a sweeping bay, around which is lined a string of quality restaurants and galleries. If you’re looking for a break that combines seafaring history with amazing nightlife, Cardiff remains a tough act to beat.
