Category Archives: Weekly City Spotlight

Weekly City Spotlight: Portsmouth

Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower

The UK’s only island city, Portsmouth is situated on England’s South Coast in the county of Hampshire. The birthplace of Charles Dickens and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Portsmouth is also recognised for its significance as a main naval port, and HMS Victory together with the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior can be found in its dry dock, which the oldest of its kind still in use. Portsmouth is a hugely popular waterside destination and the millennium trail offers visitors a chance to explore the waterfront further, with attractions such as the D-Day Museum, Portsmouth Cathedral and the Spinnaker Tower all found in this historic and cultural city.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Plymouth

Coastal View of Plymouth

Plymouth is located on Devon’s south coast between the River Plym and the Tamar. With the city centre offering visitors fantastic shopping facilities as well as beautiful architecture, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour are a joy to explore with cobbled streets and art galleries, which sit alongside cafes and restaurants in the old port area. With the likes of Sir Francis Drake and the Pilgrim Fathers setting sail from its shores, and its military significance, Plymouth is a fascinating location for a city break.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Peterborough

Peterborough Cathedral

Located in the East of England, Peterborough is the largest city within the county of Cambridgeshire and is situated on the River Nene. The birthplace of the famous poet John Clare, Peterborough offers attractions such as the beautiful Cathedral, the Thorney Heritage Museum and the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, as well as being home to the Nene Valley Railway. With Queensgate just one of the many retail facilities on offer in the city, together with an array of restaurants and bars, visitors can enjoy relaxing walks whilst exploring the many nature reserves and parklands that are located in Peterborough.
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Weekly City Spotlight: Oxford

Birds-eye View of Oxford

Known as the City of dreaming spires, Oxford is located in central southern England and is a city full of stunning architecture and rich heritage. Home to the world famous University of Oxford, with its 38 colleges situated throughout the city, a visit to Oxford provides for breath-taking surroundings, which can be explored further on foot or bicycle. With guided tours an excellent way to get the most out of your stay, visitors can learn more about Oxford – the home of Inspector Morse and a source of inspiration and filming location for Harry Potter. With beautiful parks and gardens, Oxford also boasts amazing shopping facilities, all of which ensure an amazing city break.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Nottingham

The Council House in Nottingham’s Old Market Square

Famously associated with the legend of Robin Hood, the city of Nottingham is located in the East Midlands. Those choosing Nottingham for a city break can expect a chance to explore attractions such as its Castle and the amazing underground caves, with examples of finest architecture located throughout the city. Home to 2 universities, the city offers an array of museums and galleries and a fantastic nightlife, in addition to great sporting venues and an abundance of shops and restaurants.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Norwich

Norwich Cathedral

Famously the home of the Canaries, the city of Norwich is located in the East of England in the county of Norfolk. With many historic buildings such as the beautiful Cathedral and magnificent Castle, Norwich also offers its visitors attractions such as the Stranger’s Hall and Castle Museum, with theatres and art galleries also found in the heart of this cultural city. With the opportunity to tour the city on foot or by bus to learn more about its history, Norwich offers excellent shopping facilities, and is also surrounded by numerous parklands and green spaces, ideal for those seeking a relaxing city break.
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Weekly City Spotlight: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Greys Monument

Newcastle Upon Tyne is located in the North East of England, in the county of Tyne and Wear. With a rich heritage and historically part of Northumberland, visitors can learn more about the city’s history at the Great North Museum and the Discovery Centre, which is also home to collections including science, technology and maritime artefacts. A visit to the Quayside offers a wealth of restaurants and bars, with the chance to stroll along the beautiful River Tyne and cross the Millennium Bridge. With unique attractions such as the Victoria Tunnel running under the city, Newcastle is full of surprises and those looking for cultural experiences, or the opportunity for retail therapy, will find themselves spoilt for choice.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Manchester

Manchester Town Hall

The city of Manchester is located in the North West of England, and is famous as being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Home to a number of top bands, the city is noted for its music scene as well as a vast array of historic attractions such as Albert Square and Manchester’s beautiful Cathedral. With museums based in Manchester housing a wealth of significant artefacts, it is also famous for its football, and the city offers endless places to explore for the thousands who visit it each year, with tours available on foot or by bus to learn more about this remarkable city.
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Weekly City Spotlight: London

Skyline View of London

As the nation’s capital, London is a city full of world class attractions and endless iconic buildings. Rich in heritage it is home to Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and Westminster with more modern additions to its skyline including the Shard and 30 St Mary Axe, more commonly known as the Gherkin. With fantastic museums, beautiful parklands, a world renowned theatre district and a wealth of shops, hotels and restaurants, London really does have it all.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Liverpool

Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building

Liverpool is a fantastic location for a city break, situated in the north west of England in the County of Merseyside. A UNESCO World Heritage City, Liverpool welcomes thousands of visitors to its endless attractions including its amazing Waterfront, St George’s Quarter and Cathedral, as well as its many museums and galleries and fine examples of architecture. A key location for those with an interest in sport, the city is home to both Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs, with Aintree Racecourse which holds the Grand National each year also proving a popular attraction. In addition to offering excellent shopping facilities at the Liverpool One complex, Liverpool is famously known as the home of The Beatles, and today offers visitors a lively and varied nightlife with a wealth of restaurants, clubs and bars, many offering live music.
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