Weekly City Spotlight: Leeds

Leeds by Night

Located in West Yorkshire, the city of Leeds offers a lively and vibrant break with a great range of attractions to visit. With first class shopping facilities located across the city including the Victoria Quarter, Leeds is home to a number of attractions from the amazing treasures of the Royal Armouries Museum and Leeds City Museum, to the splendour of stately homes such as Temple Newsam House. Attracting thousands of visitors, the university city of Leeds includes historic places of interest such as Kirkstall Abbey as well as the Armley Mills, in contrast to the recently opened First Direct Arena, a modern super-theatre entertainment centre. With a fantastic array of restaurants and clubs, Leeds also holds a number of festivals throughout the year, celebrating all this great city has to offer.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Lancaster

Skyline View of Lancaster

Located in the county of Lancashire, Lancaster is set on the River Lune in the North West of England. With so much to offer those looking for a city break, Lancaster’s Castle is a fantastic place to start, just one of many historic buildings within the city. The stunning Williamson Park provides a chance to relax and explore attractions such as the Ashton Memorial set in over 50 acres, and with a range of museums in the city, historic Lancaster can also be revisted. With shops, restaurants and café’s galore, the docks and quay areas are also on offer, making Lancaster a beautiful and diverse place to visit.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Kingston upon Hull

Queen’s Gardens in Kingston Upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire on the River Hull. A city break brings something for everyone, with Hull as it is commonly referred to, steeped in history. With cobbled streets and fine examples of architecture throughout the Old Town, visitors can also explore Hull’s rich heritage with a visit to the Museum Quarter. With the Marina, beautiful parklands and stately homes also featuring on the attractions list, a great way to see Hull is by following the Seven Seas Fish Trail. With trail maps available from the Tourist Information Centre and suitable for all ages, the trail ensures you uncover the many treasures Hull has to offer.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Hereford

Skyline View of Hereford

Situated on the River Wye, and close to the Welsh border, Hereford is located in the centre of the county of Herefordshire. Hereford offers a wide choice of places to visit including High Town with a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants for those who enjoy retail therapy, to the more historic attractions such as The Old House and Hereford Cathedral. Hereford Racecourse provides for an exciting day out, and you can learn more about Hereford by visiting its many museums, or take a relaxing walk along the river to appreciate the beauty of this rural location.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Gloucester

Aerial View of Gloucester

The beautiful city of Gloucester is set in the South West of England, in the county of Gloucestershire, on the River Severn. Situated close the Welsh border and with Bristol nearby, a city break in Gloucester offers a wide choice of historic attractions including the magnificent Cathedral. With Gloucester being the Country’s most inland port the Gloucester Docks are a sight to behold with traditional ship building and restoration still taking place. With the Quays area offering a great selection of shops, restaurants and cafes, Gloucester also boasts a number of museums displaying its rich heritage including the National Waterways Museum and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, a visit to Gloucester will make for an interesting, exciting and relaxing break for all.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Exeter

Aerial View of Exeter

Set in the heart of Devon on the River Exe, a city break in Exeter provides for an exciting opportunity to explore attractions from the historic Quayside to the glorious Cathedral, as well as architectural delights such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery. With underground passageways dating back to the 14th century running under the High Street, Exeter’s rich heritage offers a chance to visit the likes of Tuckers Hall and St Nicholas Priory, transporting you back in time some 900 years.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Ely

Skyline View of Ely

Located in Cambridgeshire, Ely is a city that is both historic and picturesque. Close to both Cambridge and Newmarket, and approximately 80 miles from London, Ely is situated on a kimmeridge clay island within the Fens, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Ely offers a range of attractions including its magnificent Cathedral, museums and galleries. The Waterside provides a chance to explore peaceful surroundings on foot, with the option to take a boat trip on the Great Ouse. With a wealth of cafés, restaurants and an abundance of shops, Ely provides a great location for a city break.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Durham

Durham Cathedral by the River Wear

Durham is a fantastic choice for a city break, situated in the North East of England on the River Wear, this beautiful city welcomes thousands of visitors each year to explore its rich heritage, with Durham Castle and Cathedral both recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Durham has it all with a range of historic attractions to visit such as the Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, and Palace Green Library, amazing architecture, and tranquil settings including Crook Hall and Gardens. Durham offers a great range of restaurants and cafés, with shops from high street names to independents all presented on its cobbled streets. Located within County Durham, easy access is provided to the heritage coast and the breath-taking views of the Durham Dales.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Derby

Derby Guildhall

Situated on the River Derwent, Derby is located in the East Midlands of the country, and is surrounded by the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The historic city has a wealth of places to explore, including a number of museums and attractions such as the Derby Gaol, offering something a little bit different. St Peter’s and the Cathedral Quarter are a must for shoppers, with a maze of streets offering independent and specialist shops, as well as high street names in an historic setting.

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Weekly City Spotlight: Coventry

Skyline view of the city of Coventry

Coventry is located in the West Midlands, close to Birmingham and is the 11th largest city in the UK. Visitors to the city can enjoy such historic attractions as its famous Cathedral and St Mary’s Guildhall, and explore its many museums, including the Coventry Transport Museum which details the key role played by Coventry in the British motor industry. Coombe Country Park provides a beautiful location with lakes, woodland and gardens in the 500 acre site, perfect for a relaxing day out.

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