Birmingham
With a proud industrial past still evident in much of the city's urban architecture, Birmingham is a destination that will have history buffs keen to visit the Old Square and the Victorian Botanical...
City Guides - UK
Britain is far too diverse to be summed up in one small passage! Naturally, clichéd images abound - wee tartan terriers complete with kilt and sporran in the highlands of Scotland, pearly kings and queens in cockney London 'avin a right old knees-up, fluffy little Welsh lambs watching a game of rugby from the hill side - but if you've come to this damp little island looking for castles and cathedrals, 'olde' pubs, rolling hills and a sense of history permeating the whole country you not only won't be disappointed... you'll be astounded at how much more than that there is! All over the UK regenerated provincial cities are bursting with cutting-edge architecture and fantastic global cuisine all served up with a local twist.
Britain has the most unique blend of accents and attitudes and the four countries' (if you count Northern Ireland and they certainly wouldn't want to be left out!) cultures, languages and individual identities make for a heady mix. Add to that a richly multicultural population from our colonial past and it's hardly surprising that eclectic Modern Britain really isn't able to be 'clichéd'.
So you'll just have to come and discover what us Brits are about for yourselves! We can't guarantee good weather every time but you're certainly bound to have a great time...
To try to help you make sense of all these diverse elements we've put together some guides on the different areas you could visit and suggested some places we think you might find interesting, but we'd love to hear your suggestions as well so please let us know if you think we've missed a hidden gem!
Midlands
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has become one of the most exciting cities in the UK to visit for all ages and interests. With indoor skiing, climbing and sky-diving you can be sporty...
Northampton
Franklin's Gardens is home to Northampton Saints, the Premiership rugby club and former European Cup winners. The stadium, which is a 13,500 capacity all-seater, includes bars, a restaurant, hospitality suites and a fans...
North
Liverpool
When you think of Liverpool you think of Scousers, their tremendous sense of humor and friendliness, the 2 great football teams of Liverpool FC and Everton of course, and as well as...
Manchester
Manchester is the home of Manchester United, the worlds most famous and followed football club, (and of their less successful rivals Manchester City of course), as well as of Coronation...
Newcastle upon Tyne
Officially its Newcastle Upon Tyne, the Tyne being the famous river spanned by its 7 famous bridges, but its also Newcastle, The "Toon", home to the lovliest accent in all of Britain, and...
Sheffield
Sheffield gets its name from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. The city of Sheffield offers you the best of both worlds: a buzzing city centre and the peak...
York
Just two hours from London by train, York is renowned for its old world charm with quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster cathedral dominating the city's skyline. Don't...
Scotland
Edinburgh
Thoughts of Edinburgh immediately bring to mind the famous Edinburgh Castle, the tatoo, the Edinburgh Festival, Princes Street shopping, Murrayfield and the rugby and that wonderfully sophisticated accent. With streets steeped in...
Glasgow
Glasgow was European City of Culture in 1990 and the City of Culture tag has allowed Glasgow to showcase many of the facilities created by the city's Victorian philanthropists. Prime among...
South
Bath
The beautiful city of Bath is nestled in the valley of the River Avon, just over 100 miles to the west of London and is a perfect base to explore...
Brighton
Brighton is famous for the Royal Pavilion & Regency Architecture but there is so much more to discover in this lovely seaside town. Located on the south coast of England,...
Bristol
Bristol - Welcome to the city of bridges, balloons, boats, Brunel and Banksy. With it's history as a major seaport Bristol has a strong maritime history and it's sailors had...
Cambridge
You simply have to start off your stay in Cambridge by exploring one of the many beautiful museums and art galleries that abound, whilst admiring the beautiful architecture and majestic college...
Guildford
Guildford is an historic and thriving county town in the beautiful county of Surrey and the wonderful cobbled streets, historic buildings and famous Guildhall clock make Guildford one of the most attractive...
Maidenhead
The River Thames runs through Maidenhead and links it to some beautiful surrounding countryside as well as it's more famous neighbor, Windsor. Located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the...
Swindon
Probably best known now as the home of the internationally acclaimed comedy 'The Office', Swindon is a large, bustling town located midway between Bristol and London in the county of...
Woking
The town of Woking plays a major role in literature being the town in which the Martians first land in H G Wells' science fiction classic The War of the Worlds. It also features in...
Wales
Cardiff
The exuberant capital of Wales has great nightlife, a world famous stadium, history and culture aplenty and is a great base for exploring the rest of Wales. Cardiff Castle is a striking city-centre...
Swansea
Swansea and the surrounding area of the Mumbles and Gower peninsular is an area filled with beaches, events, activities, gardens, walking routes and great places to stay. The city of Swansea,...
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