If you haven’t heard about the U.K.’s heated debate on cutting ties with the European Union—dubbed a “Brexit”—you certainly will this week. Britons headed to the ballot box on Thursday and made the historic decision to leave the European Union.
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With a huge rise in local travel, UK breaks are ever popular right now. There are plenty of thriving city breaks to be had, from exploring the fascinating museums in Liverpool to heading to the sea in Portsmouth. Read our guide to the best cheap city breaks in the UK, and get inspired to escape the everyday. Start planning your affordable UK city break.
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Liverpool is a firm favourite with regard to UK city breaks and a fitting place to begin our roundup of the best cheap city breaks in the UK. There are plenty of sightseeing options here, and most are free. If you’re a dedicated Beatles fan, head to Strawberry Field, the inspiration for the iconic song, and enjoy a tipple at the Cavern Club, the legendary music venue where the Fab Four played.
If you are looking for your museum fix head to Tate Liverpool or the Liverpool World Museum – all without paying a penny. There is some incredible architecture in the city. Think Princes Road Synagogue for its Moorish Revival structures and the 18th-century touches of the Georgian Quarter for a wander. Discover the best affordable places to stay in Liverpool.
Liverpool’s iconic Cavern Club © VisitBritain
One of the best cheap city breaks in the UK is Manchester. One of the finest cities up north, Manchester is a vibrant place to be for a holiday. Head to the Northern Quarter for some drinks and music and head for a picnic in one of the city’s lush parks such as Haigh Woodland Park.
After that visitthe local galleries. Manchester Art Gallery and Whitworth Art Gallery are two of the most prominent art institutions in Manchester, both showcasing a diverse range of contemporary and historical art from around the world.
John Rylands Library in Manchester © Debu55y/Shutterstock
Hull was named the 2017 UK City of Culture and reminded visitors of the city’s impressive attractions. An unmissable sight, due to its sheer size, is the 2,300 metre-long Humber Bridge, standing proud as an engineering masterpiece in the city. For history and culture, head to the Ferens Art Gallery and the Streetlife Museum of Transport.
The latter is a favourite for little ones. The Deep Aquarium is a top choice for families. Accommodation is highly affordable. You can bet on an average stay in a hotel coming in as low as around the £25 mark a night. Start planning your stay in Hull.
Hull is one of the best cheap city breaks in the UK © Peteris Dancs/Shutterstock
For a bigger city to explore, head to Glasgow. An edgier version of Edinburgh, Glasgow has lots of appeal. Head to Royal Exchange Square to people watch, Kelvingrove Art Gallery to soak up some culture and Glasgow University to find the
If you haven’t heard about the U.K.’s heated debate on cutting ties with the European Union—dubbed a “Brexit”—you certainly will this week. Britons headed to the ballot box on Thursday and made the historic decision to leave the European Union.
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