Summer’s finally here, the perfect time to round up friends and family, pack your bags and explore the best cities the UK has to offer. Not sure where to start? Relax – we’ve put together a helpful guide on how to make the most of your summer and enjoy an effortlessly Travelodgical city break.
1. Pick a city
Where do you want to visit the most? The UK’s home to some of the most historic, fascinating, beautiful and fun cities in Europe, and luckily there’s a comfortable Travelodge in almost all of them.
With so many city centre Travelodge hotels available up and down the UK, you really are spoilt for choice; so whether you want to soak up the culture of the capital, enjoy the excitement of Manchester, discover the rich history of Liverpool or admire the beauty of Oxford, you can stay right where you need to be.
2. Book early
Once your city is chosen, it’s time to book your room and the best way to make your stay Travelodgical is to book early and direct with Travelodge.
We’ve got thousands of rooms across the UK available from just £29, so make sure you get the best locations and cheapest price by booking as early as possible. And remember to book direct – you’ll always find our lowest prices on the Travelodge website.
3. Start the day off right
You’ve arrived at your hotel, dropped off your bags and are ready to start a day of exploring when you start to feel your stomach rumbling. Luckily we’ve got breakfast covered. Choose from a great selection of morning treats at a fantastic price and head off on your adventures set up for the day.
The only thing left to think about is where to head first…
4. Uncover a world of history
From Roman ruins and medieval castles to stunning monuments and grand Victorian houses, the UK’s cities are bursting with history.
There are countless historic attractions and important sites in every city that offer free entry, as well as a wide variety of museums housing ancient artefacts and fascinating exhibitions covering the worlds of natural and man-made history, science and sports.
5. Explore the great outdoors
Beautiful green spaces, rolling hills and picturesque canals might not be the first things that come to mind when you think of a city break, but you’d be surprised.
Whether you’re taking a stroll through London’s famous parks, meandering along the canals of Leeds or Liverpool or climbing the many hills of Bristol or Edinburgh, the UK’s cities are full of beautiful landscapes perfect for exploring in the summer.
6. Soak up local culture
One of the best things about the cities of the UK is the variety of different cultures, each city having its own unique character and charms.
Picturesque Oxford, for one, is full of quaint and friendly small pubs, ideal for relaxing summer evenings, while Bristol is known as a progressive hub of creativity. The likes of Manchester and Nottingham have bustling energy and renowned nightlife waiting to be enjoyed. Head to a bar, music venue, park or theatre to find out what makes each of these cities so unique.
7. Get creative at an art gallery
If you’re the creative type, why not visit one of the UK’s world famous art galleries? Each city has a variety of galleries and creative spaces that offer free entry and are full of incredible work sure to inspire.
There are of course the big names – London’s Tate Gallery and Edinburgh’s National Gallery of Modern Art, for example – but there are also plenty of smaller independent galleries showcasing the work of new and emerging artists.
Want to book a city break? Find your destination now.
