5 Weekend City Breaks

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5 Weekend City Breaks 

With the festive season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to plan a weekend city break! Immerse yourself in history, culture and people. From local food and arts, nightlife, museums and shopping malls, there is a wealth of activities to indulge in including Christmas shopping.

Below is a list of 5 bustling cities worth visiting this festive season:

1) Bath. As the city sparkles with glittering lights, delightful aromas of sweet roasted chestnuts fill the air and cheer choirs sing carols by candlelight, soak up the smells and sounds of Christmas in Bath. There are plenty of ways to make the most of the festive season in Bath. Get all your Christmas shopping done in one go at the famous Bath Christmas Market, catch a traditional pantomime at Theatre Royal Bath or get your skates on and head to the outdoor rink at Bath on Ice.

2) Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s beauty is both staggering and inimitable. Shopping in Edinburgh ranges from the world’s best luxury names to local, independent talent just waiting to be discovered. One of the UK’s popular festive celebrations will come to life in Edinburgh city centre, with the biggest, brightest and best programme of events and entertainment to date. 

3) London. One of the world’s most visited cities, England’s buzzing capital is well worth the visit and has so much to offer, from magnificent history and culture to cutting-edge fashion and food. From Christmas markets and Christmas shopping in London to ice rinks, Winter Wonderland and festive events, there are lots of magical things to do at Christmas in London. Plan a weekend break and soak up the cities transformation with its twinkling lights, Christmas trees and seasonal decorations! 

4) Manchester. Youthful, diverse, energetic and bursting with character, Manchester is one of the most exciting places to visit in the UK right now where everybody and anybody is warmly welcomed. Christmas is a magical time in Greater Manchester and the perfect occasion to combine a short festive break with a spot of Christmas shopping. With hundreds of high street and independent boutique shops to choose from, Greater Manchester attracts visitors from far and wide, particularly during this period – and rightly so!

5) Oxford. Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. You'll find ancient and modern colleges, fascinating museums and galleries and plenty of parks, gardens and green spaces in which to relax. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas market, it truly is a magical experience.

Don’t miss out on the festive season, book a getaway using our online directory Hotels Available (https://hotelsavailable.co.uk/), an easy to use online directory of guest accommodation based within the UK and Ireland. 

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