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The 12 Best Beaches in England for a Weekend Away
From Cornish surf breaks to castle-backed Northumberland sands, these are England’s best beaches for a weekend, with clean water and something special.
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Top 10 Restaurants in Manchester for a Weekend Visit
Ten Manchester restaurants still going strong in 2026: Neapolitan pizza in Ancoats, Indian street food, a Lowry-loved chop house and a rooftop terrace.
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The Best Castles in Ireland and Northern Ireland to Visit
Clifftop ruins, royal rocks and a stone with a famous kiss. Here are the best castles across the island of Ireland, with the closures to know before you go.
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York Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Location and Tips
Alpine chalets on Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square from 12 November to 21 December 2026, in one of England’s most festive cities.
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Leeds Castle, Kent: Christmas 2026 and a Practical Visitor Guide
Leeds Castle sits on a lake in Kent, not in Yorkshire. Here’s what to see, when it’s closed in late 2026 and how to plan a day there.
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Best Things to Do with Kids in the UK: 11 Family Days Out
Eleven of the UK’s best family days out, from free London museums and steam trains in York to castles, zip lines and a famous causeway.
