Germany48-hour guide
Cologne Christmas Market Weekend: 48 Hours of Markets and Kölsch
Two days in Cologne in market season: the cathedral and its new ticket rules, five markets within walking distance, the Rhine and a round of Kölsch.
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FranceChristmas market
Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: A 48-Hour Weekend Plus Colmar
Two days in the self-styled Capital of Christmas, from Place Kléber’s giant tree to the cathedral platform, plus a half-hour train hop to Colmar.
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France48-hour guide
A Weekend in Paris: The 48-Hour Route, Food and Practical Notes
Our flagship two-day Paris route: the islands, the great museums, Montmartre at dusk, plus where to stay, what to eat and what to book before you go.
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United Kingdom48-hour guide
A Weekend in Leeds: 48 Hours of Arcades, Abbeys and Ale
Two days in Leeds: a giant Victorian market, free museums, a ruined abbey by the river and some of the north’s best pubs and South Asian food.
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United KingdomBeach guide
Margate Beach: Main Sands, Tidal Pools and Where to Eat
A sandy bay steps from the station, with an art gallery on the harbour and some of Kent’s best seaside food. Here is how to plan a Margate beach day.
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United KingdomChristmas market
Birmingham Christmas Market 2026: Frankfurt Market Dates and Tips
Birmingham’s German-style market returns to Victoria Square and New Street from 5 November to 24 December 2026.
