England Short breaks

Sometimes life is tough. What you need is a short break to England to get away from it all. So whether you fancy city breaks or just need a short weekend getaway, we have the perfect England break for you.

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England, a country of patchwork landscapes: from the rugged coastlines and golden beaches of Devon and Cornwall, to the craggy mountains of the Peak District, the ancient forests riddled with folklore, to the picturesque Lake District, to great cities and to centuries-old villages of heart-warming charm. Woven into its fabric lies a rich-veined Englishness, earthed in a heritage of stone circles, Arthurian legend, Shakespeare, the triumphalist ego of a crumbling aristocracy, and the cocky independence of an island nation.

Vibrant, multicultural and contradictory, contemporary England is a place of extremes yet, at times, fiercely united. From the essential glories of London, Stratford, Gloucester and York, to the quirky delights of Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester, Englands cities are lively, buzzing places, where a love of nostalgia strains against a spirit of inventiveness.

Enjoy the unrivalled beauty of the Cotswolds and the Dales, but travel the byways of Northumberland, and church-laden Lincolnshire too. With time to spare, escape the tourist trails and wander over peaceful countryside, savour real ale at a country pub, visit a traditional town market, or sample Englands new-wave wines and a cosmopolitan cuisine that rivals any in the world. England today is welcoming, friendly, fascinating and fun, where pomp and circumstance balance the often bizarre idiosyncrasies of its people, and a sense of humour is the passport to certain acceptance.

Durham Tourist Information Centre

Address: 2 Millennium Place, Durham City, DH1 1WA

Email: touristinfo@durhamcity.gov.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 191 384 3270

  • Pump It Up
    Ministry of Sound invites you to join them on Wednesdays for Pump It Up, an aerobic workout class held on the dance floor. Just don't wear stilettos.
  • Hyde Park
    Acquired as a hunting ground by Henry VIII in 1536, Hyde Park now covers 350 acres and has become one of London's finest landscapes.
  • London Eye
    The giant wheel of the British Airways London Eye began carrying its first passengers at the beginning of 2000 and has now given 21 million people the best bird's eye view of the capital.
  • Holkham Beach
    Much of North Norfolk has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - and with good cause. The beach at Holkham is a very special stretch that scorns deckchairs and is blessed with some of the best that English nature has to offer. The net result is miles and miles of clean golden sands, white sand dunes and big, big skies.
  • Barbican Centre
    The Barbican Centre, located in the heart of the city of London, is a 35-acre residential estate housing Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue. The complex includes the Barbican Hall (concerts), a cinema and two theatres - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit.
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