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Your travel choices in the United Kingdom made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in the United Kingdom's cities.

The United Kingdom is among the world's most popular destinations.  Whether you are a fan of art, history, architecture, shopping, nightlife or beaches, its cities will welcome you for a memorable stay. From London to Edinburgh, from Glasgow to Manchester, you will be delighted by its pub food, world-class museums, black cabs, medieval castles, spectacular festivals and so much more. 

United Kingdom

London

Caxton Grill

Century Club

Corinthia Hotel London

Hotel Indigo

ME London

Oxo Tower Bar

Picturehouse Central

Portrait Restaurant

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

12th Knot

Outdoor terrace, featuring panoramic views over London, plus great American and British cocktails and a lovely atmosphere.

Aqua Spirit

A contemporary Japanese restaurant with a stunning rooftop terrace high above Regent Street.

Bar Elba

Covered rooftop bar in Waterloo, serving up cocktails, food, and heaps of party vibes.

Radio

View of many of the most iconic London sights. Live DJs, fine small plates, and tasty drinks.  Rooftop brunch every weekend.

Radio Rooftop

The Rooftop

Situated in the heart of the city and at one of London's most iconic landmarks, The Rooftop, is an oasis set high in the sky overlooking Trafalgar Square and London's spectacular skyline. 

Offering a seasonally changing menu of delicious European-inspired dishes and a carefully curated cocktail and drinks selection, The Rooftop is the perfect spot to unwind, relax and soak up those London views.



Along the banks of The River Thames, from the West End to the towers of Canary Wharf; every corner of London hosts eye-catching scenery and amazing activities. The city offers a fusion of cultures and nationalities, and London’s music and art scenes are unique. Head north to Camden for modern venues The Roundhouse and Dublin Castle. Visit Kensington in South West London for the prestigious Albert Hall.

Historical landmarks include the impressive St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and its famous clock tower Big Ben. The grand residences of Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court offer a delightful royal experience combing art galleries, architecture, and garden walks.

London’s beautiful green spaces are also places of history and the arts. The Royal Parks worth seeing include St. James Park, Richmond Park, and Hyde Park. The latter is home to some fascinating monuments including: The Serpentine Bridge and the Diana Memorial Fountain.

Culinary choices are vast. Recommendations include a visit to China Town and Borough Market near London Bridge. At night check out a comedy club, nightclub, historic pub, or a trip on the London Eye. Fancy something more unusual? Book a twilight walk across the roof at ‘Up at The O2’, London’s most iconic entertainment arena.

London is culturally rich, exciting, inviting, architecturally beautiful, and fun. You will love this city no matter where you are from.

Your travel choices in Bath made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Bath.

Bath is the only city in the United Kingdom designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety.  Since Roman times, visitors have been heading to its natural thermal hot spring, and today you can still do the same.  It is the only one in the UK you can bathe in.

Bath is the ultimate pioneering destination designed for wellbeing and enjoyment.  It is one of the favorite and most charming tourist spots in England, overflowing with history, culture, Georgian architecture and quaint places to eat, drink or shop.



Bath

Your travel choices in Belfast made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Belfast.

The former shipbuilding city has overcome its troubled past to become one of the United Kingdom's coolest destinations. Belfast is a lively blend of history, art murals, excellent food, vibrant nightlife and friendly people with a recently voted 'sexiest accent'.   It is also the city where nearly every local you meet in a pub will tell you a story about Game of Thrones, including that they have been an extra or know someone who has.  Great craic guaranteed!



Belfast

Your travel choices in Birmingham made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Birmingham.

Birmingham is a friendly city with a fine self-deprecating humor.  Famous for a remarkable history and a mighty industrial heritage, it is a popular city oozing quiet confidence and pride.

Only second to London in size, it is an underrated giant only 90 minutes away by train. It offers many architectural gems, some of the best shopping experience in the country, one of the UK's greenest city centers, and a renowned foodie scene.

The city superb waterways, with more miles of canal than Venice, is lined with unique scenery making it ideal for pleasure boating adventures.  Birmingham is also home to a prominent jewelry quarter where around 40 per cent of British jewelry is made, and it hosts over 50 notable festivals each year. 

Birmingham

When you visit Bradford you will experience a compelling mix of culture and history, from aspects that include both modern and 19th Century landmark architecture, to an eclectic cuisine born from its vibrant and diverse population.

Historically, Bradford benefits from an interesting contrast of gritty industrial history and the legacies left behind by famous artistic sons like David Hockney, the Brontë sisters and the composer Frederick Delius. 

These factors form an important part of the reason why tourists have so much to enjoy in the area having created interesting venues like the Bradford Industrial Museum, The David Hockney Gallery at Cartwright Hall and The Brontë Parsonage Museum.

Via modern society the city has acquired other impressive attractions, most notably The National Science and Media Museum, a haven for pop culture enthusiasts that is dedicated to image and sound technologies. This popular exhibition will take you on a fascinating exploration of film, television, photography, animation and video gaming, and validates why Bradford, unexpectedly, became the world’s first UNESCO City of Film.

Bradford has much to offer the enthusiastic shopper with several impressive retail outlets including The Bradford Mall and the underground complex Sunbridge Wells, which forms part of the historic Victorian trading quarter. This atmospheric network of tunnels is lined with small shop units, restaurants and bars, whose main entrance is close to Bradfords award winning City Park, a public square famous for its mirror pool, the largest urban water feature in the UK.

The city’s multicultural influences are beautifully highlighted within Bradford’s Lister Park, gardens that feature Islamic and Indian architecture, and offer a unique environment that can be enjoyed by the whole family during the day.

Bradford is no less entertaining at night! If you like your leisure time served with a dramatic flourish then the city has several theatres worth attending. Those of note include the Bradford Playhouse and The Alhambra Theatre, a theatrical venue considered to be one of England’s finest, and one that offers entertainment in the form of plays, musicals and traditional pantomimes. 

For foodies this northern city is a multinational delight of restaurants and cafes serving dishes that originate from all over the world. It is renowned for its Persian, Pakistani and Indian cuisine and both strict vegans and rampant meat eaters alike will find much to satisfy their culinary demands.

Bradford is an exciting destination for any tourist and whether your interests lie within modern culture, literature, retail therapy, art, history or on a restaurant’s menu, you will find much to enjoy in this fascinating and enjoyable city.

Bradford

Your travel choices in Brighton made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Brighton.

Brighton is Britain's most popular seaside resort.  It offers a fun and quick escape from London for the traveler seeking sun, sea and creative gastro pubs.  It is also perfectly suited for a family trip with its notorious pier jam-packed with amusement arcades and exciting rides. And all will love its bustling alleys with vintage shops, independent boutiques and trendy cafes.

Brighton

Your travel choices in Bristol made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Bristol.

The Sunday Times chose Bristol as the UK's best place to live three times in four years.  The city has also been named the best place to study, one of the top five most inspiring cities, and the country's friendliest city in a Coop survey of 4,000 people.

Bristol earned all this praise because of its vibrancy, creativity,  tolerance, multiculturalism, color and lifestyle.  This student town is an eclectic hub encouraging all people to make exciting things happen.

The city has a rich history clearly visible in its mix of architectural styles and iconic landmarks.  It enjoys a dynamic street art culture and a lively music scene making it a fun travel destination for all.


Bristol

Your travel choices in Cambridge made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Cambridge.

The city is dominated by Cambridge University, an 800 year old institution composed of 31 architecturally dazzling colleges. King's College, with its renowned gothic chapel, is the most famous of them.

Besides its medieval character and educational fame, Cambridge is a  modern town with a young and vibrant feel, and numerous romantic green spaces.  Building from its Norman past, the city remains an important market town boasting many attractions. Visitors can enjoy the day exploring the bustling market square, or punting slowly down the river Cam with its quaint bridges, or attending one of the many exceptional cultural events like the Midsummer Fair, the famous Cambridge Folk Festival or a world-class film festival.


Cambridge

Your travel choices in Cardiff made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Cardiff.

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has reinvented itself from one of the busiest coal dockyards in the world into an exciting administrative, shopping and cultural hub.  It is known for a profusion of historical castles, ancient houses, and the largest array of arcades dating from the Victorian and Edwardian era in the country.  These wonderfully refurbished arcades transformed in exhilarating shops, boutiques, galleries and lively cafes have earned Cardiff the title of City of Arcades.

Cardiff is an unmatched destination for sports lovers.  Not only is it a place to watch top-notch rugby or football, visit one of the largest stadiums in the world with a fully sliding roof, but the stunning surroundings of the city are a dreamland to hikers, cyclists and water sport enthusiasts. 









Cardiff

Located only 20 minutes by train from Birmingham, and just under an hour from London, this West Midlands city is well within everyone's reach.

Coventry was the birthplace of Britain’s car industry having been founded by Daimler in a disused cotton mill in 1896. Discover its automobile history at the Coventry Transport Museum, where you can view the biggest collection of British cars, motorcycles, and bicycles in the world. Admission is free and you can even try out the 4D land speed record simulator!

The city has three beautiful cathedrals to explore. St. Michaels, the most famous, was greatly damaged during a German Luftwaffe raid on 14 November 1940. A new building, named The New Cathedral, was built alongside allowing medieval history to stand strikingly next to modernist architecture.

Other cultural landmarks include the Belgrade Theatre, one of the busiest regional theatres in the country. Theatre Absolute and the Warwick Arts Centre are also worth a visit, and the historic country house Coombe Abbey offers a romantic setting to recharge your batteries.

2-Tone Records was established in Coventry in the late 1970s by Jerry Dammers. The music label launched The Specials and other ska-influenced bands such as Madness and The Beat. The 2-Tone Village sits just outside the city centre and celebrates Coventry’s 2-Tone heritage. Here you will find the 2-Tone Café, Simmer Down Caribbean Restaurant, 2-Tone Corner sub-culture shop, and the Hall of Fame memorabilia store.

Amongst Coventry’s many thriving food venues is Fargo Village, a repurposed industrial space home to such delights as the Gourmet Food Kitchen and Leave it to Esmie. The Rising Café set in the grounds of Coventry Cathedral is also a locals favourite.

If your mission is to experience a fascinating mix of modern and historical culture then you must visit Coventry.

Coventry, the place where Lady Godiva rode naked to protest over high taxes, and the very first UK city to boast an IKEA store!

Coventry

Your travel choices in Edinburgh made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Edinburgh.

With its fascinating history and rugged charm, the capital of Scotland is one of the United Kingdom's most popular destinations.  It is a beautiful city with many enchanting celebrations and traditions forged out of its rich Scottish heritage. 

In Edinburgh, visitors will discover a center of culture and arts with world-famous festivals, outstanding culinary experiences, a distinct fashion style and a buzzing nightlife. And did we mention whiskey?

Edinburgh

Your travel choices in Glasgow made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Glasgow.

Authentic and charismatic, Scotland's largest city is known to make all visitors most welcome.  Once a trade and industrial powerhouse, Glasgow has reinvented itself as an interesting and creative city.  

You will be enchanted by Its rich history, stunning architecture,  festivals and culture.  You will love visiting its quirky shops and boutiques. You will be surprised by its trendy culinary scene and legendary nightlife. And, did we mention whisky and football?



Glasgow

Your travel choices in Leeds made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Leeds.

Leeds is a busy, cosmopolitan university city that emerged from its  illustrious industrial past as a major hub for hosting world-class cultural and sporting events, encouraging a unique, original food scene, and becoming a favorite shopping destination for big brands or budget deals.  

Leeds is a multicultural place oozing energy, diversity and creativity at the heart of the action.  Its convenient location makes it a desired gateway to many memorable day trips to Yorkshire's top historical sites and to some of the most beautiful landscapes and countryside in England.


Leeds

Set in the East Midlands, Leicester is only a one hour and fifteen minutes train ride from London. Situated on the River Soar, the famous Grand Union Canal runs through the very heart of the city.

Leicester is a must for history buffs. The Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre is located close by. The venue records and celebrates the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses in 1485. The King Richard III Visitor Centre in town is dedicated to the last of the Plantagenet kings, a royal now reburied in Leicester Cathedral.

To step into modern times tourists can visit the National Space Centre that houses six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower.

Leicester built its reputation on the wool-based clothing industry and though the mills have long since closed, the city is still a thriving centre for fashion and textiles. The largest covered outdoor market in Europe is also located south of the iconic Clock Tower and stalls are open six days a week.

Blessed with a large Indian population Leicester is naturally home to one of the biggest celebrations of Diwali, the festival of light, outside of India. Up to 35,000 people attend the Diwali lights event on Belgrave Road each year. Festivities include food markets, live music, and dancing, Bollywood film viewings, and parades through the city streets.

Leicester City Football Club achieved fame right across the world in 2016, when, against all the odds, they unexpectedly and remarkably won the Premier League. This accomplishment is considered to be one of the greatest sporting stories of all time.

With events like the annual Leicester Comedy Festival and venues like the Curve Theatre, and the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, the city also attracts visitors interested in cultural arts.

Finally, Leicester is also the birthplace of several British national treasures - including Richard and David Attenborough, Engelbert Humperdinck, Gary Lineker, and perhaps most importantly, the English food delicacy: Walkers Crisps!


Leicester

Your travel choices in Liverpool made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Liverpool.

Liverpool is a compact, easy-to-navigate city with a rich history. Its centre has significantly improved in the last few years. The once famous docking port has reemerged as a bustling area with stunning buildings, galleries, museums, bars and restaurants. 

Liverpool is a fun city with a big heart.  It is friendly and welcoming with a lively student population and down-to-earth locals well-known for their edgy humor and unique accent.  The night scene is very active with numerous partying spots like Seel street, voted the UK’s fourth hippest street.  And the music scene is not too bad…


Liverpool

Your travel choices in Manchester made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Manchester.

Manchester, England's second city, has gone from industry powerhouse to major cultural hub.  It has something for everyone making it a very popular destination.  It boasts fascinating museums, a vibrant food and beer culture, a booming music scene, many fantastic nightclubs and a superb sporting legacy.  Manchester is also the shopping capital of the north west.  So, when are you scheduling your trip?

Manchester

Your travel choices in Newcastle upon Tyne made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Newcastle.

Newcastle is the smallest big city in England. In about 20 minutes, you can easily walk to galleries, museums, pubs, shops or green parks.In the same time, you can drive to the beautiful countryside and sea shore. 

This vibrant and welcoming city is famous for its rich history, impressive bridges, football tradition, breweries, untamed nightlife and a unique accent. 

Newcastle upon Tyne

Your travel choices in Nottingham made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in Nottingham.

Nottingham mirrors typical England.  Located at the center of the country, it played some part in many of Britain’s most endearing historical legends. The city has emerged from its past as a cosmopolitan and educational hub rich in cultural heritage, shopping opportunities, lively nightlife and sport traditions.

Modern, revamped Nottingham is a compact and green city. Most would say it sets the standard for normalcy in the country.  Yet, it was named the first national City of Football in 2014, UNESCO City of Literature in 2015, and the sixth best UK city to raise a family in 2017.  It hosts the biggest beer festival in the UK and the largest traveling fair in Europe.  And it is the home of Robin Hood and the Sherwood Forest, Stilton cheese, pork pies and Bramley apple tree.  Just a typical destination in England...


Nottingham

Located on England’s southeast coast, Portsmouth’s natural harbor has been used as an important base for the Royal Navy since the days of the Spanish Armada. Now officially named Her Majesty’s Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNB Portsmouth), it remains a crucial waterside station to this day.

The city’s star attraction is Portsmouth Historic Dockyard that houses three incredibly famous ships: Lord Nelson's HMS Victory; Henry VIII's Mary Rose; and HMS Warrior, the Royal Navy's first iron warship. The venue offers visitors a long list of attractions including fun tours and laser quest activities.

Other places of interest include the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the excellent D-Day Story. This permanent exhibition is located in neighboring Southsea and covers the Allied invasion of France's Normandy coastline in 1944.

Medieval architecture can be admired at the entrance to Portsmouth harbor where The Round Tower (1418) and the Square Tower (1494) stand. Originally built for military purposes, they are now used for concerts, markets, and weddings. Try out the Round Tower Cafe for morning coffee with its excellent views over the Solent.

The historical tales continue at The Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum. Here literary enthusiasts can appreciate memorabilia and many personal manuscripts belonging to the great novelist. The museum also organises special walking tours, book readings, and other Dickens’ themed events.

Soaring 170 meters above the many historical and cultural landmarks of Portsmouth stands the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. This unusual tourist attraction has observation decks overlooking the harbor, sea, and surrounding coastline. It also offers visitors panoramic views from its Café in the Clouds and a unique abseiling descent for thrill-seekers.

After any busy excursion, tourists can recharge their batteries and head to nearby Southsea Beach or take a short ferry ride to relax on the beaches of the lovely Isle of Wight.


Portsmouth

Located 260 kilometers northwest of London in South Yorkshire, Sheffield is famous for the crucial role it played in Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Historically the city was a major producer of steel although this manufacturing base has declined over the last 50 years.

Ecclesall ‘Eccie’ Road is the social hub of the city and home to hundreds of independent shops, cafes, boutiques, and restaurants. For alternative retail therapy, Meadow Hall Shopping Centre offers retail outlets, restaurants, and a multi-screen cinema, all under one roof.

Looking for culture? Then head to the Weston Park Museum, which covers local natural history right up to modern-day times. Kelham Island Museum, located in one of the oldest industrial districts, tells the story of what it was like to live and work in Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution. Art connoisseurs will love the Millennium Gallery that hosts two ongoing permanent collections and two temporary exhibitions. 

The stunning Lyceum Theatre serves as a venue for touring West End productions as well as locally produced shows. If you need time off from a hectic tour schedule, then take time out at the Botanical Gardens that houses 5,000 species of plants.

Sheffield has a long and vintage sporting heritage. The city is home to Sheffield FC the oldest football club in the world, formed in 1857; Sandygate, the oldest football ground in the world, owned by Hallam FC; two elite professional local rivals, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United; and every year Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre hosts the popular Snooker World Championships.

Another sound reason that Sheffield is considered the northern capital of cool, is the city’s musical roots. As the birthplace of classic acts like the Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Joe Cocker, The Human League, Heaven 17, and Def Leppard … the list of reasons why Sheffield rocks just goes on and on!


Sheffield

Southampton’s position on The Solent strait has ensured its importance as a port city as far back as the Roman Empire. Since then this southern English harbour has acquired fame for many seismic events including the Norman invasion of 1066 and the Titanic’s departure in 1912.

History is prevalent and celebrated throughout the city. Tourists should note external free spaces often offer as much as indoor exhibitions demanding paid admission. When out and about investigate Southampton Common, the Mayflower Park, the architecture of Bargate, and the Town Walls.

Interesting venues include Southampton City Art Gallery, the Solent Sky Museum, and Tudor House and Garden. A popular gallery is the SeaCity Museum, a multimillion-pound venture that opened in 2012, to mark the 100th anniversary of when RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton Docks.

Guildhall Square is also known as the Cultural Quarter in Southampton, a vibrant hub packed with live music venues, bars, restaurants, and cafes. A destination for culture vultures, this district is home to art centres MAST, John Hansard Gallery, and City Eye, and fun events like Seaside In The Square.

The coastal views are impressive from out on the water so ensure you make the short ferry crossing to Hythe. This pretty village is located on the west side of the Southampton Water estuary and offers pleasing shopping, a pier train, and a scenic marina. Hythe is also the perfect departure point for tourists heading for the New Forest National Park.

The new electrifying Re:Claim Street Festival will cement Southampton as an epicentre of modern culture. Established in 2021 this huge event brings together the city’s creative forces from an eclectic and exciting group of artistic talents. Attendees can experience live performances and workshops that showcase music, sports, gaming, and art, from fields including skateboarding, theatre, and hip hop.


Southampton

Located on the River Calder, to the east of the Pennines, the area is historically famous for the Wars of the Roses, coal mining, and textile production. Today the city is more often celebrated as the birthplace of the modern sculptors, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.

As a cathedral city, the list of historical landmarks worth seeing begins with Wakefield Cathedral. The building’s architecture originates from many different eras and its impressive spire is the tallest in Yorkshire. Other ancient buildings of interest include Pontefract Castle and Sandal Castle.

Wakefield is host to a number of outstanding parks and old working collieries that once blighted the countryside have been transformed into scenic nature reserves. Attractions like RSPB Fairburn Ings and Pugneys Country Park, with their man-made lakes, are now a haven for plants, birds, and insects.
Other destinations worth putting your rambling boots on for are: Nostell Priory and Parkland, Newmillerdam Country Park, and Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre.

One of the most interesting estates is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Set in the grounds of Bretton Hall this outdoor gallery features a large collection of bronze works by Henry Moore. Other artists exhibited here include Ai Weiwei, Jaume Plensa, Joan Miró, Eduardo Paolozzi, and of course, Barbara Hepworth.

Of special interest is the The Hepworth Wakefield that opened on the River Calder in 2011. The venue, a past winner of UK Museum of the Year, is architecturally fascinating and a perfect display case for Wakefield’s world-class art collection.

After so much culture, history and glorious views you should head to the city centre where you will find innovative food options from a myriad of national cuisines. And beer lovers will have a field day with the vast choice of real ales available in the bars and restaurants, many of which are produced at local breweries.

Wakefield

Your travel choices in York made simple.  Explore the top five bars, restaurants, tours, lodging, wellness spots, local businesses and services in York.

If you are a fan of ancient ruins, historic landmarks, quaint cobbled streets, fascinating bookshops and quirky pubs, then York is your kind of town.  You will be in awe with its scenic castle, city walls, the York Minster, and Shambles, a medieval narrow street of overhanging timber buildings famous all over the world.

But you may also be surprised to learn that York is not only about the past.   It boasts a thriving tech scene with leading financial firms and gaming companies, an amazing variety of contemporary art galleries and a trendy food landscape.  In 2018, the Sunday Times even named it 'the best place to live in the UK'.

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