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Slow down and reconnect with nature

Escape into the wild on this four-day North Pennines trip – from starry-eyed nights to the best waterfalls in England.

Gary Lintern Photography/North Pennines AONB Partnership

The night sky over the North Pennines

Take an unforgettable five-day break to the Isles of Scilly, exploring a dreamy archipelago just off the coast of Cornwall.

Rachel Ponnusamy

People on the beach, Isles of Scilly

Three days of splash-tastic adventures in, on and around the Broads National Park – from floating saunas to snoozing on a houseboat.

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Aerial view of a windmill and surrounding pasture and canals

Highlight Destination

Bradford Museums & Galleries/Phil Jackson

Bradford, England

Exterior of Cartwright Hall, Bradford.

In the spotlight: 2025 UK City of Culture

Literary legends, world-famous art and big bands in a small village

Our favourite foodie breaks for spring

Culture and heritage highlights

Fall for these romantic locations

With its spas, fine-dining and shopping, Harrogate makes one of the best romantic breaks in England.

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Couple wearing white bathrobes relaxing in the spa

Climbing the cathedral and seeing Magna Carta are just some of the best things to do in Lincoln.

Destination Lincolnshire/ Tony Pleavin

A woman and a man walk up a steep hill in a heritage City

Short breaks in England come in all varieties – and this one’s all about relaxing and rewilding on Durham’s spectacular coast.

Seaham Hall

The outdoor spa area at dusk with a lit outdoor spa pool surrounded by loungers and the glass fronted circular spa building in the background.

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