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The Best UK Cities for a Short Break

Date Added 30/08/2022

Are you looking for your next UK City break? Unsure on where is best for you? 

Why not take a browse at our trips that are going to 'The best medium-sized UK cities for a short break' according to Which? and the Which? members. The Top 5 cities are;

In first place is the university town of Cambridge, with a score of 81% overall and four stars for cultural sights. Cambridge is a beautiful place to visit with lots of stunning buildings, quaint shops and gorgeous restaurants. At Johnsons next year we are putting on a brand new tour which includes a day in Cambridge, so why not take a look and book yourself on!

Folklore, Fables and Smugglers Tales

Friday 19th - Monday 22nd May 2023

3 Nights Half Board - £495 Per Person

For more information click HERE

In second is the beautiful town of Canterbury, famous for it's Cathedral and its deep historical connections, Canterbury scored a 78% overall, a lovely place to spend a few days taking in all the history and enjoying the small coffee shops that are available! If Canterbury sounds like the place for you why not check out our tour;

White Cliffs Country - Cover Castle & Canterbury

Monday 14th - Thursday 17th November 2022

3 Nights Half Board - £449 Per Person

For more information click HERE

Thirdly we have Winchester, scoring the same as Canterbury with a overall 78% also, Winchester is known for its medieval Winchester Cathedral, the nearby ruins of Wolvesey Castle, where the Great Hall houses the medieval round table linked to King Arthur. Fancy free time shopping and exploring the sights in Winchester, why not check out our tour;

Winchester & Portsmouth Festival of Christmas

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th November 2022

2 Nights Half Board - £289 Per Person

For more information click HERE

In forth place is Chester with an overall rating of 77% a stunning city, founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sanstone, the old city is lined by 2-level covered shopping arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. Chester is a stunning place to experience the history of England and to spend a few days soaking in all the culture. If Chester seems like the place for you, why not check out our next tour to Chester;

Chester, Liverpool & Port Sunlight

Saturday 22nd - Monday 24th October 2022

2 Nights Half Board - £259 Per Person

For more information click HERE

Last but not at all least is Harrogate, an overall score of 77% also. Harrogate is a beautiful Victorian spa town just east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The streets of Harrogate thrive and buzz with busy shops and eateries. If this sounds like a place you would like to visit why not check out our next tour going to Harrogate;

A Taste of Christmas around Harrogate

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th December 2022

2 Nights Half Board - £299 Per Person

For more information click HERE

To check out all our other Great Breaks to UK cities and seaside towns, click HERE

We hope to see you soon and remember... 

Travel with Johnsons, Travel with Friends!