Meehika Barua

When it comes to planning a city break in the UK, a lot of places will probably spring to mind: London, Manchester, Edinburgh. Don’t get me wrong – these are all brilliant cities in their own right, but they shouldn’t always overshadow the other excellent destinations which are slightly more off the beaten path.   This country is home to sprawling metropolises, cobbled mediaeval towns, foodie hidden gems and cultural hotspots which double as gateways to stunning countryside. So how do you choose the top spots? To put together this list, we asked our team of editorial staff and expert local travel writers based all over Great Britain to tell us their recommendations for fantastic city breaks. From Scotland to Stoke, here are the best UK city breaks, chosen by us.  What is the cheapest UK city break? It’s widely known that London is a pricey place to visit. Edinburgh isn’t much better these days. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a decent hotel room in any large UK city for less than £100 a night, so if you’re looking to save on cash, we’d recommend heading somewhere a bit smaller. Sheffield, our top UK city break, generally offers one-bed Airbnbs and hotel rooms for less than £100. Wells, Stoke and Dundee also offer more affordable accommodation – just bear in mind you’ll probably have to spend a little bit extra to get there, if you’re coming from London. What is the best UK city to get to by train? If you’re travelling from the capital, you’re less than two hours on the train f

The ever-charming Bath is one of the most beautiful places in England, full of cobbled streets, old-school cafés and yes, baths. Obviously. But don’t sleep on it as a certified foodie destination too. Bath is home to all-veggie spots, rustic Italians and some seriously good afternoon tea, and you’re allowed to spend your time drinking, eating and chilling the weekend away. Oh, and there's a café from ‘Bridgerton’. What could be better? Here are the best restaurants in Bath right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Bath📍 The best things to do in Castle Combe📍 The best things to do in Bristol📍 The best places to visit in the UK This piece was last updated by Meehika Barua. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.