Into the blue

Bluebell season might be a bit late to arrive this year, but spring will feel all the sweeter when it does. We've picked the best places to see the bluebells in all their glory. More

Beside the seaside

It looks like the summer is on its way, so where better to enjoy the sunshine than a beach close to home? In the first of our series of the best UK beaches, we've picked our top ten beaches close to London. More

First Festivals of the Summer

It may not seem like it at the moment, but we've been reliably informed that summer is on its way. We've picked the best of the early UK festivals of 2013. More

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If you're looking for the perfect short break in the UK, you've come to the right place. Whether it's the great outdoors that you're after, a romantic getaway for two, a sojourn by the sea or a cosmopolitan city break, we're full of suggestions to help you make the most of your weekends away. Planning your Great British escape has never been easier...

Special offers

Enjoy a long weekend at the lovely Blue Lion in North Yorkshire with this offer - stay two nights and get the third night free!

Our Weekender's pick

The Gallivant

Camber Sands, East Sussex

When the urge to be beside the seaside becomes too strong to ignore, The Gallivant in Rye offers all the fresh, salty air your heart could desire. More

This month we're off to...

Liverpool

The perfect UK city break

Forget the Beatles (ok, maybe not forget them, just put them to one side for a sec...), Liverpool has so much going for it that it would be a perfect weekend break even without the fab four providing the soundtrack. More

Destinations

The UK has so many amazing places perfect for a weekend escape that it's a wonder that we go anywhere else. Vibrant cities, romantic market towns, seaside retreats and some of the most stunning scenery in the world, they're all waiting to be explored.