Come rain or shine, the UK is an amazing country to explore. Discover new and famous places on an exciting city break or escape the hustle and bustle and soak up the scenery of some beautiful countryside. Plus, there’s nothing quite like a getaway to the coast, breathing in that fresh sea air and enjoying walks along the beach.
There are so many things to do in the UK, so whether it’s weekends away for couples or a fun-filled family holiday, we’ve got it all. No matter where your next adventure takes you, you can rest easy knowing you’ll get the same great-value rooms and friendly service at any of our 800+ hotels across the UK. Check out our awesome UK guides for a little innspiration and start planning!
UK short break ideas
Christmas breaks
Wondering how to get the most out of your Christmas holidays and NYE breaks in 2024? The great news is that there are so many incredible places to explore in the UK! Enjoy romantic weekends away or festive Christmas breaks with the kids, check out our guides on the best things to do in the UK for a little inn-spiration and start planning your trip. From magical Christmas markets in the UK and Germany to Christmas light displays and grottos for the kids, you can look forward to plenty of festive fun near our hotels this winter.
City breaks to York
Compact, cultural and crammed with things to see and do, it’s hard not to fall in love with York. But what will really set your heart a-fluttering is the city’s incredible good looks. Cobbled shopping streets, quaint Tudor buildings, wall-to-wall medieval gorgeousness - the ancient capital of Yorkshire is a total head-turner, and a fantastic place to stay for your next weekend getaway or short break.
London city breaks
Whether you’re soaking up the views from the London Eye or admiring famous works of art at The National Gallery on your next UK weekend break, the capital is bursting with fun family activities and cultural attractions for your next day trip or short break. Plus, thanks to our great-value meals, free Wi-Fi and super-comfy beds, you can always rest easy when you stay at one of our Premier Inn hotels in London.
Local guides
UK towns and cities have so much to offer, you’ll struggle to fit everything in one trip! So to help you plan your getaway, we've used our expert local knowledge in UK towns and cities to provide you with local insider guides. From London to Glasgow or from Bath to Newcastle, spending New Year in Edinburgh and the summer in Blackpool, our guides can help you plan what to do.
Near-identical landmarks in the UK
We’ve come up with a unique idea for people missing international travel to ‘see’ some of the world’s most famous landmarks without even setting foot outside the UK. We’ve ‘twinned’ some of the world’s most popular tourist landmarks with places in Britain that look almost identical.
Britain's Insta Brand
We used machine learning to identify which foods and landmarks featured most often in 20,000 images of Britain on Instagram. Then we spoke to 1,012 Brits and Americans (who visit the UK more than anyone1) to find out which of those foods and landmarks are the best recognised and best loved.
Guide to family breaks
Looking for ways to make the most of the school holidays and time with the family? Look no further! We’ve got great boredom-busting ideas for fun-packed family breaks to keep kids of all ages entertained, amused and even educated (but don’t tell them that!).
Guide to football stadiums
Make a football match into an amazing short break with our guides to the best bars, pubs and places to eat near sporting venues such as Anfield and Goodison Park in Liverpool, St. James' Park, Old Trafford, The Etihad, Elland Road and Ibrox and Celtic Park in Glasgow.
Guide to shopping breaks
If you need retail therapy, secure your last minute weekend break today and discover a new city at the same time. From vintage boutiques to designer villages, we’ve got the ideal shopping breaks. Birmingham Bullring? Trafford Centre? Or shopping in London. The choice is yours.
The most relaxing locations in the UK
Sometimes you just need to switch off, get away for a couple of days and enjoy short breaks or weekend breaks UK. Which got us thinking, what is the most relaxing city in the UK to escape to? Enjoy a change of scene and reset with these top 10 most relaxing cities in Britain. Whether you discover a new place to unwind or you’re just craving wide open spaces, what will you do?
Stargazing in the UK
The UK boasts some of the largest areas of dark sky in Europe which means there’s lots of twinkling stars just waiting to be seen. Head down to Exmoor National Park in Devon to see the Orion constellation shining above you or work your way up to Scotland’s Galloway Forest to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way – what will you do? Find the best seat in the house and watch the best show in the sky.
Vantage points of interest
We’ve taken some of Great Britain’s most popular landmarks and detailed a selection of the very best places to go to photograph them. To help plan your trips to each landmark and their photo-perfect vantage points, we’ve also created this trusty map, pinpointing each landmark and where to photograph it. You’ll never get photo-envy again!
Hidden tourist capitals
Look beyond the bright lights of London and you soon realise how many hidden gems are competing – and winning – when it comes to culture, nightlife, entertainment and shopping. They may not share the same reputation or size as the capital, but these towns and cities are quietly laying a claim to the best tourist destinations in the nation. They are the UK’s hidden tourist capitals.
Insta landmarks in the UK
The United Kingdom has always been filled with landmarks, from the likes of Stonehenge, to London’s Tower Bridge. However, a whole host of alternative landmarks are popping up thanks to the enduring popularity of Instagram. With this in mind, we’ve scoured the country for these places and ranked them using the number of photos shared of each one.
The UK's favourite animals
The beautiful thing about the UK’s wildlife is that it’s all around us. You can visit one of over 200 National Nature Reserves, not to mention nearly 50 zoos and several safari parks right here in the UK. There’s really no excuse for not enjoying a date with nature now and then. To help you plan your next trip, we’ve gathered the best locations to see some of the nation’s favourite species right on your doorstep.
Great days out in the UK
There are so many fun days out to be had on short or weekend breaks in the UK, it really comes down to what you enjoy the most. Whether you’re looking for classic trips through British culture, intense high-speed rollercoaster rides or activities for the kids, there’s something for everyone.
The UK's most artistic cities
For many people, taking in local art and culture is one of the most exciting parts of exploring a new place. Luckily for those visiting the UK, our cities and towns are bursting with cultural hot spots that are perfect for weekend breaks away – from world-leading galleries to tiny venues that host the hottest gigs.
The British memory map
How well can we map our home country or locate our hometown? Is our mind’s eye akin to satellite navigation or a geographical Etch-A-Sketch? To find out, we surveyed 1,007 British people and asked them to draw a map of the British Isles, locate major UK cities and their hometown, and draw England’s most contentious boundary – the north-south divide.
Premier Inn guides
Guide to UK Arenas
Whether you’re in town for a music concert, a comedy gig, or an exciting show that the whole family can enjoy, you’ll find a Premier Inn hotel close by so there’s no need to worry about catching the last train or beating the traffic. Simply settle in, enjoy those encores and get the most out of your trip.
Emoji location guide
We've created the ultimate emoji location guide by pinpointing the top emojis for each city across emotion, food, sport, drink and gestures. This gives you an insight into cities around the UK. For example, who knew Cardiff is the destination for rugby, beer and a laid-back vibe.
Local guide to Germany
With picture-perfect scenery and top cultural attractions across the country, Germany should be on everyone’s list of places to visit in Europe. Whether you’re visiting historic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate or Munich’s Marienplatz, exploring scenic spots like the Englischer Garten and the Speicherstadt district, or enjoying action-packed days out at top attractions like the Olympiapark München, there’s so much for couples and families alike to discover.