Arts

More medieval churches than any UK city outside London. UNESCO City of Literature. Norwich Lanes' independent spirit.

Yes, The Beatles changed music history—but Liverpool's story extends far beyond four lads from the Cavern. Discover the waterfront museums exploring slavery and migration, the European Capital of Culture legacy still transforming the city, and why Liverpool remains one of Britain's most culturally vital places.

Victorian docks reborn. Medieval cathedral turned film set. Gloucester's transformation from industrial port to cultural attraction.

Yes, the university is magnificent. But Cambridge's independent music scene, creative culture, and cycling infrastructure reveal life beyond academia.

Once the world's steel powerhouse, Sheffield has transformed into a thriving creative hub where Arctic Monkeys rehearsed, world-class museums are free, and former foundries house cutting-edge galleries. Discover the music, art, and outdoor culture making this England's most underrated city.

Two cities separated by a river, united by culture. Discover how Newcastle and Gateshead transformed their Quayside from industrial wasteland into a cultural corridor featuring BALTIC art, The Sage concert hall, seven iconic bridges, and the Angel of the North watching over it all.

From Victorian opera houses to cutting-edge contemporary galleries, Leeds Cultural Quarter packs world-class culture into a walkable city center district. Discover the Grand Theatre's operas, Leeds Playhouse's bold new writing, free museums, and why this is one of Britain's most vibrant cultural neighborhoods.