City Guides

From HMS Victory to HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britain's only island city remains the Royal Navy's beating heart. Discover 800 years of naval heritage, D-Day's launch point, Mary Rose's Tudor treasures, and why Portsmouth's working dockyard matters.

Francis Drake's departure point. Mayflower's sail. Blitz destruction. Modern naval base. Plymouth's maritime story spans centuries.

Beneath Nottingham's streets lie 800 caves. Above ground: lace heritage, Rock City venue that hosted Nirvana, Sleaford Mods' working-class fury, and DH Lawrence's literary legacy. Discover England's most underrated city.

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

From Joy Division to Oasis, The Smiths to The 1975, Manchester has shaped global music for over 50 years. Discover the legendary venues, rising stars, and vibrant scene that keeps 'Madchester' alive in 2026—and how you can experience it yourself.

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.

From fishing port to City of Culture, Hull's defiant spirit and working-class pride fuel a remarkable renaissance. Discover The Deep aquarium, Larkin's literary legacy, maritime heritage, and why Britain's most isolated city proved critics wrong.

From shipyards to art galleries, Glasgow pulses with creativity, music, and working-class pride. Discover King Tut's legendary venue, Mackintosh's architectural genius, world-class free museums, and why Scotland's largest city rivals Edinburgh.

Roman foundation, medieval cathedral, university energy. Exeter balances 2,000 years of history with vibrant student culture.

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.