STAYCATIONS
CITY BREAK CENTRAL AN URBAN GETAWAY IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE HIDDEN GEMS OF AN AREA – OR EVEN BECOME A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY!
Top 5 Day Trips from Cambridge LONDON Capitalise on Cambridge’s prime location with a trip to the capital. We recommend seeking out some hidden gems, like Ernö Goldfinger’s striking modernist home at 2 Willow Road, or the Freud Museum. Check out visitlondon.com BRIGHTON Soak up the salty air and sound of seagulls as you amble through the bustling Lanes, venture to the end of the pier and stroll along the seafront, or catch a show at Komedia in the brilliantly quirky North Laine! Find out more at visitbrighton.com NORWICH Home to not one, but two cathedrals, Norwich is a must-visit destination for an architectural pilgrimage. Unpack the city’s history at the Bridewell, pay a visit to Strangers’ Hall and marvel at Norman Foster’s award- winning Sainsbury Centre. Head to visitnorwich.co.uk for more. MARGATE Merging old-world charm with hipster cool, Margate should be on your radar for a road trip to the coast. Head to the beach for fish and chips, ride the UK’s oldest wooden roller coaster at Dreamland and dose up on culture at Turner Contemporary. Discover more at visitthanet.co.uk SOUTHWOLD Visit the lighthouse and take a tour of the world-famous Adnams brewery. Along the pier, you’ll find various eccentric inventions by Tim Hunkin, including the ever-entertaining Water Clock, which performs every half hour. Check out thesuffolkcoast.co.uk
IT’S ALL ACADEMIC Hit the Books
Smack bang in the middle of the city, yet just a short walk from the grassy meadows of Coe Fen, the Graduate hotel offers the best of both worlds for your staycation in Cambridge. Once you’ve ticked off sightseeing, take a refreshing dip in the pool or kick back in a deckchair by the river. For dinner, you’ll be treated to a range of seasonal plates in the hotel’s open-grill restaurant, before retiring to your room, where the interiors reflect the academic heritage of your surroundings. For something a little different, book an overnight stay for the final Sunday of Music in the Parks on 25 September. There will be live music in the hotel gardens from 3pm to 5pm from the City of Cambridge Brass Band. Book the VIP Music package, and you’ll be guaranteed some of the best seats in the house, and treated to an afternoon tea picnic for two in the garden – complete with prosecco. Visit graduatehotels.com for more information.
CITY-CENTRE CHARM
Tucked away among the Grade II buildings of Trumpington Street – home to the Fitzwilliam Museum and iconic Fitzbillies cafe – Hotel du Vin has been converted from old university buildings, while retaining its original character and architectural features. Soak up the atmosphere with morning coffee or afternoon tea, and enjoy a dinner in the bistro with tasty dishes inspired by French and British cuisines. A FRENCH AFFAIR
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