Welcome to Venture Breaks

Reaching across the UK

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Venture Breaks now has coverage across the UK with the major cities covered by all the attractions you could need.
Look out for the top 15 UK destination on the left hand side of the page.
There is also national and international coverage of hotels, so you can now book hotels anywhere you wish to with fantastic discounted rates.

Venture Breaks hotel and attractions portal

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On this site you will find masses of ideas and inspiration for great days out all over the UK as well as great deals on hotel rooms.

You can find attractions in an area you are visiting, read genuine visitor reviews, or book a last minute holiday at one of our hotels. Browse by the region you want to visit or the type of location or activity you are interested in, or simply type in a keyword and we'll give you some great suggestions. Make use of our website and very soon you could be having a great day out or holiday. From theme parks and live music through to food & drink and hotel online bookings, you will find it all here!

Newcastle City Guide

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A mix of the modern and historic, renowned for its excellent shopping and amazing nightlife.

Explore the beautiful architecture including the ancient city walls and castle; enjoy the stunning Quayside with its waterfront bars and galleries; dine in one of the many superb restaurants and cafes and don't miss the fantastic public art such as the Angel of the North.

Shopping in Newcastle

Newcastle rivals anywhere else in the country for the sheer variety and quality of shops. From some of the biggest shopping centres in Europe (with excellent transport links and parking facilities) to smaller, independent boutiques to some superb designer outlets.

Newcastle Hotels

Newcastle has some of the finest hotels in the country, and has a variety of hotels to suit every taste. there are 4 star hotels such as the Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park, budget brands like Express By Holiday Inn Newcastle Metro Centre, or individual hotels like the Grainger Hotel. For more hotels click here

Eating and Drinking in Newcastle

The opportunities for having a great night out in Newcastle are arguably the best in the country. Newcastle had an excellent selection of pubs and clubs in which to spend time and have fun. The Geordie hospitality is unmatched and with Newcastle's
large student population the pubs and clubs are excellent quality to ensure a fun night out for all.

Brighton City Guide

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The most enchanting, exciting, extraordinary seaside city in Britain.

With its cosmopolitan air, oodles of restaurants, Brighton hotels, accommodation, guest houses, self-catering, bed and breakfast and B&B's, feverish nightlife and abundance of culture for visitors and locals, the place defies comparison with anywhere else this side of the English Channel.

Places to Visit in Brighton

Brighton is simply bursting with attractions. Experience the heritage of the Royal Pavilion and Preston Manor, indulge in the seaside fun of Brighton Pier, Brighton Marina and the Sea Life Centre or get cultural with Brighton and Hove Museums.

Hotels in Brighton

Brighton is packed full of hotels for any type of traveller. Whether you are in the city for business or pleasure you will be able to find your perfect place to stay. Choose from 4 star hotels like the Royal York Hotel or perhaps the Thistle Brighton, 3 star hotels like Jurys Inn Brighton, Umi Brighton, or for more choice click here.

Shopping in Brighton

When visiting Brighton, shopping is a must. It truly is a shopper's paradise. Brighton has an unbeatable collection of over 350 independent shops, bars and restaurants in The Lanes, North Laine and North Street area. There is a fabulous mix of shopping, from antiques, jewellery and art to trendy names and vegetarian shoes, it really is unique.
Brighton and Hove shopping also offers a taste of the high-street. Churchill square have over 80 stores under one roof and Brighton's only outlet centre at Brighton Marina offers famous brands at genuine savings. Explore the unique and funky shops of Brighton's villages or wander along the stunning beachfront for some Hove Shopping.

Cardiff City Guide

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From a 2000-year old castle to the futuristic Wales Millennium Centre.

The capital of Wales, Cardiff is surrounded by mountains to the north and sea to the south and home to the Millennium Stadium. The enchanting fairy towers of Cardiff Castle overlook a busy city with a lively waterfront with plenty of bars, restaurants and cafes to choose from.

Hotels in Cardiff

Cardiff is packed full of hotels for any type of traveller. Whether you are in the city for business or pleasure you will be able to find your perfect place to stay. Choose from 5 star hotels such as The St David's Hotel & Spa, 4 star hotels like The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff, or 3 star hotels like the Egerton Grey Country House Hotel. For more hotels of all ratings and prices click here.

Shopping in Cardiff

Designer brands, major chains and dozens of independent shops and boutiques in the city's network of Victorian and Edwardian arcades have helped Cardiff build a reputation as one of the UK's top shopping destinations.

Eating and Drinking in Cardiff

Cardiff has a growing reputation for fine dining, with the chefs being lucky enough to have some of the best produce to work with - magnificent Welsh lamb and beef, high quality vegetables, shellfish and wild salmon. In the city centre's new Brewery Quarter you can wine and dine al fresco at a wide range of restaurants are emerging everywhere with a seemingly endless choice of cuisine.

Dublin City Guide

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A cosmopolitan and vibrant city.

From Dublin's humble beginnings as a Viking trading port to a walled medieval city and then - in a glorious century of expansion - to an elegant Georgian Metropolis with wide streets, gracious squares and great houses, neatly bordered by its two canals, whatever way you choose to experience Dublin, the city will capture your heart.

There are many ways to see Dublin, many like to tour the city on foot, sampling the sights, sounds and tastes of the city. Others prefer to take a less energetic approach and avail of one of the many hop-on-hop-off tour buses that criss-cross the city. For many their tour of Dublin is just part of an Irish experience that takes in other parts of this beautiful country.

Shopping in Dublin

As essential feature for any European capital, little or large is a good shopping district. A few streets of well stocked stores with gorgeous window displays hinting at even more treats within. Not only does Dublin have the lively pedestrian shopping streets at the heart of the city, replete with buskers and street performers, but there are a number of huge shopping centres in the outskirts offering the same excellent choice all under one roof, or go further afield to the surrounding towns where you'll find boutiques and craft shops stocking items you know you wont find anywhere else.

Hotels in Dublin

Dublin is packed full of hotels for any type of traveller. Whether you are in the city for business or pleasure you will be able to find your perfect place to stay. Some top rated hotels include the 4 star The Gresham Hotel, the 3 star Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel

Edinburgh City Guide

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Edinburgh has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world and makes an ideal short break destination. Scotland boasts the perfect mix of traditional and contemporary blending old and new in an enticing and exciting way.. For the first time visitor, why not get your bearings and find out more about the city with an open top bus tour? The ideal way to get to know Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is home to world class museums, art galleries, theatre and much more and from top class restaurants to excellent shopping, with so much to see and do you will never be bored!
Edinburgh is a readily accessible city, by air, rail or road you will find that the capital of Scotland is within easy reach.

DID YOU KNOW? By 2011 there will be a brand new modern and efficient tram network up and running through the cites streets, making getting around even easier!

Edinburgh Hotels

Modern, boutique, corporate, traditional, independent or family run hotels, whatever your preference Edinburgh has plenty of choice. Number Ten presents 5 star Edinburgh quality. 4 star hotels include The George Hotel and Dunstane City hotel, 3 star hotels include Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel, Old Waverley Hotel and Ramada Mount Royal.

York City Guide

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York is a stunning and historic city filled with first class attractions, galleries and museums. Visit the stunning York Minster Cathederal, Stonegate and Shambles shopping areas the JORVIK Viking Centre, York Castle Museum and the National Railway Museum.

York is a fairly compact walled riverside city which is well suited to exploring on foot and with a thriving café and restaurant culture York provides an ideal base for a city break or day out.
Filled with atmosphere and personality, York is roughly a 2 hour rail journey from London, Edinburgh and Manchester making it ideal for a short break or even a day trip.

Hotels in York

There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in York ranging in price and suitability for business and leisure guests. As a leading tourist destination the cities hotels do not disappoint. Choose from branded corporate hotels to family run independent hotels. The Royal York Hotel is one of the top 4 star hotels as is the York Marriott Hotel over looking the racecourse. 3 star hotels include Hotel 53, Ramada Encore York and The Groves Hotel an independently run hotel.

Bath City Guide

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Bath is largely considered as being one of England's most beautiful places to visit and it is indeed a unique city. Where Roman Baths were built to take advantage of its natural hot springs visitors have been coming for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside approximately 100 miles away from London, it is a beautiful city to visit and ideal for either a day or a longer weekend or mid-week break.

In Bath you will find lots to see and do and you will be spoilt for choice with a vast array of places to stay, from quaint little guest houses to luxury B&B's through to world-class big name hotel chains. The city of Bath has a thriving cafe culture and there can be no better place to stop for a rest and watch the world go by than from one of Baths many cafes, restaurants or bistros. You will find there is a great selection of individual boutiques to satisfy shopaholics as well as inviting parks and gardens for nature lovers.

Hotels in Bath

Bath is packed full of hotels for any type of traveller. Whether you are in the city for business or pleasure you will be able to find your perfect place to stay. Families are well accommodated also. Bath's hotels include the 5 star Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, as well as the 4 star Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel . There are also plenty of budget hotels in Bath, including The County, to choose from which you can find here to book.

Liverpool City Guide

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As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting: from celebrating Liverpool's 800th birthday in 2007 to being the European Capital of Culture 2008; football to festivals; music to maritime; clubs to cuisine. There really is something for everyone here!

Things to do in Liverpool include racing at Aintree, shopping at the Albert Dock, clubbing at Baby Cream Liverpool, watching the football at Liverpool FC or Everton FC, visiting Museums in Liverpool, listening to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Things to do in Liverpool or days out may also include visiting the World Famous Beatles Story, or going to the Liverpool Empire Theatre or Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse. The choice is endless. Hotels in Liverpool include the Adelphi Hotel and many branded hotels including Express by Holiday Inn Liverpool, Radisson, Jurys Inn and Crown Plaza as well as independent and boutique hotels. Once more the choice is endless.

Birmingham City Guide

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Birmingham is a bustling and vibrant city which has reinvented itself in the last few years. Arguably, the cities most icon building is the new Selfridges like a shiny armadillo its innovative and eye catching design is typical of the cities new heart. The Bullring centre languished away for many years until its recent refurbishment which has bought shoppers back to the city centre in their droves. When it comes to retail, Birmingham has just about everything you could wish for, from stylish and upmarket boutiques, huge departments stores as well as all the big labels such as Diesel, MAC and Ted Baker Birmingham really is a shoppers paradise and the Midlands mecca for fashionistas. Budget hotels, 4 star and luxury boutique hotels in Birmingham are all available at Venture Breaks at great discounted prices. Ideal for your city or last minute holiday.

London City Guide

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The famous London Underground is not the only way to see London, take advantage and use the Thames to transport you and your family around the capital. For a truly historic mode of transport through the city, boats take passengers interesting and scenic trips up and down the Thames, taking in the many impressive buildings that line the banks of the river. For something a little different, give London Duck Tours a try. They offer much more than just sightseeing tours. The name Duck Tours is drawn from the vehicles, which is an important part of British history as they are the amphibious DUKWs used to take troops ashore for the D-Day landings, visit their website to find out more about London Duck Tours. Booking a hotel in London can be a difficult but with so much to offer the capital cities hotels are varied and available from Venture Breaks. Last minute holidays are our speciality.

Manchester City Guide

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Manchester is famous for many things, from being a centre of industry during the industrial revolution through to the MADchester indie scene of the early 1990's; the city has a reputation for understated style and its friendly people. After millions of pounds of investment into the city, it boasts a huge range of impressive shopping options. For a great day out, visit the Trafford Centre.

The Trafford Centre truly is a mecca of all things retail and here you will find Selfridges, John Lewis, Debenhams as well as designer names like Hugo Boss and Vivienne Westwood. If high fashion coture is not your thing, then don't worry, there is something for everyone at the Trafford Centre. All of your high street favourites can be found here including Boots, H&M, Mango and Next to name but a few. Manchester hotels are amongst the best in the UK with landmark hotels such as The Lowry Hotel or even the Midland Hotel.

Hotels across the UK

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Searching for hotels across the UK and Ireland then click on the links below and search for your idea hotel.

Click here for all hotels in UK

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