Hull: a city of culture, comedy and cruises (and more)
Kingston-upon-Hull was named the second-ever UK City of Culture in 2017. The chairman of the judges described Hull as ‘a city coming out of the shadows’. And having once been…
Spring break? Head for Manchester
Winter has its moments. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without dark evenings and frosty air. But sooner or later, the tree’s packed up. And there comes a point when most…
Check out Chester
Chester is a small but perfectly formed city in England’s northwest. Maybe you know it? If so, you probably know all about the famous horse racing course. And the historic…
Hull – a northern hub for sports fans
Most British cities have one or even two half-decent football teams. Top-flight rugby is focused on a few more select cities and towns. Horse racing is still more select. For…
West Yorkshire awaits
Wakefield is a bit of an enigma. Its historic cathedral means it’s technically a city. In other respects, it’s more like a large town. Then again, the wider Wakefield metropolitan…
Pop Mecca on the Mersey
When it comes to pop culture and pop history, Liverpool is a city of legends. Everyone knows about the Beatles. And many visitors make the pilgrimage to the historic Cavern…
Race to Cheltenham for a wealth of attractions
For sports enthusiasts, Cheltenham is synonymous with the races. The legendary Gold Cup is the fourth largest sporting event in the UK. So, whether you’re a horse lover or just…
Chester Heights: a look behind the scenes
If you’ve ever wondered how a serviced accommodation company like Guestz actually works, you’re in luck. We’ve just launched a fantastic new development, Chester Heights. And we thought we’d take…
Let’s hear it for Halifax!
There are many reasons to visit Halifax. The historic market town lies at the heart of West Yorkshire. So it has all the character you would expect of the legendary…
Preston has plenty to offer
If you’re looking for a city break with a difference, look no further. There are many English cities beyond the Manchesters, Bristols and Yorks that are well worth a visit.…