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The effects of the recession are still being felt across the United Kingdom and indeed the world. Taking a holiday, however remains something of a necessity for many people, but the purse strings have been tightened for some people over recent years. One alternative to the sometimes costly practice of taking long 2 week holidays, is to take cheaper weekend breaks in destinations closer to home. In this article we shall look at the top 5 best weekend breaks UK cities have to offer.
Number 5. Glasgow. While Glasgow has a reputation for being something of an industrial city, those who take time to get to know it cannot help but be constantly surprised by this, Scotland's largest city. The West End in particular offers a great deal of charm, with many sandstone Georgian buildings and other highlights such as the Kelvingrove Museum. The city was once known as the Second City of the Empire. Nowadays it is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with great dining and a friendly atmosphere.
Number 4. Cardiff, the capital of Wales also offers some great sights to see and is certainly one of the best weekend breaks UK cities have to offer. Famed for being friendly and welcoming, the Welsh people are perhaps the best thing about Cardiff, although there is plenty to see and do, including the Millennium Stadium, one of the largest in the UK.
Number 3. Cambridge has made it into the top 5 because few other British cities offer such a concentrated instance of beautiful buildings buildings that are of course infused with the history of the various educational establishments that make it one of the world's most advanced teaching towns. Plenty of restaurants and museums ensure any weekend break here will be very enjoyable.
Number 2. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, offers an unrivalled selection of wonderful old Georgian buildings, together with lots of art and history museums to keep any weekend breakers occupied. It is of course the seat of the Scottish Parliament, and so any trip here should include a look at the controversial piece of architecture that houses it.
Number 1. London, the capital of England and the UK is also, in a sense, the capital of Europe too. With a modernity that Rome and Paris lacks, London also offers plenty of history to enjoy. As far as weekend breaks go, UK and worldwide visitors would do well to explore this ancient city sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
