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The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery illuminated at night.

September 14 2026

Best Museums in Birmingham

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Birmingham

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Days out UK

August 31 2026

Best Day Trips from Manchester

Choose your next adventure with a number of day trips from Manchester.

Manchester

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View across Edinburgh from Calton Hill, featuring the prominent Dugald Stewart Monument.

August 26 2026

Best Hidden Gems in Edinburgh

Discover hidden destinations in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

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Wooden crates filled with vinyl records, featuring a large record used as a category divider with the word ‘ROCK’ painted in yellow.

July 31 2026

Best Record Stores in Edinburgh

Explore our favourite places to browse records in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

Music

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Statue of the Duke of Wellington in Glasgow with a cone on his head.

July 31 2026

Best Comedy Clubs in Glasgow

Amazing comedy isn’t hard to find in Glasgow.

Glasgow

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The wheels of a red and black steam engine.

July 7 2026

Best Steam Train Experiences in England

Discover the best steam train experiences in England, from heritage railways to scenic journeys. Plan your next nostalgic day out with CrossCountry.

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Days out UK

June 9 2026

Best Beaches in Devon

Join CrossCountry to take a look at the best beaches in Devon and find out which ones you want to visit for your day out at the beach.

Free Activities

Beach

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Festivals and Events

May 26 2026

Things to Do for Father’s Day in the UK

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May 15 2026

Best Hidden Gems in Manchester

Discover quirky things to do in Manchester. The fun never ends when there’s something new to try, so find the best hidden gems in Manchester with CrossCountry.

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Manchester

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Two women reading a map, deciding on a direction

April 22 2026

Best Hidden Gems in the UK

Discover little-known but must-visit destinations across our networks. Catch a train to the best hidden gems in the UK today.

Travel

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April 29 2026

Peterborough City Centre and Green Walks

We are delighted to have helped Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and Peterborough Civic Society put active travel visits to historic Peterborough firmly on the map.

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Sunset on a beach with a flock of birds flying overhead.

April 14 2026

Best Places to Watch Sunsets and Sunrises in the UK

Discover the best places to watch sunset across the UK, from dramatic coastal cliffs to scenic hilltops, perfect for unforgettable golden hour views and peaceful evenings.

Travel

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