Danielle Jones

With Margate and Whitstable stealing so much of the limelight, it’d be pretty easy to sleep on the lovely city of Canterbury – but you’d be missing out. The mature, older sibling of Kent’s go-to towns, this place is a cracking spot for a day-trip, and not just because it’s only an hour away from London! From Canterbury’s oldest pub and lovely walks along the River Stour to wonky houses, tiny tearooms, and (obvs) the Cathedral, there are plenty of famous spots to see if you’re heading here as a tourist for the weekend. Here are the best things to do in Canterbury. RECOMMENDED:🎡The best things to do in Margate🐟The best things to do in Whitstable🍃The best things to do in Kent⛰️The best national parks in the UK🏖️The best seaside towns in the UK

Hastings spent an alarmingly long time getting overshadowed by some of the biggest names in the seaside town industry – but enough is enough. Luckily for Hastings (but unluckily for those of us who wanted to keep it a secret), people have now caught on to why this hilly old place is so worth visiting, and a cultural explosion (partly due to an exodus from London’s art scene) has followed.  Despite its newfound trendiness, Hastings’ heart remains very much the same. Famed for the Norman Conquest of 1066, (and subsequent Hastings Direct advert), the seaside town is full of history. Here you’ll find vintage shops dotted throughout the city centre, an old pirate town and the rather brilliant Hastings Contemporary Gallery, as well as some of the finest Art Deco architecture around. Here are the best things to do in Hastings right now. RECOMMENDED:📚The best things to do in Rye🏖️The best seaside towns in the UK☀️The best beaches in the UK

Norwich is the where the ancient meets the modern. It's steeped in history of warrior queens and treaure hoards, but in more recent times, it's become known for its vibrant shopping and cafe culture.  The Norfolk capital is a quaint place to escape to for the day, or for a calming weekend. Whether you plan to delve into the medieval history or simply go for a relaxing wander, order a flat white and slice of cake, check out our list of the top things to get up to in Norwich.  RECOMMENDED:🔮The most magical and mystical places in the UK🏩The best Airbnbs in the UK🌈The most colourful places in the UK and Ireland📷The best things to do in the UK At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Peterborough often gets overlooked in favour of Cambridgeshire’s capital, but the best things to do in Peterborough prove that this city in England is on the up and up. Peterborough is full of green open spaces, giving it a countryside feel but with all of the mod-cons of a city. In fact, it’s vying to become the UK’s Environment Capital. If you’re looking for a few things to do while in town, why not check out our list of recommended hotspots? Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.

If you’re looking for a coastal retreat that’s a little more off the beaten track than other locations, then you might want to take a look at our list of best things to do in Weymouth, on the Dorset coast? This spot’s full of unspoilt beauty and yet is filled with enough places to eat, drink and shop to keep things interesting on rainy days. Whether you want to lounge on the beach, ice cream in hand, or would rather be discovering the area’s cultural side, here’s how to have the perfect Weymouth experience. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.

This East Midlands city was home to both the Romans and the Viking in the past, and that shows across the various things to do in Lincoln. Nowadays, the town is filled with fascinating architecture, mouth-watering restaurants and enough eccentricity to satisfy the most adventurous of travellers. Step out of the station and you’ll feel a home-away-from-home vibe, utterly charmed by the friendly inhabitants of the city. Divided into Uphill and Downhill, plus a smattering of mini-districts, take a ramble to find some of our top spots in the city. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.