Meehika Barua

With more than 70 cities across the UK, you’d be a fool if you only ever visited heavyweights like London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Everyone knows how brilliant those cities are, with their cultural offerings and culinary scenes. But we all know how expensive they can be, too – so it’s about time other spots got their flowers.  Every British city has a distinct personality. We have places that are packed with reminders of their medieval history, that are emerging as sporting hotspots, that offer world class nights out and that have bars and restaurants good enough to give London a run for its money.  So, who better to let you in on the UK’s best-kept secrets than Time Out’s editorial staff and expert local travel writers, who hark from all over the nation? From Derby to Dundee, here’s our roundup of the UK’s most underrated city breaks.  What is the cheapest UK city break? Smaller cities on the list, like Sheffield, Wells, Stoke and Dundee, offer more affordable accommodation than their larger counterparts. The sames tends to go when it comes to the price of a pint. Pubgoers in Dundee get to enjoy a cold one for an average £3.96 and in Durham and Sunderland, the average pint is around £4.60.  What is the best UK city to get to by train? If you’re travelling from London, you’re less than two hours on the train from Canterbury, Salisbury, Bristol and Bath – as well as from Sheffield and Stoke, if you can get a speedy service. Fast trains from London also regularly service Leed

The ever-charming Bath is one of the most beautiful places in England, full of cobbled streets, old-school cafés and yes, baths. Obviously. But don’t sleep on it as a certified foodie destination too. Bath is home to all-veggie spots, rustic Italians and some seriously good afternoon tea, and you’re allowed to spend your time drinking, eating and chilling the weekend away. Oh, and there's a café from ‘Bridgerton’. What could be better? Here are the best restaurants in Bath right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Bath📍 The best things to do in Castle Combe📍 The best things to do in Bristol📍 The best places to visit in the UK This piece was last updated by Meehika Barua. 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.