Romantic city breaks
Steeped in history, yet providing up-to-the-minute shopping, fine dining and a wealth of great attractions, South East England is filled with a fantastic array of cities for perfect romantic breaks. Whatever your tastes or budget, discover something new with our unique selection of romantic city breaks in South East England.
Brighton
Brighton & Hove, one of Britain's liveliest cities, has a bohemian, artistic and eccentric atmosphere that can't be found anywhere else in the UK. Combining the modern with the traditional, Brighton has a heritage that is rooted in the Regency era and is brought up to date with a unique cultural offering.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth is packed with things to do and is fast becoming Britain's favourite waterfront destination, with more and more to offer every year. Enjoy Portsmouth's irresistible mix of history and heritage, specialist shopping, lively arts, great restaurants and bars and a programme of year round events.
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Salisbury
Known as ‘the city in the countryside’, medieval Salisbury is the perfect fusion of ancient and modern, with traditional pubs and eating houses, first rate arts and entertainment and a unique range of specialist shops. The Cathedral Close is an oasis of calm in the midst of the city and the awe-inspiring sight of the Cathedral rising up from the water-meadows has been described as ‘Britain’s Best View’.
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Oxford
If you're looking for a cultural getaway or a romantic city break then Oxford is a must. Renowned for its history and heritage, exquisite architecture, and ancient University, Oxford sits at the very heart of this rural county. Take time out to enjoy the county's bustling market towns, discover the film and literary connections or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.
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Windsor
Windsor is famous for its royal connections, in particular the historic Windsor Castle. Windsor combines over a thousand years of history and heritage - all this just a short journey from the centre of London.
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Rochester
Situated in the heart of Kent, Rochester is a romantic city that Charles Dickens loved and wrote about. Steeped in history, and dominated by a Norman castle and cathedral, Rochester offers a fascinating blend of history, eclectic shopping and art.
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More City Break Ideas
This website was brought to you by Tourism South East, the official South East England Tourist Board. For more city break ideas as well as information on other cities in South East England, be sure to visit our Visit South East England website with ideas for days out, things to do and where to stay.
