A trip to the United Kingdom can be a really expensive vacation plan especially if you don’t know where to go.
To make it easier for you, we’ve created the list of the 5 cheap destinations in the UK that will impress you not only with their price but beauty, history and way of life as well.
You only need to choose the locations you’d like to go to!
Liverpool
Liverpool is the “Worlds Capital of Pop” and one of the cheapest destinations in the UK.
In fact, there are lots of great activities you can do and the amazing places you can see for free.
First of all, the whole city is packed with music artists that perform almost everywhere.
Also, make sure to visit Liverpool’s Merseyside Maritime Museum where you can observe the ships’ models and learn about city history.
If you are a fan of outdoor activities, Sefton Park is among the best places to visit in Liverpool.
Sports fans will for sure like to learn about local sports development and football clubs.
Nottingham
One another cheap destination in the UK is Nottingham.
An average cost of the hotel there is about 64 pounds.
This city is famous as the town where Robin Hood was born.
Also, there are lots of great attractions including two great theaters and amazing art galleries.
Local Lace Market that is situated by the Old Market Square is a part of national heritage.
It was known as the center of the lace industry of the country.
Old warehouses around the area were renewed and now there is the whole bunch of great cafes and restaurants.
Make sure to visit the National Justice Museums where you can learn about crimes and punishments as well as about the local hero -Robin Hood.
In the Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, you can find exhibits with medieval ceramics, jewelry, and art.
And of course, the City of Caves in Nottingham with its 450 caves under the city is one of the most exciting places to visit
Glasgow
Glasgow is also among the cheapest destination in the UK as the most part of local galleries and museums are free.
Also, you can visit for free various gardens, parks, historic buildings, and some events.
One of such places is the Glasgow Cathedral that charms you with its Gothic architecture that dates back to the 13th century.
Among other great places, there is the Gallery of Modern Art and Botanic Gardens.
In fact, there are about 50 architectural landmarks and 90 public parks that are free in Glasgow so you can enjoy the city without spending much money.
Birmingham
Birmingham is also on the list of the cheapest places to see in the UK as hotels there are really cheap.
This place is a great choice for JRR Tolkien fans.
In Birmingham, you can explore the Tolkien Trail and learn about the writers’ life and interest.
During your journey through the trail, you can enjoy beautiful gardens and nature of Moseley Bog.
Don’t lose an opportunity to enjoy Mac’s complex and exhibits.
It has free admission and there you can stroll through the free food and craft markets.
The Jewellery Quarter is one another destination which is worth visiting.
There you can go to the Lapworth Museum of Geology and take a look at various colorful crystals and stones for free.
Leeds
Leeds is the last one in our list of cheap destinations in the UK.
Staying there, you need to pay about 65 pounds per room and about 15 pounds for a couple of cocktails.
There are lots of gorgeous trails and exciting places that are absolutely free.
Go for a walk to Roundhay Park where you can feed the duck at the local beautiful lake.
Also, there is an amazing Owl Trail where you can find 25 different types of owls.
And, of course, go to see the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey and picnic in the stunning lawns nearby.
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