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Located in the North East of England, Manchester is a city with a rich industrial heritage, famed in recent years for its football and music scene helping to propel the city onto the world stage and make it a must see destination. A down to earth and friendly city that has had to overcome industrial decline, in the process becoming a confident and diverse city of well over two million people.

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, nestled between extinct volcanoes and hills, is almost fairytale in appearance, with its medieval buildings in the Old Town and the wide streets and spacious homes Georgian New Town, and the spectacular castle looking down from its cliff. Edinburgh was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, which only begs the question: why did it take so long?

Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

Home to some of the biggest and best British bands in history, top museums and with a rich maritime history, this compact northern English city is one of Britain’s finest cultural destinations.