to ask for your unusual city/mini breaks?

[WaggingKnife]

We were all set to go away on holiday but a family crisis means we need to stay in the U.K.

We need some inspiration for a couples mini break, ideally a city break but not for the usual places like London, Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton and York that everyone suggests.

Ideally we would be looking at a naice hotel for 2 nights somewhere we could drive to (disabilities make train travel a hassle) as we may need to leave quickly to attend to this family matter. We like places with good markets, galleries and a thriving food and drink/bar scene.

If not a city then somewhere by the sea would be ideal. And somewhere that is too, too hilly.

Sorry to use you as my personal travel agent but I’ve seen some amazing recommendations on here before and we are really stumped for ideas because of brains are so filled with family crisis stress.

Thank you!

Portsmouth has a lot to do and Chichester isn't far away either so would work well as a combination. Portsmouth has easy parking.

Rye/Canterbury could be combined too though not sure Rye would work for someone with mobility problems. There is a nice B&B in Rye Harbour called the Old Vicarage which is like a mini boutique hotel.

Agree with Carlisle too, lovely small city.

Although you said not Liverpool I am going to recommend it anyway.

Also really like Cardiff and it is flat in the centre. There is a nice vineyard called Llanerch on the outskirts where you could stay if you have a car and you can drive into the city (there is a park and ride, not sure how easy it is for you to get a bus but it is possible to park in the city).

Thanks everyone.
Sorry for not mentioning where we are, we are in the NW of England.

And happy to travel up to 6 hours.

Bristol 100% loads to do and super friendly.
Northumberland and Cornwall are also great if you don't want a city break. I've heard nice things about Exeter but never been

Alnwick and surrounding towns
Norwich
Glasgow

Thank you all!