Leeds has long been establishing itself as one of the UK's most bustling, thriving cities. Discover a more in-depth look into independent eateries and chic restaurants, cool bars and hidden gems; not to mention a liberal smattering of history and culture with our UK City Guide.

*Long read* From a Symphony Hall to its own chocolate factory, Birmingham has a lot more to offer than meets the eye. The city has experienced a recent resurgence which now has people flocking to its chic eateries and trendy cocktail bars.

For a while now Manchester has been like a skillet of culture, cool and cuisine coming to the boil and waiting to explode. Now it’s cemented itself as a premier destination for a UK staycation.