5 ways to escape the heat in England’s Historic cities

You don’t have to have a sweltering experience when visiting England’s historic cities, here are 5 ways to escape the heat….

1. Escape to a museum or art gallery

Going inside to experience a museum or art gallery is a great way to beat the heat. You’ll easily be able to spend a few hours going around all the historical and cultural treasures within the walls. Plus, many of these places offer free entry.

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2. Retreat to the castle or cathedral

Fall back to the cool interiors of the fantastic castles and churches located across our historic cities. Escaping into these thick medieval interiors is like stepping into a cave. Just like caves, these beautiful structures maintain a cool temperature, making for the perfect sanctuary in a heatwave.

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3. Find shade in our parks and gardens

Our historic cities come alive in the summer heat, yet it is essential to find shaded spots where you can cool down. Thankfully, there is a plethora of parks and gardens to be found throughout our historic cities. In these beautiful green spaces, you’ll be able to enjoy a few hours of respite from the sun under leafy trees, meandering rivers and elegant fountains.

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4. Enjoy a light lunch

Located throughout our historic cities are some of England’s finest cafés where you’ll be able to enjoy a light lunch. These cafés offer a glimpse into our historic city’s culture so slow down and spend time soaking in the atmosphere.

If you don’t fancy lunch then how about an afternoon treat? You’ll find café’s serving mouthwatering milkshakes, delicious cakes and countless flavours of scoops of ice cream.

Discover tasty tea rooms throughout our historic cities here >>>

5. Experience the city sights at night

Experience the sights throughout our historic cities in a whole different light by venturing out in the evening. The streets around these incredible sights are often much quieter allowing you to take your time to admire their beauty.

You’ll also be able to find guided walking tours with a twist, from ghost walks to disco walks.

So, there you have it, our list of 5 cool things you can do to escape the heat in England’s historic cities. Be sure to visit the England Originals site for more historic city inspiration!