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The best alternative Valentine’s Day ideas

Want to do Valentine's Day differently this year? Whether you're celebrating Galentine's with the girls, Palentine's with your pals, or just looking for something less mushy to do with your partner, we've picked out our favourite Valentine's Day alternatives. From axe-slinging in Bristol (yes, really) to a pop-up café for dogs in Newcastle, these events are all easy to get to with megabus. So, snap up a cheap coach ticket, round up your mates and get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day - your way.

Top 10 romantic things to do for Valentine’s Day

Looking for something romantic to do with your other half this Valentine's Day? Whether you've got a new love interest or you're long-term partners, there's all sorts going on around the UK to celebrate the day of love this February. From pop-up cinema screenings in London to candlelit concerts in Glasgow, these events are well worth booking in advance for. Plus, you can get to all of them by coach with megabus - so what you save on transport, you can spend on V-Day treats instead.

Affordable UK travel ideas to get you through January

Money worries are no joke in January, and we're all feeling the pinch more than ever this year. But getting out and about can be a great way to ward off the January blues - which is why we've sought out some affordable UK travel ideas for you to make the most of in the chilly winter months. From free things to do in top cities like Birmingham and Manchester, to cheap eats and budget treats, there's something for even the tightest of travel budgets this January. And if you take a coach to your destination with megabus you'll save money on transport costs, too, without having to worry about extra spends like parking or motorway tolls.

Top 7 Christmas events to book for winter 2022

Ready to get into the festive spirit? Entonces estás de suerte. Because there are Christmas events happening all over the UK from November right through December 2022 and into January 2023. So you can spread the seasonal spirit over three months and extend the festive fun well beyond Christmas Day. Take your pick from Christmas markets, ice bars, festive shows and more. Whichever event you choose, get there with megabus - find your great value tickets at the top of the page.

Where to eat the best roast dinners in the UK

Did you know there's a national Roast Dinner Day in the UK? That's right - a whole day dedicated to the nation's favourite Sunday dish, as if we needed a reason to celebrate it. And whether you're a fan of a classic roast chicken with stuffing, a veggie option with all the trimmings, or a roast beef with a giant Yorkshire pud, we've scoured the UK's restaurant scene to locate the best places to dine. Pay a visit to one of these and be prepared for a hearty roast to remember - elasticated waistbands are a must.

6 Spooktacular Halloween events to visit in the UK

Looking for some Halloween-inspired fun this October? Whether you fancy watching a scary movie in a creepy location, or donning your scariest fancy dress and partying all night, we've picked out our favourite Halloween events happening in UK cities this year. Some are great for students, others are perfect for families - but all of them promise loads of ghoulishly good fun. Plus, you can get to all of them with megabus, so take a look and get ready to scare yourself silly.

5 Reasons to Ditch the Car for the Coach

Have you thought about taking a coach for your next trip, instead of the car? We might be biased, but we can think of loads of reasons why coach travel beats car travel hands-down. For one thing, just one coach full of people can keep up to 50 cars off the roads. That's a vast improvement when it comes to traffic congestion - and that's just the start.

3 unmissable Harry Potter locations to visit in the UK

31 July means one thing and one thing only to Potterheads: Harry Potter's birthday. JK Rowling's very own boy wizard, Harry James Potter, was born to James and Lily Potter on Thursday 31 July 1980. Do the maths and that means The Chosen One turns 42 on the 31 July, 2022. If you needed an excuse to visit one of the UK's many Harry Potter-inspired locations, the main character's birthday is definitely it. There are absolutely loads of places to pick from up and down the country, so we've picked out our top three to get you started. You can get to each one with megabus, so start planning your Harry Potter-themed trip now.

Commonwealth Games: how to spend 48 hours Birmingham

Whether you call it the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the XXII Commonwealth Games, or just Birmingham 2022, one thing's for sure: there's a lot of exciting sport coming up in Birmingham from 28 July to 8 August 2022. From athletics to road racing, gymnastics to diving, international sports stars will be descending on the city to compete - along with thousands of visitors ready to watch the action. If you're planning a trip, we've rounded up some handy tips to help you get the most out of the Commonwealth Games, plus some things you won't want to miss before you head home. This vibrant city has loads to keep you busy in the space of 48 hours, so here are some ideas to get you started.

10 must-visit UK cities with an Innkeeper’s Collection hotel

At megabus, we're big believers that travel shouldn't be complicated. So this summer we're making travel simple, by partnering with Innkeeper's Collection to offer some great discounts - not to mention some free stays - at their Innkeeper's Collection hotels.

Try These World Chocolate Day-Inspired UK Daytrips

Let's face it. We don't need much of an excuse to indulge in our love of chocolate, but World Chocolate Day would be a pretty good one if we did. This worldwide celebration of all things cacao takes place on 7 July, and is a great reason to book a daytrip to one of the UK's best cities for chocoholics. Take a look at our round-up of the best chocolate shops, cafés, and chocolatey haunts to get a taste of what's to come, then get your megabus tickets booked and invite your fellow chocolate-loving friends.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Top 5 places to celebrate

Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, which runs from Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June, looks set to be packed with celebrations. Communities all over the UK will come together over the extended bank holiday weekend to mark the Queen's 70-year reign, with some extra-special events happening in London.

Top 7 Valentine’s Day getaways

Looking for a fun Valentine's Day trip this February? From romantic city break ideas to Galentine's getaways with the girls, here's our list of the top places to visit on or around 14 February - as well as the best things to do there. We've included swanky restaurants, classy bars and special events for the evenings, as well as lots of Valentine's-inspired daytime fun. So book ahead, sort your megabus tickets, and start planning your trip…

5 UK winter trips to beat the January blues

If you're suffering from a bout of the January blues, you're not alone. After all the excitement of Christmas, and before spring blossoms into life, January can feel like a bit of a flat month for lots of us. It can really help when you've got something in the diary to look forward to, so we've come up with some travel ideas that will put a spring back in your step. From bracing beach walks to adrenaline-pumping rides, here are our top 5 trips to make January a little brighter.

6 Christmas shopping experiences not to miss

How's your Christmas shopping going? Whether you're one of those people who completed it months ago and you're smugly browsing for little extras, or you're a leave-it-til-the-last-minute festive shopper with a whole list still to buy, we're here for you. We've scoured the UK's top cities to find the best Christmas shopping experiences up and down the country, so you can make a day of it - wherever you decide to head. And if you get there with megabus, you won't have to fight for parking in the Christmas rush…

5 perfect date ideas in Bristol

Planning a date in Bristol? Then you've come to the right place. This waterside city is one of our most popular destinations for good reason, and it's packed with places to head off on a date with a difference. So, whether you need inspiration for a first date location in Bristol, or you're just looking for some quirky date night ideas to add to your list, read on for romance…

5 reasons travel is great for mental health

There are so many reasons why travelling is a good idea, but did you know it's also great for your mental health? Planning a trip, going somewhere different and trying new experiences all help to build mental resilience and reduce stress. So if you're deliberating whether or not to book a getaway, have a look at all the ways that travel could have a positive impact on your emotional health - particularly after the year we've all had.

How to spend 3 hours in these 7 incredible UK cities

Visiting one of the UK's best cities but not stopping for long? We've got you covered. Whether you're just in town for a quick pit-stop between destinations, or you've found yourself with three hours to kill between events, we've rounded up the essential things to tick off while you're there - all in a three-hour window. Plus, we've partnered with TUI Experiences to help you book the best things to do in each of our destinations.

Afternoon tea: 7 UK cities for the best cream tea

We don't need much persuading to tuck into juicy scones, finger sandwiches and lashings of tea on any day of the year. But when it's National Cream Tea Day, it would be incredibly rude not to. So, we've cherry-picked 7 of the best locations across the UK to sit down to a proper cream tea or afternoon tea. From traditional tea rooms in Plymouth and York, to cream tea aboard a ferry in Bristol or a bus in Edinburgh, we've done the hard work for you - so all you need to do is book your coach tickets.

Bournemouth: 7 unmissable things to do by the sea

Planning a trip to Bournemouth? You've made a great choice. This beach town on the UK's south coast is bursting at the seams with things to do, so we've whittled them down to help you plan your visit. There's everything from the best fish and chip restaurants to the boat trips and beach walks you won't want to miss. And with our brand new London to Bournemouth service we can get you there too, so it's high time you booked a Bournemouth staycation.

Start your holiday right by getting to the airport with megabus

Finally found the time to book a relaxing holiday? Perfect. We think your journey to the airport should be relaxing too. If you're going with your mates then you should definitely sit together on the way to the airport. See how megabus can keep your airport travel simple and stress free.

Top 5 hidden gems to visit this year in the UK

March. A time where the majority of New Year resolutions have officially been abandoned. However, if one of yours was to get out and travel more, we've picked 5 destinations taking you across the country to inspire you. Oh, and they're all budget-friendly… naturally.

Coach of the Future

Automotive technology is a fast-moving industry, and coach travel is not immune from the leaps forward that are seen year-in and year-out. The continuing controversy surrounding the costly development of rail project HS2 could drive more people than ever to the coach for their intercity travel needs. But what will they be met with? To find out what might be in store for those boarding the coach of the future, we asked a collection of futurists and experts in the industry what they thought. We also threw a few outrageous predictions of our own in. Based on research-led predictions of what the coach of the future may look like by 2040, we worked with artist Muti to bring this to life.

The 5 best free days out in London

Want to explore London for free? There are so many free London museums, art galleries and Royal Parks to discover, that we've whittled them down to the five best budget days out in London so you can discover the city without breaking the bank. Plus, if you book a cheap megabus ticket to get you there, you'll save even more money…

Los mejores 5 destinos en el Reino Unido para ser la envidia de tus amigos en Instagram

¿Te gusta llenar tu feed de Instagram con imágenes maravillosas para dar envidia? Ya sabes, y poner aquello de #nofilter. Pues claro. Por eso hemos seleccionado 5 de los mejores lugares del Reino Unido en los que hacerte una foto épica y que tus seguidores se mueran de celos. Y, por supuesto, puedes llegar a todos ellos con megabus.

¿Cómo de lejos viajaron los personales principales de Juego de Tronos?

Nos encanta la serie Juego de Tronos de la HBO, con sus batallas épicas, la fascinante política interna y los ocasionales ataques de los dragones.

7 destinos en el Reino Unido que bien podrían estar en el extranjero

Tanto si te preguntas qué será mejor hacer este verano, si viajar al extranjero o quedarte en casa, echa un vistazo a estas increíbles fotos. Aunque pueda parecer que se trata de paisajes exóticos del otro lado del mundo, en realidad todos se encuentran en el Reino Unido. Y lo que es mejor, puedes llegar a todos ellos con megabus, así que ni siquiera tendrás que pisar un avión. ¿Te sientes tentado? Aquí tienes nuestra selección de siete destinos en el Reino Unido que bien podrían estar en el extranjero. Prepárate para llenar tu muro de Instagram y engañar a tus amigos haciéndoles creer que eres todo un trotamundos...

De compras en Londres - Los 5 mejores lugares a los que ir

Es justo decir que las opciones con las que cuenta la capital para ir de compras son conocidas en todo el mundo. Pero si acabas de llegar a Londres, saber por dónde empezar puede ser un poco complicado. Aquí tienes una práctica guía de cinco de las zonas de compras principales de Londres. Desde mercados tradicionales hasta tiendas muy conocidas, pasando por tiendas de diseñador, estos son los lugares que no te puedes perder en tu viaje de compras en Londres.

Los mejores parques reales para visitar en Londres

Londres es la ciudad con mayor volumen de personas por metro cuadrado del Reino Unido, pero visita alguno de sus parques reales y ni te enterarás de este hecho. Estos grandes espacios verdes son un soplo de aire fresco en una capital que nunca descansa, de modo que no sorprende que ir a alguno de ellos sea una de las principales actividades que se puedan hacer aquí. Londres cuenta con un total de ocho parques reales y todos reciben un mantenimiento para que cumplan el mismo estándar de imagen perfecta. Tanto si estás planeando hacer una escapada romántica o un pícnic con la familia, hemos seleccionado cuatro de los mejores parques para visitar. Es fácil acceder a todos estos lugares desde la estación London Victoria Coach Station, que es donde el autobús de megabus te dejará en Londres.

Edimburgo gratis: las mejores 7 actividades recomendadas por los lugareños

¿Estás buscando las mejores cosas que puedes hacer gratis en Edimburgo? Por suerte existen numerosas atracciones en la ciudad capital de Escocia que no cuestan ni un céntimo, perfecto si tienes un horario limitado y un presupuesto escaso. Hemos preguntado a los lugareños cuáles son sus actividades gratuitas favoritas de Edimburgo, y aquí tienes lo que nos han respondido. Así que, haz las maletas, sube a bordo de nuestro autobús hacia Escocia y prepárate para ver los mejores rincones de Edimburgo sin gastar una fortuna.

5 cosas geniales y diferentes que puedes hacer en Londres con los amigos

Tanto si ya has estado en Londres antes y has visto todas las principales atracciones, como si eres nuevo en la ciudad pero no te gusta hacer las cosas típicas de los turistas, te traemos algunas ideas poco convencionales para tu próxima visita a la capital. Echa un vistazo a este artículo si tu intención es pasar un día diferente.

Londres gratis: cómo ver la capital sin gastarse ni un céntimo

Seamos sinceros, Londres es una ciudad cara. Pero que tu presupuesto sea limitado, no significa que tengas que perderte las principales atracciones de la capital. De hecho, algunas de las mejores vistas de Londres no cuestan nada en absoluto. Desde ver toda la pompa y la solemnidad de los que se hace gala en el palacio de Buckingham, a sacar al Harry Potter que llevas dentro en un Hogwarts Express, existen montones de cosas que puedes hacer en la capital inglesa sin tener que pagar un ojo de la cara.

Nadar en aguas salvajes: 3 de los lugares más increíbles de Escocia

Si te interesa nadar en aguas salvajes, tienes que hacerlo en un lugar que se merezca ese título. Escocia es hogar de multitud de preciosas piscinas naturales, arroyos, ríos y cascadas que no te defraudarán. Visita estos lugares de nado naturales, ya sea porque vas de acampada, a hacer senderismo o a visitar Escocia en una escapada, y prepárate para conectar con la naturaleza. Estos son tres de nuestros lugares favoritos y algunos consejos sobre cómo disfrutar del nado en aguas salvajes con seguridad.

Tours a pie por Londres: las mejores rutas que recorrer

¿Te gustaría conocer Londres con un plazo y una cantidad de dinero limitados? Entonces echa un vistazo a los mejores tours a pie por la capital para recibir una lección de historia rápida que no olvidarás. Tanto si vas a Londres en una escapada de fin de semana, como si solo cuentas con el tiempo justo entre reunión y reunión, puedes llegar a conocer la ciudad a nivel de calle sin necesidad de confiar en el transporte público. Un guía experto te llevará desde el punto A al B y te deleitará con hechos y personajes históricos durante el proceso. Y el precio del billete no te desajustará el presupuesto. Y pasarás el día fuera, ¡son todo ventajas! Aquí tienes algunos de nuestros recorridos a pie favoritos en Londres, desde paseos basados en Harry Potter y Shakespeare, a un tour por el Parlamento. Y no te olvides de ponerte un calzado cómodo.

4 estructuras icónicas de Londres y cómo verlas por dentro

Pon una postal de la silueta de Londres delante de cualquiera, que haya visitado la capital del Reino Unido, o no, y nos jugamos lo que sea a que es capaz de reconocerla. Es una de esas imágenes icónicas que se conocen en todo el mundo y todo se debe a las increíbles estructuras que la hacen única. En el centro de Londres, las antiguas catedrales se codean con los rascacielos más vanguardistas. Puntos de referencia victorianos, como Tower Bridge, lucen orgullosos junto a edificios contemporáneos más elegantes, como The Shard. Y esta estampa está en continua evolución, con cada vez más superestructuras surgiendo en el paisaje urbano año tras año. Sin embargo, lo que mucha gente desconoce es que estos extraordinarios edificios están abiertos al público. Estos significa que, en lugar de admirarlos únicamente desde el exterior, puedes conocerlos desde dentro. Hemos seleccionado cuatro de las estructuras más famosas del área del centro de Londres, y además te explicamos cómo llegar hasta ellos, cómo reservar y cómo ahorrar dinero en las entradas. Elige alguno, o visítalos todos.

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