Ever thought about extending those business stays so that they become so much more?
Giving yourself a chance to head out, chill out, unwind and find amazing things to experience, do and see. It’s basically the ultimate combination of business and leisure. We call it bleisure. You’ll call it a great way to rest easy.
The hotels you know and the hidden gems you don’t
Look beyond the obvious and discover more
Beyond London, Birmingham and Manchester, we’ve checked out some of the most popular work destinations – to show you how you can relax and enjoy a whole lot more. Before, during and after your next business trip.
From museums to beaches, walking tours to havens for wildlife, it all comes alive after the 9 to 5. We’ve picked four amazing places and discovered a few of the must-see secrets you may not have known about. Hidden gems that can turn a business trip into a visit you never expected.
Peterborough... from histories to wildlife mysteries
With its stunning architecture, glorious medieval artwork and incredible history, Peterborough Cathedral is a sight to behold. Here, history beckons in one of the finest Norman cathedrals in Europe, with the tomb of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife. Or maybe you fancy getting back to nature? Next stop: Railworld Wildlife Haven, featuring wildlife watching to train spotting, industrial history to the natural world.
Premier Inn locations to choose from:
Peterborough City Centre
Peterborough (Hampton)
Peterborough (Ferry Meadows)
Peterborough North
Bristol: a blank canvas for discovery
Think ‘street art’, and you think ‘Bristol’. And if you don’t you probably should, since this is where Banksy comes from! Here, the city’s walls are decorated in colourful, inspired graffiti... pop culture that’s as edgy as it is fun. Or perhaps you fancy getting lost for a while? The best place to do it: Bristol Old City and St Nicholas Market. An amazing maze of stalls that has been a marketplace since 1743.
Premier Inn locations to choose from:
Bristol City Centre (Finzels Reach)
Bristol City Centre (King Street)
Bristol City Centre (Lewins Mead)
Bristol Cribbs Causeway
Bristol Filton
Get back to nature in Aberdeen
A city garden with streams, waterfalls, ponds and more, Aberdeen’s Johnston Gardens is a feast for the senses. Find yourself here. Then find yourself at Donmouth Local Nature Reserve too. A stunning beach site where the River Don meets the sea, seals and birds call this place home (but you’ll call it breathtaking).
Premier Inn locations to choose from:
Aberdeen City Centre
Aberdeen Airport
Discover an Oxford you never knew existed
With its dreaming spires and air of academic grandeur, we all know what Oxford has to offer, don’t we? Answer: maybe not. Because there’s a lot more to the city than you might have thought. Here you will find secret spots aplenty... from the Alice in Wonderland trail to the largest single room selling books in the world, along with talks, tours and more at the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Premier Inn locations to choose from:
Oxford City Centre (Westgate)
Oxford Cowley
Oxford Botley
Oxford Kidlington (Airport)
What will you discover on your next business trip?
So, if you’re planning your next business trip, why not plan a little bit of bleisure too? A little bit of time out to head out and explore your surroundings... after all, it’s what you deserve when work is done for the day.
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August 2023