{"id":4625,"date":"2020-09-24T15:58:23","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T14:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/?p=4625"},"modified":"2023-04-06T09:28:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T08:28:46","slug":"what-to-pack-for-a-city-break-in-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-city-break-in-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Pack For a City Break in Autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something charming about autumn &#8211; orange leaves, a chill in the air, pumpkin spiced lattes and Halloween decorations everywhere you look.<\/p>\n<p>The cooler weather makes it the <strong>perfect time to explore a new city<\/strong>, check out some shopping, see the sights, enjoy some culture and of course, gorge on the local delicacies!<\/p>\n<p>City breaks are busy deals, so you need to be organised ahead of time. It\u2019s a great idea to put together a packing list before you go. Everyone\u2019s been there &#8211; you think you\u2019re organised, you head off, you\u2019re super-excited and then bam! You\u2019ve forgotten your phone charger!<\/p>\n<p>To help you get straight into the sightseeing rather than buying things you\u2019ve forgotten, check out our <strong>autumn city break packing list<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title-sm\">Money and Important Documents<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4628 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/money-and-important-documents.jpg\" alt=\"Money and Important Documents\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/money-and-important-documents.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/money-and-important-documents-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/money-and-important-documents-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/money-and-important-documents-178x78.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Let\u2019s get the boring stuff out of the way first!<\/p>\n<p>Check and double check that you have all your important documents and cash-related items with you before you travel. You wouldn\u2019t be the first person to set off, only to realise that you\u2019ve forgotten your driving licence!<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <strong>Money, credit and debit cards<\/strong> &#8211; it goes without saying that you shouldn\u2019t carry a large amount of cash with you.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <strong>Travel documents<\/strong> &#8211; if you\u2019re travelling by bus or train, make sure you\u2019ve got your tickets. If you\u2019re travelling from overseas, make sure you\u2019ve got your plane tickets and your passport.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <strong>ID documents<\/strong> &#8211; it\u2019s always good to have a driving licence or passport to hand, whether you\u2019re travelling far or not.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <strong>Hotel booking confirmation<\/strong> &#8211; you can usually save this onto your phone, but some people still like to print it out.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <strong>European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)<\/strong> \u2013 if travelling to Europe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <strong>Maps of the area<\/strong> \u2013 although you can use your phone, it\u2019s much more exciting having a map to hold in your hand on a city break!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"divider-1\">\n<h2 class=\"title-sm\">Toiletries and Cosmetics<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4629 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/toiletries-and-cosmetics.jpg\" alt=\"Toiletries and Cosmetics\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/toiletries-and-cosmetics.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/toiletries-and-cosmetics-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/toiletries-and-cosmetics-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/toiletries-and-cosmetics-178x78.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Autumn weather is pretty interchangeable, so you might need sun screen as well as moisturiser to protect against those autumn winds!<\/p>\n<p>Everyone has their own routine when it comes to toiletries, but here\u2019s all the basics that most people are likely to need.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Hand sanitiser<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Deodorant<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Toothbrush and toothpaste<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Hair brush<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Feminine sanitary products<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Make up and make up remover<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Moisturiser<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Sun screen (depending on when and where you\u2019re going)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Razor<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Shaving gel<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Hair bobbles and grips, if necessary<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Any medications you may need<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Small first aid box<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Painkillers<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Plasters &#8211; sightseeing can be tough on the feet!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"divider-1\">\n<h2 class=\"title-sm\">Clothing<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4630 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clothing.jpg\" alt=\"Clothing\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clothing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clothing-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clothing-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clothing-178x78.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Now the important stuff. When checking out what to pack for a city break in autumn, you\u2019ll probably be thinking about clothing more than anything else.<\/p>\n<p>When putting together your autumn city break outfits, you need to be covered for all eventualities as autumn can be gloriously warm one day then a frost the next!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you should have in your <strong>autumn city break wardrobe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Trousers and jeans &#8211; two of each should be more than enough, depending on how many days you\u2019re travelling for. If you want to bring a skirt, go for it, but do remember the weather might be changeable during the autumn!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; T-shirts and long-sleeved tops &#8211; one for each day<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; One dressy outfit if you\u2019re planning a big night out<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Jumper<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Hoodie<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Underwear<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Socks<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Nightwear<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Lightweight, waterproof jacket<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Comfortable day shoes &#8211; \u2018comfortable\u2019 is the key word here!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Comfortable night shoes for evenings out<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Accessories to jazz up an outfit, e.g. jewellery, scarves, belts, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, only the <strong>bare essentials are needed for a city break<\/strong>. The less you take, the more space you have in your suitcase to bring lots of goodies home!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"divider-1\">\n<h2 class=\"title-sm\">Tech and Other Travel Bits<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4631 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tech-and-other-travel-bits.jpg\" alt=\"Tech and Other Travel Bits\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tech-and-other-travel-bits.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tech-and-other-travel-bits-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tech-and-other-travel-bits-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-redlion.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tech-and-other-travel-bits-178x78.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>These days we carry more tech items than ever before, but the good news is they\u2019re pretty streamlined. You might want to entertain yourself with a film or some music whilst you\u2019re travelling, or maybe you want to watch Netflix on your tablet before you sleep.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Mobile phone<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Any other devices you want to bring (tablet, laptop etc)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Chargers for all devices<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Power bank<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Headphones<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Adaptor for the socket if travelling to a different country<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Glasses or contact lenses<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Sunglasses<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Book or magazine<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; Refillable water bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"divider-1\">\n<h2 class=\"title-sm\">Salisbury is The Perfect City Break Choice<\/h2>\n<p>Hopefully you\u2019re now feeling organised and know exactly what to pack for a city break in autumn. Let\u2019s hope so!<\/p>\n<p>Salisbury is a fantastic city break destination &#8211; there\u2019s <a href=\"\/things-to-do-in-salisbury\/\">so much to see and do<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to be right in the thick of things when you\u2019re visiting a city for a few days &#8211; you don\u2019t want to spend your time commuting. The Red Lion Hotel couldn\u2019t be more centrally located in Salisbury, so is the ideal choice as somewhere to lay your head.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re just a five minute walk away from the famous Salisbury Cathedral, as well as some fantastic nightlife and shopping opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button-red\" href=\"\/book\/\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something charming about autumn &#8211; orange leaves, a chill in the air, pumpkin spiced lattes and Halloween decorations everywhere you look. 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