Hot on the heels of the May Day Bank Holiday comes the Spring Bank Holiday on the 29th May. Ticketclever.com looks ahead to that weekend's events and top relaxation spots and how to get there cheaper:

Brighton
The city's new i360 attraction gives visitors the chance to tower over this classic seaside destination with views as far as the Isle of Wight almost 50 miles away.

Manchester to Brighton £82.50 Advance Purchase return within one month, saving up to £330.50 against the Anytime return fare.

Fares checked 5th May for outbound travel on Thursday 25th May

Cromer
This Norfolk seaside town is famous for its seafood. Enjoy the pier, sweeping beaches and independent stores whilst enjoying fresh crab at what will be the height of the seafood season on the North Norfolk coast.

London to Cromer £47 Advance Purchase return, saving up to £62.70

Fares checked 5th May for travel Thursday 25th May, returning Tuesday 30th May

Hay Festival – 25 May to 4 June
It's the 30th anniversary celebration of the UK's most famed literary festival bringing writers and readers together in the Welsh countryside. Those making appearances include comedian Eddie Izzard, cyclist Chris Boardman and Olympian Tom Daley.

London Euston to Hereford £48.50 Advance Purchase return, saving up to £42.90

Fares checked 3rd May for travel Wednesday 24th May, returning Sunday 4th June

Chelsea Flower Show – 23 to 27 May
The world's most recognised flower show will take place again in the heart of Chelsea. See a range of gardens that will transport you to Japan, the Mediterranean and back to the UK via the classic British seaside. Don't miss the Artisan Gardens.

Manchester to London £54 Advance Purchase return, saving up to £29.90

Fares checked 5th May for travel Friday 26th May, returning 29th May

Bristol
From the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Harbourside, Bristol is a great place to soak up any Bank Holiday sunshine. For something a little different head on a Banksy tour and see some of the street art that has made the secretive artist world-renowned.

Brighton to Bristol £35 Advance Purchase return within one month, saving £19.50

Fares checked 5th May for travel Thursday 25th May, returning Tuesday 30th May

Birmingham Pride – 27 & 28 May
The UK's largest two-day LGBT festival takes place in Birmingham on the weekend of the Spring Bank holiday with a parade kicking off the event followed by festivities in the Gay Village. Basement Jaxx, Louisa Johnson and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are all set to appear.

London to Birmingham £11.50 Advance Purchase return, saving up to £11

Fares checked 3rd May 2017 for travel Saturday 27th May returning Monday 29th May

Tips to make the most of ticketclever.com this bank holiday:

• The biggest savings on ticketclever are for journeys over an hour.
• Finds savings of up to 60 per cent for day of travel or when Advance fares are unavailable or sold out – ideal for last minute, spontaneous shenanigans!
• Be flexible – sometimes the best fares might mean travelling at a different time of day, which may just be a few minutes different to the train you originally planned to take.
• And remember, there are no booking or payment card fees with ticketclever.com

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