Trip Ideas
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Surfing and Cycling the North Devon Coast
Ride the waves at one of North Devon's finest beaches while admiring breathtaking views along a spectacular coastline.
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Newbury
The Newbury area is one of huge variety making it a great destination for short breaks, extending a business trip or a super day out.
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Lake District Adventure
The spectacular mountains and lakes of Cumbria provide the biggest adventure playground in the country. There are outdoor activities here that will challenge the most fit and fearless - and the chance for beginners to try something completely new with the help of an expert qualified guide.
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Leicester City Breaks
A city of surprises, there's much more to Leicester than you might imagine. It's home to Europe's largest indoor market, the UK's only space museum and a cutting edge comedy festival. You'll find stunning modern architecture, an atmospheric old town, a thriving cultural scene and an astounding variety of shops and restaurants.
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Leicestershire Countryside
This is the place to get a real taste of England as it used to be. Leicestershire has dignified market towns, pretty villages, fine castles and some magnificent stately homes. Travel on a steam train, watch medieval jousting or discover the county's industrial history. And don't forget Melton Mowbray - the country's rural capital of food and drink.
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Historic Warwick
Best known for its magnificent castle, Warwick is a delightful destination for a short break. You'll find picture-book buildings, secret gardens, great restaurants and plenty of antique shops to explore. For a small town, Warwick has a strong artistic life and each July it hosts the Warwick Folk Festival.
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Great Yarmouth Seaside
Miles of sandy beaches, crazy golf, candy floss, donkey rides and rollercoasters and two Victorian piers - this is a town designed for fun. Once you've experienced the Pleasure Beach and the glitz and glamour of the Golden Mile, you may say that Great Yarmouth is brash, but you won't say it's boring.
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Peak District Great Houses
A storybook landscape of hills and fast-running streams, where magnificent houses stand surrounded by parkland and trees, the Peak District is a place of inspiration and escape. Here you will find wild moorland, romantic dales, intriguing market towns, castles, caves and forests. Walk, cycle or climb, or simply come for a breath of fresh air.
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Ancient York
It's easy to fall in love with York. There's no city in England where the past feels so close. You can still walk around the ancient city walls and explore medieval streets. And beneath your feet lies the York of Viking times. The wealth of attractions make York Britain?s favourite city.
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Shakespeare's Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a picturesque town beautifully situated on the river and is, of course, the birthplace of the world famous playwright, William Shakespeare. Take time to explore the town centre with its great selection of shops, restaurants and tearooms.
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Cotswolds Breaks
The Cotswolds is an area of outstanding natural beauty bounded by Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon and its famous for its stunning towns and villages with honey-coloured buildings. You will find plenty of places to visit and enjoy including museums and galleries, historic houses and gardens, wildlife park or just a pleasant walk in the countryside.
You don't have to travel many miles to discover something new and interesting in the UK. Whether you are planning a day out close to home, a short break away or your annual holiday, you won't be short of things to see and do. Just to get your imagination started, we've put together some ideas for you here.
For some people, a day of extreme sports would be the highlight of their holiday. Others might prefer a search for treasures in an antique shop, or perhaps a lazy afternoon on the beach or a visit to a modern art gallery. Whether your tastes run to castles or casinos, scenery or stockcar racing, architecture or abseiling, you'll find something here to enjoy.
So, pick your destination, choose your accommodation to suit your budget - and away you go!