UK Hotspots Perfect For Your Summer Holiday
I think many of us can be guilty of thinking of a plane ride and trip abroad when it comes to our summer holiday plans. We want to guarantee the weather, enjoy new cultures and see different sights and have some amazing experiences. But, because many of us automatically assume a holiday means Europe or further afield, we can often forget that we have some amazing destinations right in the country we live in. There are some people who live abroad who actually come here for a holiday, who would have thought? But it got me thinking about considering an alternative holiday destination this year, and the UK has so much to offer, I thought I would share with you some of my thoughts and suggestions. From half term holiday breaks in the north east glamping to holiday cottage beach breaks on the Welsh coast, prepare to be inspired to book your own staycation at one of the UK hotspots!
A city break
Many people love a city break. The chance to see some beautiful architecture, and really understand the general vibe of the place. However, there are some great cities in the UK, and some of them you may not have visited before. There is, of course, London, the capital, but other cities that have a lot to offer include Birmingham and Manchester. To name a few. Why not consider a city break in the UK for one of the up and coming bank holidays?
Escape to countryside
For those who already live in a big city, they may want to go somewhere quieter where they can unplug from city life and breathe in some country air. Whichever part of the country you are looking to go and explore, there are rolling hills and green landscapes to take in everywhere, as well as quaint little towns and villages waiting for you to explore them. Plus, with accommodation options from BnBs, hotels, holiday cottages in the Yorkshire dales, or even campsites, there are options for every traveller and every budget.
Enjoying the beaches
Maybe you love the beach and that is one of the reasons why you head abroad, but the UK has some stunning locations offering some of the most outstanding beaches. Cornwall, Devon and Torquay are some of the most popular destinations with beautiful beaches. But you also have some of the other sea town locations such as Margate and Scarborough. There are some great things to do in some of these locations, and some of the old fashioned treats of the great British holiday such as penny arcades and walks along the pier. Bliss.
Hopping the border
England has much to offer with its rugged countryside and rolling green hills, as well as some amazing cities. But why not hop the border and head into some of the other parts of the UK? Hiring a car from websites like Easy Car can make things much simpler. Wales is a fantastic destination. You have all of the popular destinations like Anglesey, Abersoch and Canarfan. There are also things like climbing Snowdon and enjoying the hustle and bustle of Cardiff city centre in the South. Then there is Scotland and the fabulous countryside and amazing cities. So much to see, so little time.
Heading overseas
Finally, staying in the UK doesn’t necessarily mean we stay landborne all of the time, heading overseas to Northern Ireland and the city of Dublin. Famous for the guinness factory and a great night out, it could be the ideal way to spend a weekend or summer break away. Northern Ireland also has some great countryside locations if you prefer to head out and hike and see a different side.
I hope that this has given you some inspiration to consider the UK for your next holiday.
Do you have suggestions of UK hotspots for my readers?
There are some truly beautiful places to see, visit & explore here in the UK – the coast as well as national parks are go tos for us. #MMBC
London is a good idea any time of the year.
You are so right, I love the UK and think there are so many lovely places to go. I love London and Birmingham.
There are some wonderful places to visit in the U.K.I am lucky enough to live in North Devon, were we have beaches and moor land that have fantastic scenery #bloggerclunuk@_karendennis
We’ve had some great holidays in the UK – Cornwall, York, Winchester etc. There is so much to see and do here 🙂