The Giant's Causeway coast in Northern Ireland is home to plenty of incredible natural landmarks and fun attractions, and it can make for a pretty Don't fancy a road trip along the coast? So there you have it. Keep up the great posts girl!I’ve saved this article, found on Pinterest. We’ve already driven through Scotland and Ireland a few years ago, but I think we may have to go back to see some of the places we missed! The more I travel in the UK, the more I realize how many amazing places there are to see in this country. 112 countries and counting! Whether you’re looking for somewhere for a romantic getaway, a solo adventure, or an impromptu trip for absolutely no reason at all, here are some of the best city breaks that the UK has to offer. My husband and I are in the early stages of planning a trip to England, and this list gives me great ideas on where we should go. I’ll add it to my list of places to travel in the future.Adventures of an expat Californian living in London and traveling the world. The good news is you don't need to splurge for a stay - for example, you can find hotels from You can easily enjoy a week's holiday in Devon without running out of things to do with the kids.For a start there are the brilliant sandy beaches and swim-friendly waters along the coast, not to mention the nature reserves where you can take in the scenery and have a fun day out/picnic lunch.As for the attractions, you'll find spots like Diggerland which never fails to be a hit with children, as well as theme parks such as Crealy Great Adventure Park and Woodlands Leisure Park.For those rainy days, there are plenty of historic castles and museums on offer to while away a few hours. And that’s to say nothing of the restaurants and bars in Finnieston. It’s every bit as pretty in real life as it is in photos, and it’s definitely worth a special trip.But even if it hadn’t stood in for Hogwarts, Oxford’s historic beauty would easily earn it a place on my list.

(You can find hotels in Belfast from Countryside retreats don't have to break the bank - and Yorkshire is the perfect example.Here you'll find plenty of budget-friendly days out, museums, estates and farms to visit, cosy hotels with friendly staff, and pubs serving up proper British grub.Then of course there are the breathtaking landscapes where you can easily while away a few hours as you go exploring. There’s a reason this island is called Scotland in Miniature; it really has everything in one place.From bright buildings to historic treasures, its hodge-podge of styles makes for a fairy-tale experience. And that’s to say nothing of the coastal trails and beaches around it. Given its proximity to London, it’s an ideal spot for a day trip from the capital.It’s one of the best places to visit in the UK for its pretty streets, half-timbered facades, and But the real treat is wandering the streets to take in the crescents and bridges that make this place so stunning.It’s a treat to tour the interiors and take in the art and furnishings, and also exciting to see St George’s Chapel. Best Places to visit in Cotswold District. I think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the UK (granted I’m from Essex so anything is beautiful to me).Rye is lovely! It is extremely difficult to select just 10 top destinations in Great Britain – a country of rich history and varied culture, a mixture of nations and traditions, and heir to one of history’s most powerful empires. I’ve seen a lot of beautiful villages in Essex, too.Yesss! I even saw a red squirrel.Alnwick itself has one of the best bookshops in the UK, and Alnwick Castle is known for being the filming location for everything from Less firmly on the visitor map is Iona, but mostly because as an island it’s not quite as easy to get to. Worm’s Head and Rhossili Beach are particularly beautiful spots, but it’s hard to narrow it down to just two.With storybook cottages and topiary hedges, Painswick feels like something out of Its proximity to London also makes Burnham Market one of my favorite places for a weekend getaway in England.With a stunning cathedral, a Norman castle, and pretty streets, this chocolate-box city is a photographer’s dream.

You can easily make a day trip out of it from nearby Belfast if a city break is on the cards. Need I say more?Another great place to get outdoors in the UK is the There are peaks to climb for the ambitious, and coves to meander to for those that prefer a slower pace. A visit ( as you say ) is not complete without seeing the cathedral and the castle (what the locals call the Bailgate area).I’ve visited probably 2/3 of your suggestions and couldn’t agree more. some of my fave places not on your list are Dover, Glastonbury, Tintagel, Kynance Cove and Padstow (I’m just a little obsessed with Cornwall). Best family-friendly destinations in Britain where you won't need to break the bank to visit in 2020Can we send you the Mirror Travel newsletter with weekly travel news and inspiration?The UK is filled with brilliant family-friendly destinations.We're talking breathtaking coasts, golden sandy beaches, rolling green hills hiding away heaps of adventures and fascinating historic sites.Then there are the countless attractions sure to be a hit with kids of all ages, not to mention they're fun for parents to visit too. New here? I thought I would put my favorites in a list for you, so here are A Lady in London’s 51 places to visit in the UK.My list is by no means a complete one.

The mystery, history, and heritage behind the site are enchanting, and it never gets old to circle the stones and imagine how they got there and what they were intended for.But it’s also home to a beautiful riverside walk, several secret gardens, and enough pretty streets to keep me reaching for my camera at every turn.The cathedral is spectacular, though, from the site of Thomas Becket’s murder to the stained glass windows with women who look like Disney princesses.But Durham is also home to a castle, a university, and enough cobbled streets and squares to make my inner side-street lover swoon.