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England

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Scotland

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Wales

Best of the UK

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7 min read

8 of the best UK cities to visit in 2023

We’ve rounded up the best UK city breaks from creative northern powerhouses and UNESCO Cities of Mus…

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By Cathy Toogood

Published 2 June 2023

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8 min read

11 of the best seaside towns in the UK

Looking for a beach break in the UK with character? From Bamburgh to Margate, here are 11 of the UK’…

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By Cathy Toogood

Updated 19 July 2024

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10 min read

Great Britain’s top 10 staycation destinations

When it comes to staycations, Britain's got the lot: a cracking coastline, world-class cities and sp…

Updated 28 January 2021

View of turquoise waters and white sands at Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris with green rolling hills surrounding the beach

17 min read

The best beaches in the UK

From sandy beaches in Scotland to family-friendly spots in Devon, Dorset and Wales, we’ve scoured th…

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Updated 12 July 2024

Aerial view of Church Bay in Anglesey, North Wales, UK

12 min read

12 of the best islands in the UK for a summer getaway

From the Caribbean-esque Scillies to historic Anglesey, these UK islands are perfect for a summer es…

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By Tamara Hinson

Updated 18 June 2024

7 min read

10 places in the UK that feel like abroad

From diving with seals to sipping wine in rolling vineyards, these UK spots feel like they've been p…

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By Cathy Toogood

Updated 19 June 2024

View of the famous red Jacobite Steam Train over the curved Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct in Scotland with a loch in the background and green hills on all sides

5 min read

The UK's most beautiful train journeys

Take the scenic route on these nine beautiful UK train trips and you’ll discover that it’s as much a…

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By Tamara Hinson

Updated 22 June 2022

Wide angle view of warm sunset light on the hills and valleys near the Roaches in the Peak District

8 min read

10 of the best national parks in the UK

Whether you’re a foodie fanatic, a thrill-seeker or a spa junkie, our guide to the best national par…

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By Tamara Hinson

Updated 15 April 2021

10 alternative staycation destinations in the UK

If you’ve visited Great Britain’s biggest staycation destinations, it’s time to cast your net wider. From the Isles of Scilly to Lincolnshire, here's our pick of offbeat destinations all over the UK.

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Rocky coves at Seilebost on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland

12 of Britain’s most beautiful hidden spots

Updated 20 June 2024

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15 fun things to do this bank holiday weekend

Updated 17 May 2023

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