Best UK Holiday Destinations
1. Cornwall
Well deserving of the top spot, Cornwall boasts some of the warmest and sunniest weather in the UK. Stretches of beautiful coastline with fabulous beaches, and waves to attract the most daring of surfers. Make sure you explore the secluded coves dotting the shoreline, once used by smugglers to store their bounty, and no visit would be complete without trying a famous Cornish pasty.
2. The Cotswolds
A truly picturesque part of the UK the landscape in the Cotswolds looks as though it has come straight from a postcard. An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, if you wanted to see the famous rolling hills, stunning grasslands and ancient woodlands then the Cotswolds are a must see.
3. The Jurassic coast
The second wholly natural World Heritage Site to be designated in the United Kingdom, The Jurassic Coast certainly lives up to it's name, and any amateur fossil hunter would feel right at home on this beautiful coastline. Stretching from Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in East Dorset, this is a must see part of the UK.
4. Bath
Perhaps best known for it's link to The Romans with it's glorious and historical spas, the town itself is an exquisite town filled with exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone. A World Heritage Site since 1987, the city has many theatres and museums to explore, making it a top destination in the UK.
5. Exmoor
The UK has always been a top destination for walkers, climbers and all out explorers. If this sounds intriguing then Exmoor should be top of your list of places to visit. A landscape of moorland and woodland awaits the most avid of ramblers, and the dramatic cliff top coastline adds to the truly spectacular natural beauty of Exmoor.
6. The Lake District
A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains, including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. It also contains Wastwater and Windermere the deepest and longest lakes in England. With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk or cycle around the beautiful Lake District countryside, you can also get on the water if you so wish. Become inspired by the breathtaking landscape along the traditions of the early 19th century poet William Wordsworth and other Lake Poets.
7. The Isle of Skye
The largest and most northerly large island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillins, the rocky slopes of which provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the UK. Make sure you visit one of the many whiskey distilleries for a truly Scottish experience.
8. Anglesey
An island off the north west coast of Wales, Anglesey is a place to get away from it all. Lose yourself on its spectacular coastline or winding roads. There are also many attractions and outdoor activities to bring out your inner explorer, you may even get to see dolphins leaping from the sea, all set to a beautiful backdrop.
9. Mumbles
Situated on the western edge of Swansea Bay, Mumbles is thought to have been named by French sailors, after the shape of the two islands which comprise the headland. Choose from a secluded cottage retreat or fantastic hotels to help you unwind on your weekend break. take in the sea air as you walk along the coast. And With over 100 shops and restaurants to choose from there's plenty to see and do.
10. The Cairngorms national park
Established in 2003, it was the second of two national parks established by the Scottish Parliament, after Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park was set up in 2002. Boasting Britain's highest and most massive mountain range, its biggest native forests, spectacularly clean rivers and lochs, and beautiful moorland and farmland Cairngorms is a must for any traveller around the UK.
