England is an unbelievable nation to discover, with a stunning quantity of variety, tradition and appeal for a comparatively small island. Not solely that, there are heaps of the perfect locations for a staycation in Britain dotted all throughout the island.
From the attractive shoreline of Pembrokeshire in Wales, driving the NC500 within the Scottish Highlands to historic Roman cities like Tub; you’re going to be spoilt for selection.
Now, with any staycation in Britain, it would require a little bit planning to get probably the most out of your vacation. So, that can assist you prioritise the highest locations to go to, I’m sharing my favorite spots in Britain you may
1.) Pembrokeshire Nationwide Park
Nestled on the southwest shoreline of Wales, Pembrokeshire is a completely lovely place to go to for a staycation.
As soon as within the space, make sure that to discover the shoreline from the Blue Lagoon and head down the coast in direction of the attractive seashores of Barafundle Bay and Freshwater West Seashore.
Each are completely beautiful and also you may even spot a few of the resident seals, too.
Oh, and simply shy of Pembrokeshire Nationwide Park is Tenby, a historic fishing village that’s so quaint. You should definitely stroll across the city, take a go to to close by Caldey Island and see the ruins of close by Carew Citadel. It’s so spectacular to see.
Heads up, public transport generally is a little slim right here, so it’s greatest to discover by automotive. That being mentioned, you may simply hop on native buses, with a motorcycle, and canopy a number of floor. Simply make sure you plan as some bus routes function sometimes.
Learn extra: Greatest locations to go to in Pembrokeshire
2.) Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands is one in every of my absolute favorite locations for a staycation in Britain, particularly in the event you’re already in Scotland. Now, for me, the perfect locations within the Highlands are greatest explored by automotive. This lets you discover a few of the historic ruins, rugged shoreline and native villages which can be dotted throughout the route.
In the event you’re up for an journey, drive the NC500 which is greatest explored over 5-7 days. We’ve achieved this route fairly just a few instances and it’s so breathtaking.
Not solely that, you may simply divert off the principle NC500 route and discover some close by areas, too. As an example, it’s nicely value together with a visit to the Isle of Skye and a drive down the Applecross Peninsular, too.
Learn extra: Greatest locations to go to on the NC500
3.) Cotswolds
It’d solely be 60 miles, or so, from Central London, however the Cotswolds is one beautiful space to go to for a staycation in Britain. You see, the entire space is crammed with lovely little villages, rolling hills and a quaint appeal that’s second to none.
As soon as right here, make sure that to go to locations like Bibury and Burton-on-the-Water. We love each cities and so they’re crammed with quaint homes, unbiased shops and tea homes which can be good for scones and tea.
To make issues simple, drive across the greatest spots within the Cotswolds. This manner, you may management the tempo of your journey; with none stress of timings.
That being mentioned, don’t fret in the event you don’t wish to drive. There are bus hyperlinks inside the Cotswolds between the villages and cities.
Learn extra: Greatest locations to go to within the Cotswolds
4.) Snowdonia Nationwide Park
Wales has a few of the greatest nationwide parks to go to, with Snowdonia being probably the greatest. Not solely is it an enormous space to discover; but it surely additionally consists of the tallest mountain in England and Wales; Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh).
Now, in the event you fancy, you may ebook a ‘Purple Rover’ prepare ticket that acts as a hop-on-hop-off prepare ticket between a few of the coastal cities from Machynlleth (the traditional capital of Wales) to Pwllheli. Although, a heads up, there’s generally just one prepare an hour (and even much less). So, plan your route upfront.
Alternatively, take a automotive and head to locations like Mount Snowdon that’s unbelievable for a hike. The views from up listed below are breathtaking. Although, in the event you don’t fancy the hike, there’s additionally a small prepare that can take you proper to the summit. It’s nicely value it.
Oh, and don’t neglect about Portmeirion. It’s a quaint Italian city that’s so picturesque to go to. Sure, there’s a small charge to enter but it surely’s nicely value it for a day.
Learn extra: Greatest locations in Wales to go to
5.) St Andrews
Look, we’re biased! We each lived in St Andrews while learning however I can truthfully say it’s one in every of my favorite cities in Scotland to go to.
Round a 1 hour drive from Edinburgh (or a prepare to Leuchars, then a 15-minute bus trip), it’s the proper place to go to for a day journey or perhaps a lengthy weekend.
As soon as right here, make sure that to stroll the attractive West Sands Seashore that stretches the entire size of the peninsular. It’s completely lovely and also you’ll get some attractive views of the city from right here.
Alternatively, ebook a spherical of golf on the Outdated Course. That is the place golf was invented and it’s an establishment. Better of all, it’s open to all; although, inexperienced charges might be dear at sure instances.
In the event you’ve received a automotive, and after visiting St Andrews, head down the coast of the Kingdom of Fife. There are such a lot of lovely locations in Fife you can simply go to when following the outdated coastal highway. We love Anstruther, a small fishing village that’s so quaint.
Plus, they’ve a few of the greatest fish and chips in all of Britain at Anstruther Fish Bar.
Learn extra: Greatest issues to do at St Andrews
6.) Yorkshire
A bigger area within the north of England, Yorkshire is one excellent place to go to if you wish to ramble the moorlands, see a few of Britain’s largest waterfalls and discover the cities and cities. It’s received that beautiful mixture of every little thing.
As soon as right here, make sure that to go to the city of Whitby on the east coast.
It’s a beautiful little city and you may even go to the ruins of Whitby Abbey while you’re there. Oh, and don’t neglect to go to Robin Hood’s Bay while you discover the Yorkshire Shoreline.
In the event you’re heading inland, observe. The mountain climbing routes round Janet’s Foss Stroll. It will get you proper into the Yorkshire Moors and Dales that are breathtaking at any time of the 12 months. Nonetheless make sure that to take some wellies, they’ll get a little bit moist.
Alternatively, head over to cities like Leeds that are nice in the event you fancy a metropolis break. Head to the Corn Change for the native shops and go to Kirkstall Abbey for a extra chilled-out day on the fringes of Leeds. It’s probably the greatest locations for a staycation in Britain while within the north of England.
Oh, and don’t neglect York. It’s probably the greatest cities in Yorkshire that’s received heads of historical past.
You’ll get to stroll down the Shambles, see the childhood dwelling of Man Fawkes and scale the likes of York Cathedral. It’s so spectacular.
Learn extra: Greatest locations to go to in Yorkshire
7.) Northumberland
Often known as fort nation, Northumberland is an space that’s good for a staycation while heading up the east coast of England. It’s a pretty big space, that’s good to discover by automotive.
Now, in the event you’re something like us, you’ll wish to go to as lots of the castles as attainable. So, plan your journey forward and embody the unbelievable castles of Bamburgh Citadel and Dunstanburgh Citadel. The historical past dates again centuries and you may nonetheless go inside lots of the castles right here.
Afterwards, head over to Holy Island. This was the primary place that Vikings set meals in Britain and was thought-about the beginning of the ‘Viking Age’.
As soon as right here, you may discover the ruined abbey and go to the small city to attempt some honey Meade (which is scrumptious).
Simply make sure you verify the tidal instances. The highway to Holy Island submerges beneath the ocean at sure instances of the day. By no means take a threat if indicators say to not drive.
Learn extra: Greatest issues to do in Northumberland
8.) Cornwall
Probably probably the greatest locations for a staycation in Britain, Cornwall is a fairly huge space of Southwest England that’s unbelievable in summer season.
Heck, it’s a good time to go to at any time of the 12 months, however the climate is far hotter in summer season, which makes it an ideal space of England to go to in the event you love seashores.
As soon as right here, you may discover the attractive little cities of St. Ives, or head for the full of life cities of New Quay which is a surfers’ paradise. In truth, there are such a lot of bays in Cornwall which can be good for browsing. In truth, the seashores of Cornwall can’t be missed. We love them.
Alternatively, if that’s not your factor, head over to Port Isaac for the quaintest little city that’s so picturesque. You may simply spend just a few sluggish hours exploring right here and it’s so quaint.
Oh, and don’t neglect to go to Tintagel Citadel that’s a ruined fort perched on Cornwall’s northern shores. It’s like one thing out of Harry Potter and so unbelievable. Although, fret not, in the event you’re not within the native space; there are heaps of different castles in Cornwall to discover.
Oh, and make sure you go to St Michael’s Mount. It’s an unbelievable tidal island in Cornwall that has a lot historical past. In truth, proof has been discovered that individuals lived right here round 6,000 years in the past!
Now, when you’re right here, make sure that to get the fort and gardens ticket. It’s round £25(ish) and nicely value it.
Learn extra: Greatest locations in Cornwall to go to
9.) Tub
Tub is well one in every of my favorite cities in England to go to. It’s unbelievable and the proper place for a staycation in Britain in the event you’re brief on time.
You see, you may simply get round the entire metropolis in 1-2 days and it’s unbelievable.
After all, you need to go to the Roman Baths and go to Tub Cathedral, which is superb. Oh, and make sure you seize a toasted bun from Sally Lunn’s. They’ve been making buns for a whole lot of years and so they’re so tasty.
Learn extra: Greatest issues to do in Tub
10.) Cambridge
One other gem of a metropolis in England to go to, Cambridge is the proper staycation spot in the event you’re searching for a manageable metropolis break. You see, you may head to cities like London and spend weeks exploring with out even touching the edges. Cambridge is the alternative.
You actually get a superb style of town, even in the event you’re staying for an extended weekend.
As soon as right here, make sure that to take a tour of Kings School and head across the historic city market which we cherished.
Oh, and you need to attempt your hand at punting while in Cambridge. You’ll use a big follow push your punt alongside the River Cam from the strict of the punt itself. It’s a lot enjoyable.
Truthfully, Cambridge is well probably the greatest locations for a staycation in Britain; and it’s solely 45 minutes by prepare from Central London.
Learn extra: Greatest issues to do in Cambridge
Test Out The Very Greatest Of Nice Britain!
Pop Over To Our YouTube Channel For Journey Movies!
