A British Summer - Five Great Places To Visit In The UK

The UK has never been perceived as a great holiday destination, we get millions of tourists each year but they don’t come to sunbathe on our mundane beaches or to visit our famous green fields, they come to visit the busy and exciting city known as London, and to see Buckingham Palace. Which is a shame as there are far more stimulating and beautiful places in the UK than London but sadly these little bits of paradise are scattered all over the UK and seem so insignificant compared to the big city that they often go unnoticed.

Plymouth, England - Situated on the southern west coast of the UK, Plymouth is a typical quiet seaside town that is the perfect location to get away from all the stress of city life. With beautiful views and a range of events on throughout the year including the British Fireworks Championships, Plymouth offers excitement as well as tranquillity.

Cornwall, England - Just down the road from Plymouth, Cornwall is a great place to visit especially if you want to try out the local seafood on offer as both Jamie Oliver and Rick Stein have restaurants located in the area and it is also important to mention that it is the birthplace of the renowned Cornish pasty. If you are travelling with children it is also well worth checking out the Monkey Sanctuary that provides shelter for endangered species of monkeys.

Edinburgh, Scotland - Edinburgh is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the whole of the UK. If you decide to visit Edinburgh you will definitely not be disappointed as there are plenty of events that take place during the summer such as the Edinburgh International Festival which has been running since 1947 and features a mixture of performing arts, music and dance and there is also the Edinburgh Festival that takes place during August and is one of the largest cultural events that takes place throughout the world. For those of you brave enough there is also the Edinburgh Dungeon that takes you on a journey of Edinburgh’s dark history.

Newport, Wales - Wales is often overlooked as a holiday destination which is a shame as it is a beautiful country with fantastic scenery. Newport is especially beautiful and being located next to the seaside there are plenty of activities to pursue. Newport is also home to three museums and the Newport Festival occurs every summer where there are live music acts, comedy shows and theatre events.

Hastings, England - Hastings is more commonly known as the battleground between the Normans and the English but is never regarded as a holiday spot. The town of Hastings is situated right beside the sea and has its own beaches. There are plenty of distractions for children too as Hastings has a Blue Reef aquarium as well as Smugglers Adventure Hastings which is a themed activity centre for children.

There are of course many more holiday spots situated around the UK but for the really magical spots you will need to do some more research!