How to Spend your Summer Holidays in the UK

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Summer vacation is arriving soon and the time has come to start making plans. If you are planning on visiting the UK, or if you already live there, there are so many things to do and see. Here is how to spend your summer holidays in the UK.

Relax In A Village In The Cotswolds

The trip to the Cotswolds from London only takes two hours by car but you will feel like you have entered another time dimension. The area is built of small towns and sleepy villages that once thrived on industry like mills, sheep wool, and other industry. They have been converted to tourist destinations but they have kept the relaxed, small town feel. You can visit historic churches, sample yummy fare, and stay in a unique holiday cottage that is steeped in history. Each village offers something new for visitors and there are plenty of festivals and things to do in the summer.

City Break In Manchester

Manchester is a great place to take a city break. Be sure to visit the Town Hall and see this historic building that was completed in 1877. If you like historic buildings you should definitely take a tour of the John Rylands Library, a stunning example of Victorian architecture that can’t be missed. You can also visit the Manchester United Museum and take Stadium Tour to see where the beloved football team plays.

Go Canal Boating

There are many companies that rent canal boats of various sizes so that you can explore the sleepy backwaters of the UK. If you’ve not been on a canal boat before, you don’t need to worry, you will be provided with all the information you need. Black Prince have British Marine Federation accredited personnel to ensure that that you are confident that you know what you are doing before you set sail. The canals wind along past small towns, stunning scenery and you can hop off wherever you can securely tie your boat. There are canals to explore in England Scotland and Northern Ireland and this is a great way to work on your tan, relax and unwind on your summer holiday.

Explore Castle Trail

Take a trip to Aberdeenshire, Scotland and explore the beautiful Castle Trail. The trail is about 500km and boasts that it has more castles per acre than anywhere else in the United Kingdom. The trail is easy to find and the brown and white signs are easy to spot. You should allow a week to journey to all the castles and explore them properly. Printed maps are available that will give you the details about each of the castles. You can also join a tour if you don’t wish to drive.

Visit the Iconic City of London

London is the capital city of the UK and there are so many things to see and experience. Hop on a double decker bus and see the iconic landmarks like The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and more. Take a tour of The Globe Theatre where Shakespeare’s plays were once performed. There are over two hundred museums to visit with many different themes to explore. London has fabulous shopping so be sure to visit Harrods Department store, Bond Street and New Bond Street to check out the latest fashion.

 

 

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