10 great UK day trips
Our home soil is jam-packed full of brilliant places to spend a sunny day from beaches and nature spots to medieval ruins. For a welcome break to your own back garden, pack a picnic basket and take a day trip to one of these UK destinations.
Blackpool, Lancashire
Not only does the area have miles of un-spoilt sandy beach, it is also home to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, a theme park with a whopping 145 rides and attractions from the famous 235ft roller coaster, the Pepsi Max Big One, to the slower paced Ghost Train. Throw in numerous live shows, including magic, circus acts, puppetry, comedy and ice dancing, and plenty of food and drink options, and youre in for an action-packed day.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Greenwich, South East London
From its myriad of landmarks including the National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory and Sir Christopher Wrens Old Royal Naval College to its quirky, independent shops and street markets and cool riverside pubs, Greenwich is one of the capitals prettiest and most interesting summer spots. World Heritage Site and home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line, you only remember youre in London when you see its skyline from the higher peaks of the park.
Visit Greenwich
Longleat, Wiltshire
Set within 900 acres of landscaped park and 8,000 acres of woodland, lakes and farmland, Longleat is a place of firsts. In 1949, Longleat House one of the best examples of High Elizabethan architecture became the first stately home opened to the public, and in 1966 the first drive-through Safari Park outside of Africa was opened here. Those things alone make it worth the trip but theres a multitude of other things to do, including an adventure castle, a jungle cruise and a hedge maze.
Longleat
Camber Sands & Rye, East Sussex
The picturesque dunes and interesting wildlife of Camber Sands make it one of the UKs most beautiful and interesting beaches. Stretch out the day by heading along the coastal road to the quaint town of Rye; a jumble of Norman, Tudor and Georgian architecture atop one of the Romney Marsh areas rare hills. Stroll along the pretty, cobbled Mermaid Street and check out the names of the houses, which include The House Opposite and The House with Two Front Doors.
Visit East Sussex
Windsor, Berkshire
Theres a whole host of things to keep you entertained in this picturesque Royal Borough, from boat trips on the Thames or horse-drawn carriage rides through Windsor Great Park, to watching the changing of the guards at the Queen's favourite weekend home, Windsor Castle (the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world). Of course, if you have kids you probably wont get away with skipping LEGOLAND - 150 acres of parkland incorporating over 55 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops and attractions.
Windsor
Snowdonia, Wales
Its beautiful scenery is an eclectic mix of mountain, coast, forest and beach, and a great way to see it is the tiny cog steam-train with open-air carriages to the top of Snowdon Mountain, with a visitor centre and café in rugged stone at the top. Snowdonia is also a hub of adventure - from biking and hiking to white water rafting, but if youd rather soak up the sites than break a sweat the Snowdonia National Park is a must-see, with its Sygun Copper Mine and Dolgoch waterfall.
Snowdonia Wales
Bournemouth & Brownsea Island, Dorset
Seven miles of pure golden sand, backed by grassy cliffs and surrounded by tropical gardens, Bournemouth is the kind of beach that only requires sunshine to make it comparable to the coastlines we fly thousands of miles to relax on. If you can drag yourself away though, theres a ferry from the pier out to National Trust spot Brownsea Island, home to the endangered red squirrel and perfect for wildlife walks and picnics.
Bournemouth
Largs & Millport, Scotland
A varied medley of activities make this quintessential British seaside resort with its promenade fair rides and amusement arcades worth a visit. See the Viking exhibition at Vikingar then head to Kelburn Castle and Country Centre horse riding, family treks and the Secret Forest are amongst its charms, as well as a stroll around the castle itself. Millport the only town on the tiny Isle of Cumbrae is a mere ten minutes away by ferry. Try water sports, play mini-golf or hire bikes and explore the breathtaking scenery along the Isles 10.25 mile circumference.
Largs Online
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria
When it comes to scenery, the ultra-photogenic Lake District takes a lot of beating and you could keep yourself entertained for hours in Windermere just walking along the 17km lakeside, enjoying panoramic views of the mountains, or even hiring a boat on the lake itself. If theres young children who need more on the entertainment front theyre sure to be charmed by the World of Beatrix Potter, in which all 23 of her tales are animatedly brought to life with sights and sounds.
Go lakes - Windermere
Carlingford, Ireland
If you're based in Northern Ireland, then Carlingford can make a great day trip. Both small enough to cover by foot in a day and big enough to keep you entertained the whole time, a visit to this medieval town feels like a step back in time. Historic highlights include the 12th-century King Johns castle, the Dominican Friary (dating back to 1305) and the Holy Trinity church, with parts dating from the Middle Ages. It now functions as a local museum with photographic, audio-visual and material exhibits that outline the history of Carlingford from Viking times.
Carlingford
Blackpool, Lancashire
Not only does the area have miles of un-spoilt sandy beach, it is also home to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, a theme park with a whopping 145 rides and attractions from the famous 235ft roller coaster, the Pepsi Max Big One, to the slower paced Ghost Train. Throw in numerous live shows, including magic, circus acts, puppetry, comedy and ice dancing, and plenty of food and drink options, and youre in for an action-packed day.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Greenwich, South East London
From its myriad of landmarks including the National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory and Sir Christopher Wrens Old Royal Naval College to its quirky, independent shops and street markets and cool riverside pubs, Greenwich is one of the capitals prettiest and most interesting summer spots. World Heritage Site and home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line, you only remember youre in London when you see its skyline from the higher peaks of the park.
Visit Greenwich
Longleat, Wiltshire
Set within 900 acres of landscaped park and 8,000 acres of woodland, lakes and farmland, Longleat is a place of firsts. In 1949, Longleat House one of the best examples of High Elizabethan architecture became the first stately home opened to the public, and in 1966 the first drive-through Safari Park outside of Africa was opened here. Those things alone make it worth the trip but theres a multitude of other things to do, including an adventure castle, a jungle cruise and a hedge maze.
Longleat
Camber Sands & Rye, East Sussex
The picturesque dunes and interesting wildlife of Camber Sands make it one of the UKs most beautiful and interesting beaches. Stretch out the day by heading along the coastal road to the quaint town of Rye; a jumble of Norman, Tudor and Georgian architecture atop one of the Romney Marsh areas rare hills. Stroll along the pretty, cobbled Mermaid Street and check out the names of the houses, which include The House Opposite and The House with Two Front Doors.
Visit East Sussex
Windsor, Berkshire
Theres a whole host of things to keep you entertained in this picturesque Royal Borough, from boat trips on the Thames or horse-drawn carriage rides through Windsor Great Park, to watching the changing of the guards at the Queen's favourite weekend home, Windsor Castle (the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world). Of course, if you have kids you probably wont get away with skipping LEGOLAND - 150 acres of parkland incorporating over 55 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops and attractions.
Windsor
Snowdonia, Wales
Its beautiful scenery is an eclectic mix of mountain, coast, forest and beach, and a great way to see it is the tiny cog steam-train with open-air carriages to the top of Snowdon Mountain, with a visitor centre and café in rugged stone at the top. Snowdonia is also a hub of adventure - from biking and hiking to white water rafting, but if youd rather soak up the sites than break a sweat the Snowdonia National Park is a must-see, with its Sygun Copper Mine and Dolgoch waterfall.
Snowdonia Wales
Bournemouth & Brownsea Island, Dorset
Seven miles of pure golden sand, backed by grassy cliffs and surrounded by tropical gardens, Bournemouth is the kind of beach that only requires sunshine to make it comparable to the coastlines we fly thousands of miles to relax on. If you can drag yourself away though, theres a ferry from the pier out to National Trust spot Brownsea Island, home to the endangered red squirrel and perfect for wildlife walks and picnics.
Bournemouth
Largs & Millport, Scotland
A varied medley of activities make this quintessential British seaside resort with its promenade fair rides and amusement arcades worth a visit. See the Viking exhibition at Vikingar then head to Kelburn Castle and Country Centre horse riding, family treks and the Secret Forest are amongst its charms, as well as a stroll around the castle itself. Millport the only town on the tiny Isle of Cumbrae is a mere ten minutes away by ferry. Try water sports, play mini-golf or hire bikes and explore the breathtaking scenery along the Isles 10.25 mile circumference.
Largs Online
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria
When it comes to scenery, the ultra-photogenic Lake District takes a lot of beating and you could keep yourself entertained for hours in Windermere just walking along the 17km lakeside, enjoying panoramic views of the mountains, or even hiring a boat on the lake itself. If theres young children who need more on the entertainment front theyre sure to be charmed by the World of Beatrix Potter, in which all 23 of her tales are animatedly brought to life with sights and sounds.
Go lakes - Windermere
Carlingford, Ireland
If you're based in Northern Ireland, then Carlingford can make a great day trip. Both small enough to cover by foot in a day and big enough to keep you entertained the whole time, a visit to this medieval town feels like a step back in time. Historic highlights include the 12th-century King Johns castle, the Dominican Friary (dating back to 1305) and the Holy Trinity church, with parts dating from the Middle Ages. It now functions as a local museum with photographic, audio-visual and material exhibits that outline the history of Carlingford from Viking times.
Carlingford
i enjoyed all this places so i bet each one of you will
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