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A idyllic, historic place with peaceful parks and abbey ruins, this Berkshire town transforms when its famous music festival kicks off each August.

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.

The Peak District is often described as an area of contrasting natural beauty, with moors and dales, rivers and springs. At its heart lies the Peak District National Park, which became the first national park in the UK in 1951. The cities of Manchester, Sheffield and Derbyshire are located nearby and are easily accessible by road and rail network.

Watch a game of polo, eat at a famous chef’s restaurant and surf the impressive waves of this scenic bay.

Take a chauffeured tour along the River Cam to get a closer look at this neo-Gothic bridge as you pass beneath it.

Go punting, kayaking, sailing and swimming in this clean river that winds its way through one of the world’s most iconic universities.

This picturesque English town is famous for its historic university, medieval architecture, neighborly pubs and eclectic year-round festivals.

This picturesque English town is famous for its historic university, medieval architecture, neighborly pubs and eclectic year-round festivals.

Hike amid stunning natural scenery in one of Scotland’s most famous glens, famous for its beauty and infamous for its history.

Hike up a former active volcano that’s only a few minutes from the city center and enjoy impressive views of Edinburgh.

Follow scenic nature trails along the coast and enjoy the views of the headland cliffs surrounding this serene, family-friendly cove.

Go punting, kayaking, sailing and swimming in this clean river that winds its way through one of the world’s most iconic universities.

Wander through what Wordsworth described as the “loveliest spot that man hath ever found” to feel the stirring emotions of the Lake Poets.

Traverse the largest lake in England and relish the relaxed atmosphere at this base equipped with rental equipment and activities for the family.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

The Peak District is often described as an area of contrasting natural beauty, with moors and dales, rivers and springs. At its heart lies the Peak District National Park, which became the first national park in the UK in 1951. The cities of Manchester, Sheffield and Derbyshire are located nearby and are easily accessible by road and rail network.

Admire the beautiful yachts moored in this picturesque harbor, which sits within easy walking distance of many of Torquay’s main attractions. 

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.

Explore the campus of one of Cambridge University’s great colleges and visit its medieval chapel, a superb example of late Gothic architecture.

Wander through what Wordsworth described as the “loveliest spot that man hath ever found” to feel the stirring emotions of the Lake Poets.