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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Admire historic sites, enjoy quaint coastal walks and seek out hidden coves that lie between rugged headlands in the surf capital of the country.

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

Canterbury is perched on the tip of the southeast county of Kent. Aptly crowned the ‘Garden of England’, this fresh and green corner of England boasts the most stunning scenery, thanks in part to its southerly position, which guarantees some of the best sunshine in the UK.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Combining old-world charm with modern surf chic, this unspoiled village is hugely popular with tourists, from watersports enthusiasts to walkers.

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

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.

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

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