The Great British Bucket List: Utterly Unmissable Britain

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The walk then passes by the imposing Latimer House, a historic mansion which has been transformed into the DeVere Latimer Estate luxury hotel. While the mansion is spectacular, the view over the river valley is even more special! If you’re looking for other great day hikes from London, have a read of our guide to the Chess Valley walk, the Epping Forest Oak Trail, and the Henley circular walk. On the flipside, Essex is home to the biggest village in Britain. Tiptree has a population of around 9,000 people, but it is still technically classed as a village. Tiptree is also famous for Tiptree jam – you’ll recognise the jam from those micro pots you see at hotel breakfast buffets all around the country. 12. Essex is home to the Flitch Trials Unique biome domes feature trees, plants, and flowers from all over the planet, from tropical rainforests to the Mediterranean coast.

Take yourself on a self-guided mural tour, featuring several pieces of street art by local graffiti artist Rogue-One.If you’re heading to Scotland this summer, then add this to your list of things to do in the UK for 2022.

The paths around the lake area are perfect for walking and cycling. It’s also a really beautiful place to go horse riding. Lake Vyrnwy is a beautiful place for cycling and hiking Llangorse LakeMade famous by its role as Luke Skywalker’s “island” in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it’s worth venturing off the beaten path to this hidden gem off the west coast of Ireland. I really loved this section as this is the first glimpse of the green rolling hills that Surrey is famous for. Hike, bike, or ride horses between the idyllic honey-coloured villages filled with old pubs, ancient abbeys, and stone bridges over babbling brooks. Dine at Simon Rogan’s 2 star restaurant L’Enclume, Cottage in the Wood (our current favourite) or HRiSHi (the one that’s on our can’t-wait-to-visit list!)

Unlike Scotland, many of the largest lakes in England aren’t naturally formed lakes. Some were increased by damming and others are completely man-made. The Lake District National park in Cumbria is, obviously, a great region for lakes! We’ve always loved visiting England’s Lake District Take a tour of Durham Castle, a treasure trove of Norman chapels, 11th century carvings and ghost stories. The star attraction, however, is the thousands of New Forest ponies that roam freely throughout the park. To mark this occasion, we’re getting an extended bank holiday from Thursday 2 nd to Sunday 5 th June. That’s an extra two days of public holiday we can use to travel around the UK! There will be a number of parties, parades and public events happening that weekend in celebration. Who knows, there might even be a few street parties happening near you, so get the bunting ready. Loch Shin in Scotland is over 17 miles long. It’s the largest loch in the Sutherland region and drains into the North Sea via the River Shin.It’s that time of year when we all start looking ahead. Dreaming of future travels, memorable experiences and exploring beautiful destinations. International Col 1 Cambridge International Caribbean International Early Years Collins Big Cat for International Schools International Resources Webinars Catalogues Big Cat Writing Competition Winners 2023 Since 1930, audiences have enjoyed live productions of classical operas, Shakespearean dramas, modern musicals, and everything in between. The Essex coastline is over 350 miles long. That’s the equivalent of driving from London to the Alps to give you an idea of distance. Also, the Essex coastline is the second longest of any English country – only Cornwall has a longer coastline than here. Book a tour and explore some of the palace’s 775 rooms, then snag your place out front to see the Changing of the Guards ceremony.

More than 4.6 million seashells line 70 feet of tunnels, creating a floor-to-ceiling mosaic that covers some 2,000 square feet. At this point, if you get lost, head towards the church spire. That’s where we’ll follow the next step of directions! Section 3: Ranmore Common to Denbies Wine Estate Look how pretty St Barnabas’ Church is!This is something I say at the start of every year, but 2022 is the year I’m finally going to do the 3 Peaks Challenge! Like other national parks in the UK, there are ample opportunities to explore ancient woodlands and wide-open moors. If you love dinosaurs, then this is an absolute must-see. This really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a real T-Rex in the UK – how cool is that!? 9. Walk Wales’s Coastal Path on it’s 10th anniversary Walk Wales’s Coastal Path on it’s 10th anniversary Instead of Cornwall or Devon, maybe give somewhere like Cromer a go this year. It really is the perfect UK beach destination! 15. See the newly refurbished Burrell Collection in Glasgow See the newly refurbished Burrell Collection in Glasgow One of the most famous things about this special Welsh village? Shopping for Portmeirion Pottery, which was founded by Susan Williams-Ellis, the daughter of Sir Clough. You’ll probably be familiar with the designs, as it’s found in households around the world. You can plan your trip with our handy guide to visiting Portmeiron. Explore The Gower Peninsula