summer holiday

Enjoy fresh air and nature with our guide on the best summer family-friendly holiday activities and days out across the UK.

Fancy an unusual and memorable holiday this summer? Here is a selection of alternative holiday ideas for some off-the-beaten-track and unique experiences in the UK.

Discover a quiet Cornish cove where opportunities for snorkelling, rock-pooling, paddles and swims abound

Escape to the coast for an idyllic break in a haven by the sea with our guide to the most charming fishing villages to visit in the UK.

The Llŷn Peninsula is one of the best places in the UK for spotting dolphins. It’s also home to endearing fishing villages, not least Abersoch with its sandy shores and river-fed harbour