52 Great British Weekends
Description
Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer, with this seasonal guide to short travel adventures. Whether it's island-hopping in spring, wine-tasting in summer, dolphin-watching in autumn, or skiing in winter, Annabelle Thorpe presents 52 enticing options for memorable weekend breaks. This unique guide offers a full calendar year of extraordinary experiences, arranged by season. All the planning has been done for you, with practical information on the best places to stay and eat, plus insights on cultural events, fun activities, historic sites, man-made attractions, and natural beauty spots. Complete with stunning photography and ideas for similar short trips to enjoy in other locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, this handy guide will help you make the most of your travels in Britain at any time of year.
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Annabelle Thorpe is a freelance travel writer and editor, working for national newspapers and magazines. She has written for The Times, Express newspapers and The Observer. She is the editor of the popular website 101 Short Breaks and the author of Britain's Best Seaside Escapes.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Spring
- 01 Stride Up Snowdon
- 02 Take Tea at Bettys
- 03 Walk the Wight
- 04 Dine Out in Style
- 05 Monkey Around
- 06 Escape to an Island
- 07 Get on Your Bike
- 08 Walk Beneath the Blossom
- 09 Visit Constable Country
- 10 Picnic in the Park
- 11 Drive the Romantic Road
- 12 Stay in a Tree House
- 13 Go Island-hopping
- Summer
- 14 Punt Along the Cam
- 15 Watch the Gig Racing
- 16 Raise a Glass
- 17 Watch a Well Dressing
- 18 Canoe the Wye River
- 19 A Whizz-bang Weekend
- 20 Celebrate Midsummer
- 21 Love the Lakes
- 22 A Theatrical Treat
- 23 Go Up in a Balloon
- 24 Ride the Jack Mytton Way
- 25 A Day at the Races
- 26 Set Sail on the Solent
- Autumn
- 27 A Festival of Food
- 28 Marvel at the Maples
- 29 Ride the Waves
- 30 Read All About It
- 31 Splurge on Seafood
- 32 Take the Train
- 33 Join the Carnival
- 34 Watch the Deer Rut
- 35 Explore the Night Sky
- 36 Take to the Water
- 37 Help with the Harvest
- 38 Go Dolphin Spotting
- 39 Follow the Food Trail
- Winter
- 40 Learn to Ice-skate
- 41 Ski the Cairngorms
- 42 Spot the Snowdrops
- 43 Shop Till You Drop
- 44 Pick a Pub
- 45 Celebrate Hogmanay
- 46 Forage for Fossils
- 47 Have a Spooky Weekend
- 48 Travel Back in Time
- 49 Glam It Up
- 50 Watch the Birdies
- 51 Make a Pilgrimage
- 52 See the Northern Lights
