The Great British Bucket List: Utterly Unmissable Britain

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And if that’s not enough, Denbies is also home to Surrey Hills Brewery, so if you don’t like wine then you can grab a beer! There is so much to do at Denbies

Over the centuries, many have claimed to see the enormous prehistoric-looking “Nessie” lurking below the water’s surface. If you’re a water baby, you can swim, kayak, paddle board and surf in the Gower Peninsula. Meanwhile, Swansea Bay is a popular spot for sailing, wind surfing and kite surfing.Kids and adults alike will geek out over the “Making of Harry Potter” Tour at Warner Brothers Studios in Watford, just a short drive from London. Take in the old world charm of Elm Hill, followed by a walk along the river – it’s so pretty you might forget you’re in a buzzy city!

The opening ceremony is on Friday 29 th July and it’s sure to light up Birmingham. If you’re planning on visiting Birmingham this year, the month around the Commonwealth Games will be absolutely buzzing. 3. Discover the world’s first UNESCO trail in Scotland Discover the world’s first UNESCO trail in Scotland As the name suggests, the Wales Coast Path is a long-distance walking trail which follows the coastline of Wales. Launched in 2012, the footpath is an epic 870 miles long. It was heralded as the first dedicated coast path in the world to cover the entire length of a country’s coastline. We’d recommend hikes to the Dark Peaks and Mam Tor. Although the routes are challenging at points, the panoramic views are worth it! No trip to the region is complete without a visit to Chatsworth House, which is home to over 1000 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. Chatsworth House, Peak District These tiny boats feature woodburning stoves that heat the water and make it an awesome experience at any time of year. Enjoy a clifftop walk from the stunning bay at Lulworth Cove to the region’s most famous landmark, Durdle Door.As mentioned, we love this walk because it’s easily accessible by public transport from London. There are two options. You can hop on the Metropolitan Line from Baker Street (or any other station along the route). This journey takes 38 minutes. As ever, if you have any questions about this walk or any of the other walks around Polesden Lacey, let us know in the comments below! You don’t have to drive the route either. If you fancy a challenge, how about hopping on a bike and spending a few weeks cycling the route? Or you could choose one area and walk a section of it. Immerse Yourself In The Natural Beauty Of The Isle of Skye As this trail encompasses most of Scotland, it would be difficult doing all of it in one trip, but you can definitely visit a few of the destinations on the route. Then you can save the rest for future trips too! 4. Take on the new ‘SkyFlyer’ in Rhyl Take on the new ‘SkyFlyer’ in Rhyl England has the Scilly Isles, while a little way north of Scotland’s mainland lie the Shetland and Orkney Islands. You don’t get more remote than this, so they make great getaways if you’re looking for an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Ever thought of visiting the Shetland Isles?

Walking shoes – The no.1 item we always recommend is a good pair of walking shoes! They can really make or break your walk. Here are the ones we currently have – Mens | Womens If you fancy an alternative or more local view of London, grab some street food from Camden Market and take a wander along the canal to Regent’s Park. Then head up to the top of Primrose Hill for one of our favourite views of London. Unfortunately this is one of those places where it’s a lot easier having a car and driving. Sorry if you don’t have a car. Special occasion? Book a helicopter tour of London – one of my favourite London experiences of all time.

Rumour has it that five of the past US presidents were direct descendants from people in Essex. There are claims that the Mayflower (which was built in Harwich), which famously made the transatlantic voyage to North America in 1620, had a crew that mostly came from Essex. This crew eventually settled in America become among the first American settlers there. 5 of these descendants went on to become presidents. This is St Andrews in Greenstead 9. Home to the oldest wooden church in the world