Short breaks in the UK

Northern Ireland’s capital city, Belfast, is a fascinating place to visit and a perfect place for a short break. When you arrive, you’ll discover it’s a compact city, with many of the top attractions within easy reach of each other. So even if you only have one day in Belfast, it’s possible to see the…

This post contains affiliate links Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a wonderful place for a trip. I’ve previously written about how to spend a long weekend here and how it’s a perfect city break destination. But what if you only have one day in Edinburgh? Maybe you’re on a tour visiting the Scottish Highlands,…

The Isle of Man, a small self-governing island sitting in the middle of the northern half of the Irish Sea, is a fascinating short-break destination. There are lots of things to do on the Isle of Man. There are picturesque seaside towns and bays dotted along its rugged coastline, ancient castles, and some heritage railways…

Seaton is a small seaside town in east Devon on the south west coast of England. It’s a great place for a short break with lots to see and do and some wonderful places nearby. Located along the Jurassic Coast and at the mouth of the River Axe, it’s the perfect spot to get out…

Weymouth is a pretty seaside town located on the south west coast of England in Dorset. With a long sandy beach, picturesque historic harbour, naval fort, and 350-acre country park, there’s plenty of things to do in Weymouth. Add to this its proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites and the beautiful scenery along the Jurassic…

Looking for a great destination for your next UK short break? Look no further than Beer, a charming little village on England’s stunning Jurassic Coast. I grew up not far from Beer and absolutely love it here. I have very fond memories of days out. Located on the south coast of Devon, this idyllic seaside…

Broadstairs is a town on the Isle of Thanet on the east coast of Kent, around 80 miles from London. Known for its Victorian seafront, it has been attracting holidaymakers for over 150 years.  There are plenty of things to do in Broadstairs. The town is a charming little place with streets lined with cafes…

It’s a cliché but arriving on the tiny island of Sark from Guernsey’s capital St Peter Port is like stepping back in time. Measuring little more than two square miles, the Crown territory packs in some incredible scenery. Its rugged coastline is marked by steep cliffs that rise high above crashing waves and there is…

Guernsey is a beautiful island off the coast of France that has some incredible things to see and do. But if you’re planning a short break, it can be hard to decide what to prioritise. To help you plan your trip effectively, I’ve put together this list of some of the best things to do in…

Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s main draws, with more than two million tourists visiting its main attractions every year. I recently spent a long weekend there and I can see why! The city has a wealth of things to see and do and there will be no shortage of sights to choose from if you…

I’ve just come back from three days in Edinburgh, Scotland.  It was a place that was always on my list to visit, but for some reason seemed to get usurped by trips to mainland European cities such as Zurich, Porto and Granada.  But with international travel being trickier lately, I’ve turned my attention to exploring…

Written by Emma Marshall Lyme Regis in west Dorset is an ideal getaway for a UK staycation.  Known as the ‘Pearl of Dorset’, it’s an attractive, picturesque seaside town which is within easy reach of many other local attractions.  I grew up nearby and loved my childhood visits here. If you are thinking of going…

By Emma Marshall When people ask where they should go for a short break in England, then one of the top places that comes up is a weekend in Bath.  A UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s a beautiful Georgian city in the south west of the country and a delightful place to visit. There’s plenty…

By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links It might have first drawn national attention in 2013 with ITV’s “Broadchurch” and David Tennant, but for me, it’s always been there. Growing up nearby in south Somerset, Sunday afternoons often involved a drive down to West Bay on the Dorset coast.  As a small child, my focus…

By Emma Marshall Where can you go where you can walk across the airport runway to get to your hotel, explore a rock that has over 30 miles of tunnels bored into it, and wander along country paths and not bat an eye at a large monkey sitting preening itself on a fence?  The answer is…

By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links When I wrote my previous post on my one-night in Jersey, I said I would write another about my trip to the Jersey War Tunnels Museum.  I wanted to do this because it’s one of the best museums I’ve visited in a long while. Below is a…