5 Places I'd like to visit in the U.K
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I don't often travel but that doesn't mean that I don't want to travel - I really do. It isn't always possible due to many reasons but I thought if I put together a list of places I'd like to visit and take the kids, within the UK, it might give me some incentive. I know it doesn't have to cost a fortune and it certainly doesn't have to be chaotic. Here are some of the places I'd like to visit and for now, dream about.
I'd love to visit London. We briefly went through London via coach when on our way to Liverpool a couple of years ago. We managed a quick picnic in Victoria Park, while we were waiting for our next coach. It was hectic though and we had to rush! Plus we had suitcases and rucksacks with us which made it difficult in central London. It was BUSY! I would however, like to go sight seeing -Buckingham Palace, Big Ben etc and go on a boat on the River Thames. I know the kids would also enjoy this. A picnic in Hyde park would be great, too! I think we would need more than one day though.
I'd really like to visit Liverpool again. I've beento Liverpool before (visiting family - no accommodation cost either) but there's SO much to see and do and none of it is expensive. Visiting the Liverpool docks and riding the ferry over the Mersey was great fun (the kids had a BLAST!) last time. We also visited Speke Hall. I love old Tudor houses and this one was just breath taking. We also looked around the world museum but I'd quite like to visit the Martime Museum, the kids would enjoy this too! It features objects from the Titanic. Which I find fascinating, as do the kids. Liverpool is a beautiful place with a lot of history!
Cornwall is a beautiful part of the U.K, with lovely beaches and lots to see and do! I'd just like to spend time on the beach to be honest. I went on a holiday there with my dad, brother and sister when I was thirteen, it was really great! I remember our caravan was just a stones throw away from the beach, it was amazing! We spent a lot of our time at the beach exploring. Paddling in the ocean and I remember finding this HUGE crab washed up on the shore. I'd love to go back with my own children and go to lands end.
Great Yarmouth is another place I'd love to visit and honestly, it isn't that far away from where I live, maybe two hours on the train. The beautiful seaside with arcades and a beach with rides and lots to do! They use to do pony/donkey rides on the beach, I remember this from when I was a child, I was about 9 years old when I went with my mum. I loved it! The kids would love this! It's very do-able because it's so close and I'm sure we could pick up a cheap deal somewhere.
The Shetland Islands - Up in Scotland. An absolute beautiful place! Lots of beautiful, pretty views and things to see and learn. I'd love to have a picnic on the cliffs over looking the ocean. I've seen many, many blog posts and photos on the Shetland Islands which has inspired me to add this to my 'Places to visit'.
... There are plenty of other places on my list but for now, these are my top five. I really would love to fulfill these dreams one day! I think it would do the kids good to travel and get to know our country.
What places within in the U.K would you like to visit? Let me know in the comments!
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Hi Sarah, I wouldn't mind spending some time exploring London, especially around Christmas time, as the only time I've been there is to get on a plane. But right now I'd like to go back to Devon, I grew up there and haven't been back for around six years now. I'd love to go up to Dartmoor and visit the places we used to when I was small, with my family now.
ReplyDeleteCornwall is another place I've not visited for a long time and would love to go back to.
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Cornwall and the Shetlands are definitely on my list too but I want to visit Ireland too so bad
ReplyDeleteThe U.K. Has some gorgeous places. I'd really recommend Bath and Edinburgh too. 2 of my favourite cities.
ReplyDeleteAzaria #twinklytuesdays.
The only place I haven't been in that list is the Shetlands, and I'm pretty sure I went as a kiddo! Great pick! H x
ReplyDeletefab list! I'd like to visit Scotland as I've never been and id love to go the Lakes. somewhere else ive never been! #TwinklyTuesday
ReplyDeleteCornwall is lovely! I've been many times on family holidays and would love to go again on my walking/hiking type trips!
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
I love this post it's my fave type of travel post when people talk about the UK, I looove Cornwall, I will go again one day :D xx
ReplyDeleteThere are some beautiful places in the UK that I would love to visit. I am going to Liverpool for work in June and I really looking forward to that. I would love to go to Scotland (Glasgow or Edinburgh) next.
ReplyDeleteLondon is amazing!! And if its a boat ride you are after the tour bus there provides a free boat trip also. That's what myself and my friend done and we loved it!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go to Liverpool too, I've heard such great things about the city. London is great as I am so close but if you have to stay there (or travel in one day) it can expensive and tiring x
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Cornwall too, such a beautiful part of the world x
ReplyDeleteI'd also like to visit the Shetlands! They look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIf you go to London be warned the London eye is scarier than it looks!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are good choices. I'd definitely want to go to The Shetland Islands for the same reasons. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
ReplyDeleteI'm a true history geek! Lol! I read a lot of history books and novels about the UK and that's my main reason to visit this country! You list is fab! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many places i still want to visit in the UK and Shetlands are definitely one of them!
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I'd love to go to Cornwall. I feel like it's one of those places that my friends always holidayed at when we were younger but I never got the chance to go! :(
ReplyDeleteI've got a few places on the list including York, and Dublin. I need to get planning.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to Edinburgh - mainly to see the Pandas at the zoo though!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love London - I was there on Tuesday :) we visited Cornwall earlier this year for the first time, it is lovely. I live in Pembrokeshire - somewhere you should definitely add to your list ;) Kaz x
ReplyDeleteThere are so many fab UK destinations, I'm hoping to go back to London soon with the kiddos.
ReplyDeleteI think Cornwall is on the list for us and I would like to go back up to the Lakes too!
ReplyDeleteI really want to visit Cornwall and anywhere in Scotland, but especially Edinburgh - I've never been to either
ReplyDeleteLondon, you must do the open top bus tours. They are fab. I'd love to do York and Devon.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely try less-touristy things on your trip to London also, especially he amazing open spaces and parks, Primrose Hill, Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House and Alexandra Palace to name a few! All free and absolutely beautiful views across London. Hmm maybe I should write a post about this :-P
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit London one day. Love reading about where people want to visit in the UK
ReplyDeleteI've been to London, but blogging events. I'd love to return as a tourist and have a proper weekend there! Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
ReplyDeleteI live in London but have been the Cornwall before & absolutely loved it. My God Mother has recently just moved there.
ReplyDeleteHopefully head back in the Summer. The Shetland Islands would be an amazing place to visit, never thought about it before - Just added it to my list.
Thanks hun, great post.
Charlotte x
I love visiting places in the UK for little trips. Although I find the crowds, etc stressful over long periods, I do like London - there is so much to visit & do there. When my kids are a bit older, I want to take them to do the museums (&, er, Harry Potter World, which is more for me if I'm honest). I've never been to Liverpool but have always heard nice things about it. As my dad's family are from Norfolk, I have been to Great Yarmouth many times in my childhood - it always had a big wavy slide I loved! I love many places in Norfolk/Suffolk, in fact - The Broads are lovely & Norwich (where I went to uni) is so nice. & in the same part of the country, I LOVE Cambridge - one of my favourite places. Bath and York are also favourites for me. I agree that Cornwall is lovely (but annoying to get to!). I've never been to the Shetland Islands.
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ReplyDeleteOh there are so many places I would like to visit in the UK still - I definitely want to see more of Scotland. x
ReplyDeleteCornwall is definitely somewhere I want to take my kids to. St. Ives is my favourite UK holiday destination and I know it would suit my kids perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteI live in Norfolk and love Great Yarmouth! They have a fun Pirate's Cove crazy golf. Personally, though, I prefer Cromer - but it depends on what you want from your break. #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteI want to visit London again. Hopefully I'll be able to when I visit the UK again (I live abroad). #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteI would love to do a proper tourist trip to London and look round all the sights and museums. Cornwall is beautiful and I would love to go there again too, I love it there. I hope you manage to visit these places and can tick them off your list xx
ReplyDeleteCornwall is somewhere I would love to take my daughter. There are quite a few bloggers I know that live in Cornwall and all their updates, posts & photos really make me want to go and visit. Oooh I have been to Great Yarmouth recently I love it there...there is just so much to do and see! My daughter enjoyed the pony ride and the funfair for the little people! No height restrictions for me hehe. #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteThere are so many lovely places to visit in UK, one of my favourite places is Loch Lomond in Scotland. But I would like to visit many more, Skye and other Northern Scottish places. I would like to go back to London too I have been before but there is always so much to see in capital cities.
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Ooh I can think of a few - I need to see more of the West Country, I'd like to visit Durham and the North. I'd like to see York properly too. And Brighton! Thanks for linking up with #KCACOLS and hope to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteI love Cornwall and London on your list. I'd love to go around Scotland as its a place I really don't know. There's so many places I still need to explore!
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What a great list. I'd love to visit Cornwall too, and I'm keen to visit rural Scotland. Great Yarmouth isn't far from me either - it's a good place to go in high summer, probably less so at other times of year. Hope you get around to all the places on your list! #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteCornwall is one of my favourite places I've ever visited, I highly recommend it! I love Bath too, and Edinburgh, and I really want to explore more of the Cotswolds - it all looks so beautiful! #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteWe're lucky to have Cornwall just done the road so I can definitely recommend it. London is also good if you pace yourself. I'd really like to visit Wales again this year and Scotland would be great but it's a bit of a trek. I hope you get to see a few of these! #KCACOLS
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