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Bath
Is there a better English destination for a weekend break?
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Cambridge
Go and loaf about with the students for a weekend.
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Salisbury & Stonehenge
Sticks, stones and undulating pastures in and around Wiltshire's unassuming county town.
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Edinburgh
Perhaps the most handsome city in the Union, there's no better weekend escape.
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Canterbury
Southeast England's most historic small town, with a host of great attractions.
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Notting Hill
Not the hip enclave it once was, but Notting Hill's vibrancy lives on.
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Islington
Islington bustles day and night with shoppers, diners and culture vultures.
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Bethnal Green & Spitalfields
Hugely historic, yet with an edgy youth culture and some great music venues and clubs
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Hampstead
Hampstead is literally cool: high above the rest of London and with a cut-off feel locals love.
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Covent Garden
Kids – and tourists – adore Covent Garden, with its elegant piazza, living statues and buskers.
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Isles of Scilly
Part of Britain, yet so different. On a warm day, you could be in the Caribbean.
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The Yorkshire Dales
The north of England's go-to destination for a weekend away in the country
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Kent
A fabulous choice of day-trip destinations and holiday hotspots.
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Isle of Wight
Truly a world apart from the mainland, as increasing numbers of people are discovering.
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Cornwall
White-sand beaches, craggy cliffs and foodie gems.
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Fowey
A great little town, and close to the best that south Cornwall has to offer.
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South Hams
South Devon's masterpiece: rural village charm and coastal excellence.
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Croyde & North Devon
Beaches to die for, and any number of cool places to eat, drink and be merry.
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Bournemouth & Poole
More trendy than you might think, and the beaches are great.
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Padstow
Small fishing port, massive location – known for great seafood and an epic nearby coastline.
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Barry Island
Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF62
Once a thriving seaside resort with a beloved Pleasure Park at the centre of it all.
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The Magnum Bar and Restaurant
1 Albany St Edinburgh EH1 3PY
Under the radar oasis of fine food and wine right in the city centre.
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Ceviche
17 Frith St Soho London W1D 4RG
Much more than just its signature dish, and worth visiting for just that.
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Bubbledogs
70 Charlotte St Fitzrovia London W1T4QG
Champagne and hot dogs – who would have thought it?
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Beagle
397–400 Geffrye St Hoxton London E2 8HZ
Trad English with a gourmet twist.
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Fab little country pub
The Crooked Billet, Thames Valley and the Chilterns
Just got back from a great lunch at the Crooked Billet. Tiny little pub tucked away down tiny little Oxfordshire lanes; all low ceilings, roaring f... -
Oh Yes indeed!
Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottinghamshire
Can't wait to get over there - life gets in the way a bit, but I'll be there to buy my Christmas books! see you in December. -
Great Italian food in a lovely spot
Caffe Caldesi
Enjoyed a lovely, relaxed meal here; really cosy and friendly. My pea soup starter was forgettable but the main of pappardelle with venison ragu wa... -
A legend
The Churchill Arms, Kensington & Chelsea
Gerry, the manager who has run this pub for donkey's years is the absolute star attraction and is the reason this place is so popular. "would you l... -
Top Sails
Cley Windmill, North Norfolk Coast
This is one of the most imaginative places to spend a weekend break. But it is incredibly popular for its location and originality. So if you want ...
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Graig Wen
Arthog Nr Dolgellau Gwynedd LL39 1BQ
Whatever tent structure or pitch you choose, this campsite is an unmissable experience.
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Richmond House
230 Oving Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7EJ
Lovely boutique B&B with a personal touch
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Blas Burgerworks
The Warren St Ives TR26 2EA
Passionate about good food, and the environment, Blas has set a new precedent for burger bars.
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The CanoeMan
10 Norwich Rd Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8RX
Guided canoe trails and much more throughout the Broads.
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Woodyhyde
Valley Road Corfe Castle Isle of Purbeck Dorset BH20 5HT
A charming throwback to the camping of yesteryear.
