Travel doesn’t just mean grabbing your passport, jetting off to some exotic far flung destination, there are so many gems right on our doorstep waiting to be explored. Closer to home I have a list of sites and cities that definitely have my name on. If you’ve visited any of these places I’d love to hear your top tips!
Richmond Park – I have to be honest this has jumped right up there after reading lovely Sorcha’s blog post about her visit. Just check out all those deers! So autumnal, so on trend and so random to have natural wildlife just casually roaming around in London.
Sky Garden – Another new entry into the top ten (I should so be a naff DJ) this is flying high in the sky, after reading Tink Jayne’s blog post. The shining glass, vertigo inducing level and not to mention the views all over London make this a place I really want to hang out in – plus it’s free! They even have yoga sessions throughout the year, imagine doing a downward facing dog 525ft up over the city?
Stonehenge – This prehistoric monument, now looked after by the English Heritage, has been on my list of places to visit for ages. It is one of the most famous sites in the world but I’ve never managed to get myself there. One day, one day.
Buckingham Palace – Ok, so I’ve been on school trips here but I’ve never timed a visit to see the changing of the guard. It is so English, so quaint and everyone in France expects us to know all about it, I feel like a fraud when I tell them I’ve never seen it happen.
Cornwall – With stunning sandy beaches, (ahem) tasty surfers and cornish pasties (oh how I love thee) I have to get my ass down south and hangout here one summer.
Downton Abbey – Ah, is there anything more soothing than watching an episode of Downton? The music, the whimsical costumes and the romantic storylines make for perfect chilled out telly time. A trip to Highclere Castle to be able to waltz around like Lady Mary or hurry across the sweeping lawns like Mr Carson is a must for any fan.
Harry Potter Studio Tour – I’m a very late joiner to Team Hogwarts, I only read all the books of the world’s most famous wizard last year. Shameful I know. Even though I may not be a superfan like some, and I still have a long way to go with my Potter Knowledge, I’d still love to dive into this mysterious magical world. Muggles unite!
Wales – Ok, so yeah a country is kinda a big one to add to this list but I really want to explore more of this part of the world. I’ve visited certain towns but never managed to get to party in Cardiff or embrace my love for Gavin and Stacey on Barry Island, not to mention the lush welsh countryside that is beckoning to be explore.
What would you add to your UK travel wishlist?
