The UK is one of the world’s top travel destinations, but we sometimes take for granted that there are so many breath-taking beauty spots right on our doorstep. Your next staycation does not need to be a mere consolation for not being able to travel abroad, it is your opportunity to explore amazing locations closer to home.

 

Whether you are looking for golden beaches and clear blue waters, or snowy peaks with views that give you goosebumps, you can put your passport away this year and still have the holiday of a lifetime.

 

Here are six unmissable places to visit in the UK:

 

 

Seven Sisters, East Sussex

 

Within the South Downs National Park, you have the best of both worlds: unspoilt coastal beauty and lush green countryside. The vast white chalk cliffs are often featured in film scenes and the area is popular with surfers, as there are usually some very good waves to enjoy. It is also a great location for walkers and cyclists, with a great selection of trails nearby.

 

Isle of Skye, Scotland

 

The Isle of Skye is idyllic, offering great beaches, waterfalls, glens and the Cuillin mountain range. The island is the perfect destination for any nature lover and is home to the beautiful Portree town, Kilt Rock, Fairy Pools and Armadale Castle. The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most picturesque destinations and has many interesting places to explore.

 

Scilly Isles

 

The Isles of Scilly are just south of Cornwall, although it is easy to imagine you have travelled much further from the British mainland when you arrive to see spectacular sandy beaches and turquoise sea. The beaches of Tresco and St. Mary’s are two of the most stunning beaches you will find in the UK and the limited accommodation on the islands ensures that they never get overly crowded.

 

 

 

Portmeirion, North Wales

 

Often described as a tiny piece of the Mediterranean in Merioneth, entering the small village of Portmeirion feels almost like you have landed in a quaint town in Italy. Located on the coastal side of Snowdonia National Park, it provides the ideal base for exploring both the mountains and the coast.

 

Kynance Cove, Cornwall

 

If beach holidays are your usual type of vacation, Cornwall should definitely be on your staycation list. There are so many beautiful beaches in this part of the UK, with Kynance Cove being perhaps the most picturesque of them all. As well as the wonderful choice of beaches, the Lizard National Nature Reserve is a great place to visit, regarded as one of the best places in the UK for wildlife and rare plants.

 

Llyn Y Fan Fach, Brecon Beacons, Wales

 

Llyn Y Fan Fach is a scenic lake located in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. This spectacular part of Britain is a favourite holiday spot for hikers, with a long list of trails with magnificent views. The National Park is a hub for outdoor adventures, from mountain climbing and cycling, to paragliding and rafting. If you enjoy exploring beautiful scenery, Llyn Y Fan Fach is a place that you will really like.

 

Get out and see the best parts of the UK this year and discover secret havens and areas of beauty that will make you fall in love with new places that are just a few hours’ drive away.

 

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