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Isle of Mull

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Located next to the Isle of Iona, the Isle of Mull lies just off the West Coast of Scotland. This island has become well known by watchers of popular BBC TV programmes Springwatch and Coast, with the presenter, Gordon Buchanan who is from and lives on the Isle of Mull. Mull is also the setting for the popular children’s CBeebies programme Balamory, which takes inspiration from the coloured houses of Tobermory on Mull. Family Destination If you are looking for a Scottish break with the family, the Isle of Mull…

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England Manchester Salford 

Salford

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At the heart of the North West of England, Salford is a vibrant city located next to the City of Manchester. With a fascinating heritage that features many historic places located on both land and water, Salford offers a wide range of arts, culture, shopping, sport, and even some great scenery. With the Bridgewater Canal, a popular leisure destination which played a pivotal role in the industrial revolution and attractions such as The Quays and the Lowry Centre offering shopping, dining and entertainment whilst celebrating the rich history of the…

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Isle of Skye Portree Scotland 

Portree

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A bustling port and thriving cultural centre, Portree is the main town on the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland. Set around the natural harbour and fringed with cliffs and high ground, Portree is a popular holiday destination for tourists and the harbour is used for both industrial fishing boats and pleasure craft. The town is home to a whole range of excellent leisure facilities including a swimming pool, boat cruises and pony-trekking trails plus plenty of opportunities for shopping. Attractions The cultural hub for the Isle of…

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Achiltibuie Scotland 

Achiltibuie

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Achiltibuie overlooks the Summer Isles, and is nestled in a gorgeous landscape of mountains, islands and the sea. Full of amazing sights and exciting things to be discovered, the coasts and islands of this linear village have some of the best diving, kayaking and sailing anywhere in Scotland, with a whole range of sea caves and sheltered bays to discover and clean, sandy beaches to relax on. Walking and Hiking If you’re looking for a nature break with plenty of opportunities for walking and hiking, Achiltibuie will not disappoint. With…

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Cornwall St Austell Bay 

St Austell Bay

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St Austell Bay, at the centre of the Cornish Riviera, is a mecca for water sports enthusiasts and beach lovers. The climate is warm and inviting all year round and there are some amazing beaches located at intervals around the sweeping bay. You can explore the bay on foot or on a bicycle. There are lots of woodland trails and coastal footpaths, including one that runs from St Austell town, along an old tram route all the way to the Eden Project. However you travel, make sure you check out…

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Bognor Regis England 

Bognor Regis

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Bognor Regis is a traditional seaside resort on the South Coast. It is famous for its beaches and its Butlin’s Holiday Resort, but whether you come for the sand or the ‘hi-de-hi’ you can look forward to plenty of sunshine and year round entertainment. Glorious Sunshine in Bognor Regis Great weather keeps visitors coming back to Bognor Regis. The town is sheltered by the Isle of Wight and The South Downs, so it enjoys more sunshine than all other towns in the UK. This makes the beach at Bognor the…

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England Huddersfield 

Huddersfield

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Huddersfield in West Yorkshire is a vast, sprawling market town situated halfway between Leeds and Yorkshire. To get a good sense of how large Huddersfield is, head to the top of Castle Hill and you can enjoy a fabulous view of the town. In many ways, Huddersfield is very much a traditional northern town. Born and bred in the Industrial Revolution, Huddersfield is full of wonderful examples of Victorian architecture, most notably the town’s railway station, which was once described by poet John Betjeman as “the most splendid station façade…

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Cornwall St Ives 

St Ives

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It is impossible to not fall in love with St Ives. The town is incredibly pretty with its jumble of fishermen’s cottages, quaint little shops and art galleries. The boats bob in the harbour, the light is amazing, and the greenery lush and inviting. The St Ives Art Scene St Ives is like a sub-tropical paradise on the tip of Cornwall, which is why it has been a magnet for artists over the years. Back in the 1920s and 30s, the town became the centre of the Cornish art scene,…

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Cornwall England Penzance 

Penzance

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Penzance is wonderfully warm and magically sub-tropical. The town is blessed with amazing beaches and lots of swaying palm trees and lush vegetation. In many ways, Penzance is more authentic than other tourist towns in Cornwall. Take a leisurely wander through Penzance’s narrow streets filled with New Age shops, cafes and art galleries and you will fall in love with its salty charm. Chapel Street has lots of quirky antique shops, pubs and 18th century houses. Look carefully and you will spot the Admiral Benbow Inn, made famous by the…

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Barnsley England 

Barnsley

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Barnsley’s cultural heritage is firmly rooted in the industrial age, with much of the local industry centred on coal mining and glass making. The coal mining industry has long since disappeared and for many years, the once majestic town of Barnsley slumped into a steep decline. But like many proud Yorkshire mining towns, Barnsley picked up the pieces and its fortunes have much improved in the last decade. Location is always an important factor in the fortunes of a town, and the fact that Barnsley is judiciously located between Sheffield,…

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