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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

And the worst....

After cancelling my holiday last May I'm whiling away my time planning trips for when the country is up and running again. There are so many places I've never been and I'm struggling to choose my next holiday. Where has been your favourite and why?

Also, where has been a disappointment?

My favourite has been The Wye Valley around Symonds Yat. So beautiful and some amazing castles.

My worst was probably Blackpool. Just not my thing, although the kids loved it.

Over to you.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We love North Wales. His family are all from the Snowdonia area so we loved exploring all the little towns and villages in the mountains. Ruthin is a favourite hub of ours.

Worst was London. Too busy by far for us. Definitely a small doses city.

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By *adHatter_RestrainedAliceCouple
over a year ago

In The Hills

My favourite has to be Isle of Man, missed not being able to have our annual trip there last year and doesn't look promising for this year either. There are so many hidden gems there, no matter how many times we visit there is always something new to discover.

Worst and I'm not sure if it was the place or the company Filey.

But there are so many lovely places in the UK to visit. I holiday more here than overseas

Alice x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We love North Wales. His family are all from the Snowdonia area so we loved exploring all the little towns and villages in the mountains. Ruthin is a favourite hub of ours.

Worst was London. Too busy by far for us. Definitely a small doses city. "

Ffestiniog railway is on my 'must do' list.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My favourite has to be Isle of Man, missed not being able to have our annual trip there last year and doesn't look promising for this year either. There are so many hidden gems there, no matter how many times we visit there is always something new to discover.

Worst and I'm not sure if it was the place or the company Filey.

But there are so many lovely places in the UK to visit. I holiday more here than overseas

Alice x"

I'm not a fan on Filey either. I got dragged there so many times as a kid

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By *oeBiggs321Man
over a year ago

Reading

Nothing beats Cornwall, absolutely stunning with lots of amazing small towns to visit. Especially when it lovely and sunny

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

No 1 easily Cornwall

Bottom of the pile; The Lake District.

Went, saw left 4 days early, don't get it at all

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No 1 easily Cornwall

Bottom of the pile; The Lake District.

Went, saw left 4 days early, don't get it at all"

Oh I love the Lake District! Cornwall is nice but I prefer south Devon for the landscape and countryside.

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By *verage JosephMan
over a year ago

Grays & London

Bournemouth... or maybe IOW

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get a campervan or a motorhome and do the nc500 around Scotland

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Get a campervan or a motorhome and do the nc500 around Scotland

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I would if I didn't have to share it with 2 kids!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the UK and happily spend most of my time holidaying here so many places been but 100x more to see! Definitely can't pin down a favorite and can't think of anywhere I didn't like to be honest ... having a bit of a thing for the Peak District recently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Get a campervan or a motorhome and do the nc500 around Scotland

I would if I didn't have to share it with 2 kids!"

Take a tent with you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Get a campervan or a motorhome and do the nc500 around Scotland

I would if I didn't have to share it with 2 kids!

Take a tent with you "

Nope! I need my alone time, as does my eldest, so we all need separate bedrooms with substantial walls for sound proofing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love the UK and happily spend most of my time holidaying here so many places been but 100x more to see! Definitely can't pin down a favorite and can't think of anywhere I didn't like to be honest ... having a bit of a thing for the Peak District recently "

The Peak Distict is stunning. I'm a big fan of wild and isolated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most rural areas have their own charm. I personally favour mountains and coastlines. Cornwall is a favourite although I shall also be doing the nc500 this year, hopefully. ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think it’s all down to the weather - if we had the weather like spain in our countries I doubt we leave

Was never a lover of the sun but by god over the last 2/3 years I really appreciate it. I do like touring around even bought a small caravan but when you get a few days of rain in the height of summer no wonder people fly to the sun

But my preference is to hike and see the stunning views of Ireland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isle of Arran because, as the cliche goes, it’s Scotland in miniature! Lots of great stuff going on there. Lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Think it’s all down to the weather - if we had the weather like spain in our countries I doubt we leave

Was never a lover of the sun but by god over the last 2/3 years I really appreciate it. I do like touring around even bought a small caravan but when you get a few days of rain in the height of summer no wonder people fly to the sun

But my preference is to hike and see the stunning views of Ireland "

I've never been to Ireland. What areas do you like most?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me its a staycation , here in North Wales . Every thing i could ever want is on my doorstep .

Majestic mountains, rolling hills , long empty sandy beaches.

The history is every where.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I am a thrill seeker so a long weekend at alton towers would be my favourite, we tend to go a couple of times a year

I want to try the lake district walks next

Haven't really got a worst, been quite lucky In that aspect tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We love North Wales. His family are all from the Snowdonia area so we loved exploring all the little towns and villages in the mountains. Ruthin is a favourite hub of ours.

Worst was London. Too busy by far for us. Definitely a small doses city. "
i am so glad you enjoyed my little corner of the world

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

Due to childhood memories my favourite place is and always will be Blackpool.

North and west wales are both stunning for the beautiful scenery.

When all is back to normal I’d like to see more of the uk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Most rural areas have their own charm. I personally favour mountains and coastlines. Cornwall is a favourite although I shall also be doing the nc500 this year, hopefully. .. "

Its a beautiful drive so much to see

You never know they could be some people off here camping at the same time

That could be a new forum

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By *acha1TV/TS
over a year ago

Bolton

Cornwall, Snowdonia and the Lake District

Also i love the west coast of Ireland especially Galway the people are just so friendly and so laid back x

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

Anglesey, Tenby and Cornwall.

Worst for me are Rhyl and Blackpool.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

Big fan of the Western Isles, and Orkney.

Mrs kf x

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By *ickdasterdly51Man
over a year ago

Lingfield

Definitely Snowdonia for me, I love the mountains and the sea, being a bit of a train enthusiast helps with all the steam railways. Also love Edinburgh, went there a few years ago when the Fringe was on, the place was buzzing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cornwall would be my first choice, sorry to hear you don’t like the Lakes, I live here and love it

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By *acha1TV/TS
over a year ago

Bolton


"Anglesey, Tenby and Cornwall.

Worst for me are Rhyl and Blackpool."

Yeah I love Anglesey, some of the best beaches outside Cornwall I think x

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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The Cotswolds, Cairngorms (in particular Ballater) and the Lake District (I have many happy memories of visiting the Lake District as a teenager).

When I was younger I went on "holiday" to Skegness and I absolutely hated it so that would be disappointment - the disappointment being that I had to go, not that I had any high hopes for it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cornwall would be my first choice, sorry to hear you don’t like the Lakes, I live here and love it"

My Nan lives on the Lakes and it's one of my favourite ever places. I'm consider myself very lucky to have a relative there who I can (normally) visit any time I want.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The Cotswolds, Cairngorms (in particular Ballater) and the Lake District (I have many happy memories of visiting the Lake District as a teenager).

When I was younger I went on "holiday" to Skegness and I absolutely hated it so that would be disappointment - the disappointment being that I had to go, not that I had any high hopes for it. "

The Costwolds is on my 'places to go list'. Anything there you recommend particularly?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy derbyshire as a overnight stay (ususally with my bike) remote parts or Scotland & wales aswell... wouldnt clas a uk break as a holiday.

Cant abide uk coastal areas, blackpool, skegness especially cannot stand devon/cornwall

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wales, just all of Wales. The peak District is fantastic (and on my doorstep).

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Cornwall for me, great scenery with little towns and beaches along every nook n cranny

Wales would be my second choice.

Least favourite is the east coast

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By *KAholeandgloryCouple
over a year ago

exeter


"And the worst....

After cancelling my holiday last May I'm whiling away my time planning trips for when the country is up and running again. There are so many places I've never been and I'm struggling to choose my next holiday. Where has been your favourite and why?

Also, where has been a disappointment?

My favourite has been The Wye Valley around Symonds Yat. So beautiful and some amazing castles.

My worst was probably Blackpool. Just not my thing, although the kids loved it.

Over to you..... "

What is it you want from a uk holiday a beach holiday or a city break??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have rented a cottage in Rillington (North Yorks) 4 or 5 times now

Barn / Stables conversion

Easy access on the A64

Dog Friendly & Safe

A couple of pubs and a chippy

Local shop and Malton town centre a 10 minute drive away

Farmhouse bakery 5 minute drive or half hour walk

York 30 minutes one way

East coast resorts 30-60 minutes away the other

North Yorks Moors & the market towns nearby

Walks in the dales

Just loads to keep you occupied, but if you feel like a sofa / open fire kinda day you can do that too

My kind of break that

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By *KAholeandgloryCouple
over a year ago

exeter


"No 1 easily Cornwall

Bottom of the pile; The Lake District.

Went, saw left 4 days early, don't get it at all

Oh I love the Lake District! Cornwall is nice but I prefer south Devon for the landscape and countryside. "

I am totally with you on that one devon over Cornwall everyday of the week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has to be Cornwall. Scenic, cultural, lovely beaches and great friendly village pubs

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By *ourNextAddictionMan
over a year ago

Somerset

Where I’m situated I automatically head down the way - so Cornwall or deep Devon is beautiful.

There’s a few treehouses & cabins I’ve stayed at that I continue to return to every other weekend (until covid)

However I’m from Northern Ireland - so will often venture home or up to Scotland. There’s just something so relaxing about being detached from everything - I’m talking cut your logs to heat a fire, to heat your outside bath up.

Yet to venture over to wales (to relax) but I imagine it’s very much the same, some of the places I see advertised there look incredible

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Dartmoor cottage where I can hire a horse to hack out on. Wander to a pub for a cosy evening.

Doesn’t matter about the weather I just love the atmosphere.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"And the worst....

After cancelling my holiday last May I'm whiling away my time planning trips for when the country is up and running again. There are so many places I've never been and I'm struggling to choose my next holiday. Where has been your favourite and why?

Also, where has been a disappointment?

My favourite has been The Wye Valley around Symonds Yat. So beautiful and some amazing castles.

My worst was probably Blackpool. Just not my thing, although the kids loved it.

Over to you..... "

Favourite... Croyde Bay...

Worst... A tie between Newquay and Weymouth....

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"The Cotswolds, Cairngorms (in particular Ballater) and the Lake District (I have many happy memories of visiting the Lake District as a teenager).

When I was younger I went on "holiday" to Skegness and I absolutely hated it so that would be disappointment - the disappointment being that I had to go, not that I had any high hopes for it.

The Costwolds is on my 'places to go list'. Anything there you recommend particularly? "

Stow-on-the-wold is beautiful and very Tolkienesque, Castle Combe is idyllic and good for a potter. Depending on when you go it can be a bit pricey but there are lots of Airbnb self catering options available that aren't *too* bad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the hilly Scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As for worst... it's sad to see the decline in resorts like Southport & Blackpool

I know they are suffering like a lot of other places with the decline of the high street, but it seems so nakedly evident

It brings a sadness to the towns

They just become a haven for cheap pubs, pound shops and weekend pissheads

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Devon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, and I'm still not over being served frozen chips from a chippy in Llandudno

You don't go to the seaside to be served Smartprice chips

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By *ustyshowoffCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus

St David’s in West Wales is our favourite UK destination

Jxx

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By *acha1TV/TS
over a year ago

Bolton


"St David’s in West Wales is our favourite UK destination

Jxx"

Seen the programme last year about St David’s, it looks amazing

Apparently it’s the smallest city in the uk x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about our amazing Northumberland ? So many places to visit, worst place for me has to be Blackpool,

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What about our amazing Northumberland ? So many places to visit, worst place for me has to be Blackpool,"

Northumberland is gorgeous! Although I won't be repeating the boat trip to the Farne Islands again. Turns out I get sea sick

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By *ugarbearCouple
over a year ago

Tredegar

Has to be Tenby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What about our amazing Northumberland ? So many places to visit, worst place for me has to be Blackpool,

Northumberland is gorgeous! Although I won't be repeating the boat trip to the Farne Islands again. Turns out I get sea sick "

Yeah the sea can be abit choppy around the islands lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love the peak district.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Northumbria - the second hand book shop at Alnwick is amazing, as is Bamburgh and Lindisfarne. I like North Norfolk, too. Skeggy is hard work after 2 hours.

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By *lutlings xCouple
over a year ago

Home

The Highlands will always be my happy place, it’s where my family are and I’m really missing it, in particular the Black Isle, where my mum lives! The worst has to be Morcombe, went once as a teenager and never felt the need to go back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mevagissey in Cornwall, peaceful little fishing village.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"The Cotswolds, Cairngorms (in particular Ballater) and the Lake District (I have many happy memories of visiting the Lake District as a teenager).

When I was younger I went on "holiday" to Skegness and I absolutely hated it so that would be disappointment - the disappointment being that I had to go, not that I had any high hopes for it.

The Costwolds is on my 'places to go list'. Anything there you recommend particularly? "

Some nice villages in the Cotswolds are bourton on the water and Broadway, very picturesque, and lovely to walk around

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

North Devon, Woolacombe and Croyde Bay are amazing. I would have said Cornwall but it's too expensive now.

Worst place Barry Island in South Wales. Apologies to anyone from there

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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Pembrokeshire and Tenby were always a favourite of mine when younger, but I don't dislike the tackiness and hustle and bustle of Blackpool.

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