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England Suffolk 

Ipswich, England

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Situated in Suffolk, England, Ipswich is a town set on the River Orwell. With its waterfront being home to an array of galleries, cafés, and shops, Ipswich welcomes many tourists from across the country every year. Regarded as one of the most important locations in Britain, here are a few reasons why Ipswich should be next on your destination list. Explore on Foot To get the most out of your trip to Ipswich, many tourists decide to embark on a guided walk where you can find out more about the…

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Bolton England 

Bolton, England

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If you’re looking for a town that truly captures the spirit of the North, then look no further than Bolton. It’s often overlooked, but there are plenty of hidden gems here that make Bolton worth visiting. Museums When it comes to museums, Bolton has two that are certainly worth a visit. The first, and biggest, is Bolton Library and Museum, where you can find interactive exhibits for the kids, a variety of bones and fossils, and even an aquarium full of exotic fish. If you’re lucky, you might even be…

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Whithorn, Scotland

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If you’ve never explored the South West corner of Scotland, then Whithorn is the place to change that. Home to some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, alongside the rich history and culture, this is a hidden gem that should top your bucket list. Whithorn Centre The centre of Whithorn is the place to start, with plenty of places and events to join in with. Here, you’ll find plenty of arts and crafts for sale, and since the 2013 initiative by Create Whithorn, the annual Arts & Crafts Trail promotes local…

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Dumfries Scotland 

Kirkcudbright, Scotland

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Kirkcudbright can be considered one of the most colourful towns in the south west corner of Scotland, hosting plenty of festivals, exhibitions and events for you to be a part of. With picturesque scenery, friendly locals and culture like no other, Kirkcudbright is one of the hidden gems of Scotland and is well worth the visit for your next trip. What’s Going On? There are plenty of events and activities going on all year round, giving you plenty of opportunity to find something right for you. There’s the annual Scottish…

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Staffordshire 

National Memorial Arboretum

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Places such as Burton on Trent and Lichfield in Staffordshire may not be the first places that spring to mind as locations to visit. However, these two cities have a wealth of attractions and history between them, and situated roughly halfway between them is one of the most famous attractions in the country – the National Memorial Arboretum. Leaving the A38 at a village known as Alrewas, it is just a short distance to this site of 150 acres which has more than 30,000 trees, an abundance of wildlife, and…

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Cheshire 

Knutsford, Cheshire

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The town of Knutsford, Cheshire is one of the region’s most ancient settlements, and was recorded in the ancient English ‘Doomsday Book’ as ‘Cunetesford’ in 1086. The architecture of Knutsford is one of its most popular attractions, with an eclectic mix of old English stone structure, Edwardian and Georgian homes, and Art Deco style buildings. Walking through its village is like taking a walk through time, as ancient stone structures sit next to modern buildings as well as shops built in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Thousands of people visit…

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England Southport 

Birkdale, Merseyside

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The village of Birkdale is one of the country’s hidden gems. A pretty seaside village on the coast of the Irish Sea in Merseyside, Birkdale is a place that saw its boom in the Victorian era and that shines through today in the architecture of the shops that populate its centre. Its beach was a popular destination for Victorian Britain too, and was also the venue for early land-speed record attempts, as well a landing strip for early aeroplanes offering sight-seeing flights in the early 1900s. History, shopping and nature…

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England Lancashire 

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

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Nestled on the Lancashire coast is one of the jewels in Britain’s crown of conservation. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust maintain one of the country’s premier conservation sites, offering safe refuge to dozens of species of wildfowl and wildlife at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) began in 1946 when Peter Scott opened the first conservation centre in Slimbridge. Peter was the son of the famous Antarctic explorer Captain Robert F. Scott, an Olympic sailing medallist, and a renowned writer and broadcaster who recognised the importance…

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England Liverpool 

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool

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Aintree racecourse is a famous racecourse situated in the borough of Sefton, Merseyside and has been open since 1829. While it is home to race days, events, concerts and a golf course all year round, it is most well-known for being home to the yearly world-famous steeplechase, the Grand National. This important date on the calendar of all horse racing fans attracts visitors from all over the world and has become what Aintree racecourse is most famous for. Throughout the rest of the year, Aintree hosts many popular music events…

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England Liverpool 

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool

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The Royal Albert Dock, which was given its royal title in 2018, is a collection of different warehouses and dock buildings, and it provided a revolutionary docking system when it was first created in 1846. It was unique as it allowed for ships to be loaded and unloaded directly from warehouses. This meant that the Albert Dock became a popular shipping dock for items such as tea, silk, brandy, cotton, and tobacco. The dock is now a very popular tourist destination that has become synonymous with the city of Liverpool.…

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