Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer! Discover 52 enticing ideas and extraordinary experiences for memorable weekend breaks arranged by season. All the planning has been done for you, with practical and current information on the best places to stay and eat, plus insights on cultural events, fun activities, historic sites, man-made attractions, and stunning natural spots. Complete with beautiful photography and ideas for similar short trips to enjoy in other locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, this handy travel guide will help you make the most of your travels in Britain at any time of year.

Updated edition of the bestselling travel guide to weekend breaks in Britain. Organized by season to allow you to find the perfect trip whatever the weather.

Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer, with this seasonal guide to short travel adventures.

"From the romance of sunset picnics in a Welsh landscape to the thrill of wild camping on a remote Scottish beach, from the flavours of the freshest seafood in seahouses to the luxury of a hideaway hotel in Crinan, writer Brigid Benson and photographer Craig easton have created 52 weekends that will inspire you. Share their secrets to create your own adventures and meet intriguing people in surprising places along the way."--Book flap.

Covering unforgettable weekends in Europe's dream cities and regions the book presents 52 of the best destinations. Which one you choose depends on the season, and takes into account festivities, events or the climate. For each destination, Happy Weekend showcases the most important sights, and offers recommendations of where to stay, eat and shop, as well as suggesting ideas for nightlife and excursions. In addition, there are notes on special events typical of each city or region, allowing you to immerse yourself in a very unique atmosphere.

If you want to ski off a cliff or swim with sharks, stop reading now. This book is about achievable adventures that celebrate the best of Britain and Britishness. The 60 mini adventures included are graded in difficulty from comically easy to mildly challenging, making them suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. They include the most beautiful place to go for a stroll, the easiest place for a wild swim and, more importantly, the most spectacular place to have a cup of tea. Not to mention flying in a Spitfire and finding delicious food among the hedgerows. So what's on this Great British Bucket List? Well, a host of alternative UK adventures to get you out of the house. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast to forest bathing in Standish Woods, family-friendly music festivals to spectacular walks and lazy picnic hotspots, this essential guide is packed with must-do experiences. Discover the world of luxury eco-glamping in Devon and Suffolk. Book your tickets for the Minack, Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre. Follow in the footsteps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass in Dark Peak, or go canoeing down the Wye Valley in Wales. Besides old favourites, such as Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey, readers will find a bucket list bursting with suggestions for pleasant days out at some of the National Trust's historic houses. Whether you're luxuriating in Sissinghurst's famous gardens or moseying around Fountains Abbey, you're sure to have a uniquely British adventure.