SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX

It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, built in 1830 and stretching some 1.33 miles (2.14 km) from shore.In the early 19th century, Southend was growing as a seaside holiday resort. At the time, it was thought that spending time by the sea was good for one's health, and since it was close to the capital, many Londoners would come to Southend for this reason. However the coast at Southend consists of large mudflats, so the sea is never very deep even at full tide – between  4 and 6 m – and recedes over one mile (1.6 km) from the beach at low tide. Large boats were unable to stop at Southend near to the beach and no boats at all were able to stop at low tide. This meant that many potential visitors would go past Southend and on to Margate, or other resorts where docking facilities were better.

STUDLEY ROYAL PARK, YORKSHIRE

Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey is a designated World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire, England. The site, which has an area of 323 hectares (800 acres) features an 18th-century landscaped garden, some of the largest Cistercian ruins in Europe, a Jacobean mansion and a Victorian church designed by William Burges. It was developed around the ruins of the Cistercian Fountains Abbey.

GLENCOE, BEN NEVIS, SCOTLAND

Since the Fort William and Lochaber area is a very mountainous part of the west Highlands, it is no surprise that it is well serviced with Mountain Guiding businesses who can collectively provide hill-walking, scrambling, ridge-walking, rock climbing, and winter climbing guiding courses and personal tuition from beginners to experienced walkers and climbers. Fort William is a key destination for novice and experienced climbers and mountaineers, with a good range of accommodation to suit your needs. One of Scotland's experienced mountaineers Alan Kimber has a mounteering-friendly self catering "Calluna" which I recommend.

PEEBLES, CORNWALL

Nestled within an area of outstanding beauty and only 23 miles south of Edinburgh, the Borders town of Peebles sits straddling the majestic River Tweed.
But the world famous salmon fishing river - Peebles motto is "Against the stream they multiply" - is only one of the many treasures on offer to visitors.
A Royal Burgh since 1152 and the rule of King David I, Peebles has for many years been a market town cherished by locals and visitors alike for its picturesque and unspoilt character.

CONWY CASTLE, WALES

With over a hundred current castles, Wales is rightfully known as the ‘Land of Castles.’ Located on the North coast of Wales, the Conwy Castle is another one of Edward I’s chain of beautiful castles in his fortification of Wales. Made out of limestone and sandstone, today this castle lies in sublime and picturesque ruins. Built between 1283-89 this Conwy Castle has seen many wars including the Revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn and the Revolt of Owain Glyndŵr. This enticing Castle has been considered as one of the best architectural works of Edward I. The interior is a maze of great halls, chapels, and royal chambers that evoke a sense of awe in the tourists.

CHATSWORTH HOUSE, DERBYSHIRE

When you come across the surrounding park and see Chatsworth House for the first time, a sumptuous pile of yellow stone surrounded by gardens, fronted by the River Derwent and backed by a tree-covered hillside, it fairly takes your breath away. Chatsworth is home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. It is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. Home of the Cavendish family since the 1550s, it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
Chatsworth House has over 30 rooms to explore, from the magnificent Painted Hall, to the family-used chapel, regal State Rooms and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. Chatsworth also houses the Devonshire Collection, one of Europe's most significant art collections, which is continually added to, encompassing Old Masters to contemporary ceramics and artefacts from Ancient Egypt to cutting edge modern sculpture.

CHEDDAR GORGE, SOMERSET

It is one of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks. This world famous beauty spot is not only a National Nature Reserve but also a famous site of prehistoric discoveries. Once an ancient river bed - its limestone cliffs and beautiful caves are now home to rare bats, dormice, water voles and Peregrine falcons.Cheddar Gorge itself can be explored in several ways – one of the most popular of all being the open-top bus tour, which offers 20-minutes of amazing views and informative commentary.
For the more active visitor, climb 274 steps up to The Lookout Tower, where the rewards on offer are the breath-taking views or enjoy one of the most stunning walks in England. The three-mile Cliff Top Gorge Walk, which usually takes around one-and-a-half hours and offers arguably the best picnic spot in the country! So ready??

BRIGHTON, SUSSEX

Brighton isn't only associated with the Brighton Pier. Another thing this coastal city is known for, is its long rows of colourful huts located near the beach. And when everyone ask me "what else is there to do in Brighton?" I just go "Let's find the colourful houses!". But they are located in Hove actually.
Hove is a town that is probably about 30-40 minutes walk from the Brighton Pier. The two towns Brighton AND Hove both make up ONE City

HIGH FORCE, TEESDALE, COUNTY DURHAM

The thundering falls of High Force in Teesdale. From high on the North Pennines, the River Tees rushes and gushes until it reaches a precipitous rock ledge, where it plunges 70 feet into the raging pool below. There are steps down onto the rocks in front of the falls, from where you'll be able to get some amazing photos, and there are also steps up to a viewing area at the top of the falls – though, fairly sensibly, there's no longer any access on to the rocks there. The falls are part of Lord Barnard's Raby Estate, and in summer a shop sells gifts, snacks and ice cream. But at any time of the year you can call into the High Force Hotel by the car park for a handpulled pint and a cheap homemade lunch. If you're up for more of a hike, you can also walk up to the falls from Bowlees Visitor Centre.

BLISTS HILL, VICTORIAN TOWN, MIDLANDS

Back to 1900. Let's escape to Blists Hill and Irongate. Once you've bought your tickets you get shown a film of various Victorian workers and the conditions they worked in. Then you go upstairs, through a door and back in time! The town has been rebuilt with shops, bank, Dr's house with surgery attached, workers cottages, pub, school, businesses such as foundry and candle makers, bakery, chip shop and more. Many of these have staff in Victorian clothing who are working and producing goods to sell. On this picture you can see the Doctor's House.

ROSE COTTAGE, COCKINGTON, DEVON

Cockington is a hidden gem in the Torbay area. It is situated just outside of Torquay as you head towards Paignton. Signposted off the main seafront road, Cockington Lane transports you back in time.  As you enter Cockington, you notice the thatched cottages, stone walls, glorious country gardens and narrow roads occupied by walkers, cyclists and horses.
Rose Cottage Tea Rooms certainly catches your eyes and ears as you walk past.  The low stone wall leads your eyes into the stunning and immaculate garden. With a beautiful display of flora, ornamental ponds, meandering stone paths, little bridges and a wishing well it is the perfect garden to explore and escape from the hustle and bustle of 21st century living.  In the centre of the garden there is a pagoda and a piano. You can enjoy impressive cream teas with tuneful jazz accompaniment.

YORK MINSTER, YORK, YORKSHIRE

One of the most beautiful cathedrals in York, and the largest in northern Europe. Its medieval stained glass windows and the Five Sister Windows which are over 16 meters tall are a big attraction for tourists. It was constructed in the 14th century and has an attached library and school. The minster has a very wide Decorated Gothic nave and chapter house, a Perpendicular Gothic Quire and east end and Early English North and South transepts. The nave contains the West Window, constructed in 1338, and over the Lady Chapel in the east end is the Great East Window (finished in 1408), the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.

HAYSTON, PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

This 'award winning' cottage set in the heart of Pembrokeshire, in the small hamlet of Hayston, just 1 mile from Johnston, the cottage has easy access to many beautiful beaches, together with the stunning historic Preseli Mountains and the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Coastal Path. Neyland and Milford Marina’s offer fabulous facilities for boat lovers and are just a few miles away. The area boasts many delightful cafes, restaurants and pubs together with the Torch Theatre for those who wish to enjoy a good night out! The picturesque harbour and golden beaches of Little Haven and Broad Haven are always popular with children and are just a 15 minute drive away.
Pembrokeshire provides a perfect location for a holiday or alternatively as a romantic break away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. The County is rich in opportunity for a taste of outdoor pursuits including coaststeering, horse riding, sailing, surfing, kayaking, climbing and much much more. Pembrokeshire is also famous for its excellent restaurants and pubs.

RHOSSILI BEACH, WALES

Rhossili beach on The Gower Peninsula in Wales is absolutely breathtaking and is regularly voted one of the best in the world! Come and see for yourself and take a walk out towards Worms Head. Park your car next to Worms Head hotel and follow the path until you reach the old coast guard look out above the worms head causeway. From there you can carry on and walk out to Worms Head itself, but please be careful as the Head gets cut off by the tide. The causeway is exposed for a maximum of 2.5 hours ether side of low tide and if you do become trapped, do not swim or wade back. It is extremely dangerous. Just chill out and wait for the tide to drop again or call the coast guard!!

BATH, THE PULTENEY BRIDGE, SOMERSET

Pulteney Bridge, with its sweeping horseshoe-shaped weir, is one of Bath’s most famous images. The bridge, which incorporates shops, was built by Robert Adam in 1769. The estimated cost of the bridge was £1, 000. It ended up costing £10, 000 which, over 200 years ago, was the equivalent of several million pounds today. Boat trips leave regularly from here going above the weir upriver to Bathampton. There are several cafes on or overlooking the bridge.The bridge was originally a toll bridge and boundary between parishes, built on condition that fresh water could be piped across it from the hills to the town houses.

THE MINACK THEATRE, CORNWALL

Unbelievable but this is Cornwall. It is called The Minack Theatre. It is an open-air theatre constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea. The theatre is at Porthcurno, four miles from Land’s End. The Minack is a unique theatre perched on the cliffs high above the Atlantic ocean. They put on a full programme of drama, musicals and opera every summer, together with music, comedy and story-telling. But they are open all year round for you to come and explore this amazing place and discover the incredible story of Rowena Cade who created the theatre.

NORWICH, NORFOLK

Summer is the perfect time take a beautiful walk slightly to the south of Norwich city centre and experience the River Wensum. If you go past the Adam and Eve pub and St James’ Mill you will eventually arrive at Fye Bridge – this is where women would be punished for rowdy or drunken behaviour by ‘ducking stool’.

SAINT MICHAEL'S MOUNT, CORNWALL

St Michael's Mount is a small tidal island in Mount's Bay in Cornwall. The island is linked to the town of Marazion by a man-made causeway of granite setts, passable between mid-tide and low water. The population of this parish in 2011 was 35. The earliest buildings, on the summit, date to the 12th century, the harbour is 15th century and the village and summit buildings were rebuilt from 1860 to 1900, to give the island its current form.

Its Cornish language name — literally, "the grey rock in a wood" — may represent a folk memory of a time before Mount's Bay was flooded, indicating a description of the Mount set in woodland. Remains of trees have been seen at low tides following storms on the beach at Perranuthnoe, but radiocarbon dating established the submerging of the hazel wood at about 1700 BC.

Historically, St Michael's Mount was a Cornish counterpart of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France (with which it shares the same tidal island characteristics and the same conical shape, in spite of being much smaller), when it was given to the Benedictines, religious order of Mont Saint-Michel, by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century.

RIBBLEHEAD VIADUCT, YORKSHIRE

The Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales is an example of Victorian engineering at its very best. At 1,320 feet long and 104 feet high, this spectacular viaduct spans the Ribble Valley and can be seen from miles around. Today it still carries the Settle-Carlisle Railway, and is one of Yorkshire's most distinctive landmarks.

STOWE, OXFORD BRIDGE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Stowe House is a Grade I listed country house located in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England. It is the home of Stowe School, an independent school and is owned by the Stowe House Preservation Trust who have spent more than £25m on the restoration of the house. The gardens (known as Stowe Landscape Gardens), a significant example of the English garden style, along with part of the Park, passed into the ownership of The National Trust in 1989 and are open to the public. The house is open to the public on 280 days a year with tours during the school holidays, and during term time. The parkland surrounding the gardens is open 365 days a year.