The Best Places To Visit In The UK In Summer

The UK, consisting of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is a mix of traditional and modern attractions that is sure to entice any traveller. But if you are wondering about the best time to visit the UK then the summer months are the best because of warmer temperatures and longer days.

Here is a list of the best places to visit in the UK in summer:

1. The Cotswolds

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Bibury, Cotswolds

For picturesque villages and beautiful scenery, make your way to the English countryside on a trip to the Cotswolds. Known for its honey-coloured cottages made of limestone, narrow streets, and vast greenery, the area is the perfect escape from city life.

It’s no wonder the region has been an inspiration for some of the country’s most famous authors, like Jane Austen and Lewis Carroll. Make sure to include towns like Bibury, Buford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Stow-on-the-Wold, for quaint churches and delightful markets.

2. Cornwall

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Cornwall is a county on England’s rugged southwestern tip. It forms a peninsula encompassing wild moorland and hundreds of sandy beaches, culminating at the promontory Land’s End. Whether you’re on a day trip with family or on a romantic break with your other half, there are plenty of things to do in Cornwall. Take advantage of the often stunning weather by surfing off Atlantic coves, ambling across granite moors, or striding out on the South West Coast Path across Cornwall’s sandy beaches and wildflower-strewn clifftops.

If you love visiting gardens then visit lush gardens that can be found at Cornwall’s National Trust sites and in the modern biomes of the Eden Project alike. Explore super-quaint harbour towns, like Padstow and St Ives, where many a celebrity chef has taken up residence, and tuck into an endless list of Cornish delicacies – crumbly Yarg cheese, meat-stuffed pasties, and Cornish cream teas with clotted cream – on England’s southwest toe.

3. The Yorkshire Dales

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The Yorkshire Dales is an upland area of the Pennines in the historic county of Yorkshire, England, most of it in the Yorkshire Dales National Park created in 1954.

The Yorkshire Dales has many moods; it can be wild and windswept or quietly tranquil with valleys full of hay meadows, drystone walls, and barns.

Each of the Yorkshire Dales has a different character. The Southern Dales are less remote and attract day visitors as well as staying guests. The Northern Dales provide rugged scenery for walking and sightseeing. In the West, the villages and small towns have their own charm. There’s always something to do in the Dales.

4. The Isle of Skye

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The Isle of Skye is located on the West Coast of Scotland in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Skye is one of the most-visited parts of the UK. Known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles, picturesque fishing villages, its history, and outstanding scenery. Skye is connected to Scotland’s northwest coast by both the Skye Bridge and the Mallaig – Armadale ferry and is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Whatever the weather, be it mild, wet, sunny, or windy, the beautiful landscapes and scenery will take your breath away.

5. The Causeway Coast

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The Causeway Coast is the colloquial term for the entire northern coastline of Northern Ireland. It is an area of magnificent beauty on the Northern Coast of Northern Ireland, stretching from the mouth of the Foyle in the West, to the Glendun River in the East.

This stunning coastline spans an area of fewer than 30 miles, overlooks the North Atlantic Ocean, and offers glimpses of eras gone. A land of myth, steeped in history with impressive natural cliffs, beaches, forests, headlands, rocks, and ancient landforms. Visitors from all over the world have been charmed by their visit to the Causeway Coast.

6. Snowdonia

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Snowdonia is a region in northwest Wales concentrated around the mountains and glacial landforms of the massive Snowdonia National Park. This place is known for its historic sites, excellent hiking, thundering waterfalls, serene lakes, and picturesque villages.

The coastline of Snowdonia is rated as some of the finest in Britain, and you’ll also find stunning lowland forests, valleys, rivers, and rolling pastures. In addition to its many natural attractions, Snowdonia also boasts a plethora of man-made points of interest that are worth seeing.

7. Norfork

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North Norfolk is renowned for its spectacular coastline, fantastic wildlife, miles of glorious beaches, seaside communities, and a beautiful hinterland of rolling countryside and picturesque market towns and villages. The county is a magnet for fans of the great outdoors, particularly bird watchers and boating enthusiasts.

8. Scottish Highlands

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The Scottish Highlands are a mountainous region encompassing northwest Scotland. Loch Ness is at the centre, overlooked by the ruins of medieval Urquhart Castle, and known for the mythical monster “Nessie”.

If you ever visit this place then take time to explore the many hidden gems of the Scottish Highlands. Between city, countryside, and coast, the Highlands offers an abundance of things to see and do, from mythical castles and Highland music to dramatic mountains, thrilling adventures, and rare wildlife.

9. The Lake District

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One of the most beautiful natural destinations in the UK, the Lake District is home to the second biggest national park in England. On a convenient trip from Manchester and Liverpool, you’ll find sheep, rolling hills, and, of course, lovely lakes.

In addition to the wildlife, you can spend time in the many villages in the area. The areas around Grasmere Lake and Windermere Lake are the perfect places for relaxing afternoons spent in cozy cafes.

10. Dorset and the Jurassic Coast

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Located in the south of England, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features rock formations from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Many of England’s most famous attractions and sites feel like they take you back in time, and the Jurassic Coast is no exception. An excellent destination for observing rock formations, make sure to stop at the famous Durdle Door. Located right on the sea, you’ll have no problem taking the perfect pictures of the stunning scenery. If you’re not too tired after a day of hiking, make your way back to Dorset and explore historic buildings like Corfe Castle.

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