Crack open the champagne – the August 3-day weekend is upon us! If you’re still struggling to come up with fun ideas to fill your free time, check out these great activities on offer right here in the UK.
Go outdoors
If you’re fed up of being stuck inside on bank holiday weekend, venture out and stretch your legs in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales! Go walking along the cliffs of Malham Cove to Gordale Scar, climb to the top of Ingleborough, or explore quaint villages like Grassington and Pateley Bridge.
City Living
This weekend is the perfect time to visit London, with Notting Hill Carnival kicking off with its Family Day on Sunday and continuing into Monday with colourful floats, street food and pop-up bars. If you need a break from the festival chaos, check out a museum or go shopping in the markets of Camden.
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Hit the Beach
We’re not holding out much hope for sun this bank holiday, but if you’re determined to spend your weekend at the coast you can’t beat Cornwall! If it’s too cold for surfing, why not discover the island of St Michael’s Mount or visit Polperro? Don’t forget to sample a traditional Cornish pasty!
Be a Culture Vulture
Discover rich history and culture in York, a spectacular walled city dating back to Roman times. Kids will love taking a trip back in time at the Castle Museum or learning to be a Viking at Jorvik, and the shopping street known as The Shambles has something for the whole family.
Get Your Adrenalin Fix
The UK has plenty of options for the thrill seekers among us! Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Lightwater Valley are home to some of the most exhilarating rollercoasters in the country, or if you’re not daunted by heights you can tackle one of Go Ape or Aerial Extreme’s forest canopy courses.
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By Kate Moxon - Holiday homebird at icelolly.com
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