Are you planning a trip to the UK but want to do something different? There are many famous locations that often feature in a UK travel itinerary. The London Eye, Stonehenge, Snowdonia, and the Lake District are just a few examples. An increasing number of visitors are looking for more unusual ways to spend their vacation, and the UK has a lot to offer. Whether you’re looking for something quirky, breathtakingly beautiful, or somewhere windswept and remote, the United Kingdom adequately meet most people’s needs and desires. If you’d like to enjoy a vacation away from all the crowds, here are three destinations worth a visit.
1. St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
Normandy, France has Mont St Michel, but did you know that the UK has its very own version? Located just off the coast of Cornwall and cut off by the tide several times a day is St Michaels Mount. This very small island even has its own fairy tale castle and Victorian gardens. There are monks’ cells to explore and some Neolithic finds. It actually has quite a history that includes playing a part in the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
2. Castell Coch, Wales
Rather than traveling all the way to Transylvania, visitors can get a taste of the Gothic by visiting Wales. Castle Coch is a prime example of what a Gothic medieval castle should look like. Open to the public, there has been a castle on this site since 1081. It has been destroyed, rebuilt, destroyed and reconstructed several times over the years, with the latest improvements being made in 1891. Now controlled by the Welsh heritage agency Cadw, it features Victorian interiors with elaborate decorations. When you’ve finished exploring this historic castle, you can spend time sightseeing the Welsh coastline.
3. Brighton Pavilion
The Taj Mahal in India features in many peoples bucket lists, but you don’t necessarily have to travel that far to see such beauty. In 1797, the Prince Regent has an Indian mansion built for his friends. After being enjoyed by Royals and their friends for many years, it was purchased by the town in 1850. More than 400,000 people now visit the Royal Pavilion every year, but you can still find the odd quiet moment to visit and soak up the atmosphere. Maybe it’s not quite such an exotic location as India, but Brighton and the surrounding area does have a lot to offer visitors. Check out the local beaches, for example, by visiting Coast Radar.
4. Isle of Skye, Scotland
Many people visit Iceland to experience the spectacular waterfalls, however, such a long journey is not necessary as the Isle of Skye has some equally eye-catching water features. One that is certain to leave you short of breath is the 55 meterMealtFalls. As if the waterfall is not enough, you’ll be equally impressed by the famous Kilt Rock. Much loved by climbers and named as such because of its likeness to a Scottish kilt.
It’s bound to be very tempting to visit the popular UK locations, but there’s much more to see and experience than you think. Just four of the more unusual locations are mentioned above, but there are a wealth of others waiting. Get your bags packed and head off to the United Kingdom and see for yourself what’s on offer.
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