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Visit one of many towns that provide all the fun of the seaside!
Barnstaple is the oldest borough in the country and is the commercial and agricultural centre of North Devon. A must visit for anyone seeking serious retail therapy.
Attracting visitors since the 1870’s, the appeal of its golden beaches, cafes and family amusements is stronger than ever. And not forgetting the Gavin and Stacey connection!
See this seaside city of fun buzzing with excitement and laughter! At 10 kilometres long and using over one million bulbs the Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle. Free time during the day to take in the many sights of Blackpool.
Duration: 2 Days
This year’s Air Festival will take place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th September 2021 and preparations are now underway planning this years spectacular. See you there!
The hilly town is built around the central harbour area, which remains the lifeblood of this quaint historic town. Vibrant fishermen's cottages gaze out across the port and the fishing trawlers below.
There is plenty to discover here on Brownsea Island and at a mile long and just under a mile wide, a walk around the island is easily manageable. Home to red squirrels and scouting.
A picturesque 18th century shipwreckers village
The steep cobbled, traffic-free, high street of this world famous fishing village, built into a cleft in a 400' high cliff, tumbles its way down past whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers to the tiny working port.
Take a walk back in time along Cockington’s narrow lanes, lined with thatched houses with their colour washed walls of stone and cobb. Babbacombe is famous for its model railway and cliff railway.
The Jewel of the South Hams. Ancient narrow streets house boutique shops, art galleries & delicatessens plus a cobbled market place.
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta labelled the ‘Best in the West’, the Royal Regatta always lives up to its reputation with superb competition and brilliant entertainment
Dawlish is a small town and seaside resort on the south coast of Devon famed for the railway line running along the shore whilst Teignmouth is the historic port on the mouth of the Teign estuary.
Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times, with an impressive medieval gatehouse and ruined tower giving a reminder of its turbulent history.
A must for garden lovers as we visit the amazing Eden Project where 'biomes' cover the old china clay pits making them a haven for plants from all over the world and also the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Duration: 2 Days
History comes to life in Exmouth, the town being the first coastal resort in Devon. Lady Nelson, Shelly and Byron are just some of the famous names that are connected to here.
A beautiful visitor destination, Falmouth is at the forefront of the region’s artistic and marine excellence with Falmouth Week - 5th to 14th August.
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight service across the Solent and is the world's longest running and only commercial hovercraft operator in Europe.
This special trip will include a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the world’s longest operational hovercraft service
A stunning coastal town with white washed houses, grand Victorian villas and terraces.
Sit back and relax as we sail through time with the most stunning views of this 185-million-year-old geological portrait. This cruise is the perfect way for friends or groups to see this World Heritage Site from its best perspective.
Visit Looe with its bustliing harbour where the fishing boats land their catch or visit Polperro with its enchanting jumble of cottages and traffic free streets.
Situated at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, a major centre for fossil collecting, recognised and acclaimed worldwide.
Morning coffee stop enroute in historic Dunster before continuing on a scenic drive taking in Lynmouth and Lynton.
Lynmouth and Lynton are on the South West Coast Path & Exmoor in North Devon. An area noted for its high cliffs, quaint cottages, views, and the wilderness of Exmoor with its deer and ponies.
Offering traditional seaside fun, with its promenade and long, sandy beach, and pebble beach near the harbour, which stretches for a mile and gives views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.
Welcome to Queen Victoria's palace by the sea. After first visiting Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, England's longest-reigning monarch wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'..
Famous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling pier, Paignton remains a popular, traditional seaside resort.
Whether it’s eating freshly caught seafood in a waterfront restaurant or enjoying the sunshine on the Hoe, each area of Plymouth has lots to offer visitors. Visit The Box a brand new gallery and museum.
Europe's largest natural harbour is a haven for sailors, wildlife and watersports and is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Poole is also home of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and famous Poole Pottery.
Enjoy a very popular 70 minute smooth water cruise through Europe's largest natural harbour. Absolutely unmissable, you will enjoy views of Brownsea Island and the large houses at Sandbank.
A traditional fishing village with a vibrant local community in north Cornwall and home to the TV series Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes.
A traditional fishing village with a vibrant local community in north Cornwall and home to the TV series Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes.
The popular TV series 'Doc Martin' is set in the Cornish town of Port Isaac, on the north coast between Padstow and Tintagel, playing the fictional village of Portwenn.
Duration: 2 Days
Situated within a working Naval Base, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to a collection of fantastic attractions, historic ships and museums. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the only place in the world to see the Royal Navy past, present and future .
The Mary Rose is the only 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world. The Mary Rose experience includes the use of innovative technology to bring the story of the doomed warship even more to life.
Visit a honey farm and visit this intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque gardens.
Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden
Enjoy a day at Seaton plus a ride on the Seaton Tramway
Free time in Sidmouth plus a visit to the famous Donkey Sanctuary at Slade Farm to see the donkeys of all ages that are resident and you can see how your donations are spent on caring for them all.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a glittering jewel in Devon’s crown. You’ll find traditional service with a variety of shops and eateries in the bustling town centre, its own micro climate, wide promenade and stunning gardens.
The castle is surrounded by a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate and ten award-winning gardens. Children will love scaling the wooden fort and whizzing on the zip wire in the famed Adventure Playground.
A small seaside resort on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. The beach is one of the main attractions of the town and backed by a promenade. Go on a boat trip or take a train ride to explore the local area.
A city and county on the south coast of Wales, take in the sweeping and vibrant waterfront of Swansea Bay. Enjoy the museums that celebrate the industrial and maritime history of Wales and the literary giant, Dylan Thomas.
A delightful little harbour town and seaside resort, and it would be difficult to find a setting more picturesque, overlooking some of Pembrokeshire's beautiful beaches.
With its magnificent horseshoe-shaped bay, swaying palm trees, elegant Victorian villas, pretty marina, sweeping sandy beach and its fascinating Agatha Christie connections.
As one of the One of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts, Weymouth's fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the long arc of fine, golden sand.