One of the best spots in the UK to catch a wave, the chilled seaside town of Newquay has fully engaged with the sport to offer a delightful surfing culture – one that you might even expect to experience somewhere in Australia or California! This and lots of other historical information at the cathedral means that here,you can learn about centuries of fascinating British history which hasmoulded the country into how it is today. 17. Hever Castle As mentioned, we love this walk because it’s easily accessible by public transport from London. There are two options. You can hop on the Metropolitan Line from Baker Street (or any other station along the route). This journey takes 38 minutes. Some call it the heart of London; Trafalgar Square accommodates Nelson’s Column, stone lions and the Fourth Plinth. It has been an important square in the city since the 13 th century and its name derives from The Battle of Trafalgar – a major London naval victory in 1805. It is the perfect place to sit and pass a few hours absorbing London life (as long as you avoid the pigeons!)

The famous Victorian bridge is open to walk over and explore, where you can enjoy the exhibition and monument, and learn all about its history. EVENTS & TRIVIA Loads of adventure-related festivals, eccentric events, record-breaking places and inspiring feats Obviously there are a fair few other Epping Forest walks to choose from. If you’d like to visit Connaught Water and Strawberry Hills Pond, two of the most popular places to visit in Epping Forest, then you’ll want to head to Loughton station. If you go on a sunny day, you’ll get the sunlight streaming through the trees onto the forest floor. Honestly, it’s such a beautiful place to visit. It’s so peaceful being in Epping Forest Thankfully, it is marked on Google Maps, so it is very easy to pop it into your sat nav and follow the directions.Here, you can enjoy a changing of the guard ceremony and explore some of the inhabited rooms. Take a look for the flag flying; if it is, it means thatHer Royal Highness is around! 20. Beach huts at Whitstable One of London’s most iconic structures; Elizabeth Tower which contains Big Ben,proudly stands on Southbank with the Houses of Parliament next door. On Saturdays and during parliamentary recesses, you can take an audio or guided tour of the houses. During the tour you’ll soak up the atmosphere of the exclusive riverside Colleges, admire sublime bridges, and pass prestigious private gardens. Taking a cruise of the largest natural lake in England will provide views of some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK, which provided inspiration for Beatrix Potter’s stories.

Visitors are welcome to explore the public areas of the university. Here, you can admire the majestic buildings of the colleges, tour the museums and libraries and even enjoy a spot of souvenir shopping! The city is at its most vibrant as the world’s biggest arts festival takes over the city for most of the month. Usually there are around 55,000 performances across multiple different venues dotted across the city. It’s famous for comedy, but the festival showcases a number of genres, from theatre and dance, to music and literature. There really is something for everyone! Explore The Scottish Highlands On the other side of Epping Forest is Waltham Abbey. This is a lovely place to base yourself for exploring Epping Forest. The benefit of staying in Waltham Abbey is there are loads of pubs and restaurants to choose from. This Marriott Hotel is a really lovely option for a relatively cheap night in a quality hotel. DeVere Theobalds Estate, Waltham Abbey You can really engage with Tudor history throughout this castle, which has preserved some of the ancient rooms fantastically. 18. White Cliffs of Dover The smaller, lesser-known sibling of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy shares the same tidal characteristics as its French counterpart and has been occupied since at least 4000 BCE.If you’re doing the walk in the rainier months, wear wellies or walking boots and prepare to get muddy. Another of the longest rivers in the UK is the River Ure in North Yorkshire. Confusingly, the river is known as the River Ure for 74 miles, before the name changes to the River Ouse. The river empties into the Humber Estuary, and has a total length of 129 miles. 7: River Tay