Places to visit in your Hotel or Resort’s local area

Explore the county where the last wolf in England was killed and a county where boggarts, devils, saints and prophets are said to have walked. Visit the medieval sandstone lion in Northwich that could help to explain the origin of the Cheshire Cat!

Idyllic little hamlets offer the chance for antiques browsing or simply pausing to let time pass by unhurriedly.

The A55 coast road offers a beautiful drive and some stunning views out over the sea. Here you’ll find the nearest of King Edward’s major castles, still intact and defending the coast at Conwy. Pass that and you’ll find Llandudno and the Great Orme or take the roads up to Snowdonia with its famous National Park and train.

From Dunwich to Lowestoft, the Suffolk coast has retained its picture postcard appeal.

Famous for its cider and cheese, Somerset is also a vibrant arts and crafts area. Explore the local trades at the historic town of Chard or sample the cider makers and dairies nearby, some of whom are centuries old.

South of the border you’ll find Somerleyton Hall whilst north is the picturesque Dickensian setting of Great Yarmouth.

Famous for 16 miles of gentle walks through picturesque countryside, the Wye valley runs from Hereford to the fine town of Ross on its red sandstone cliffs.

The beaches of Hayling Island boast two European Blue Flags in recognition of cleanliness and clear water.

The Cotswolds boasts some of the finest gardens and arboreta in Britain as well as some classic country houses and National Trust properties.

Harrowgate is famed as a spa town and even now you can experience the grandeur of the entury old Turkish Sauna Suit, a visual feast of tiled Victoriana. Or try the Royal Pump Room Museum to enjoy the full history of this lovely place. Alternatively you can wander the A59 across to the Yorkshire Dales Nation Park with its seep sided valleys and high moorlands carved out by the Ice Age.

Discover the cosy pubs and teashops of Yarmouth or view the awe inspiring Needles.

From the little boats at Chichester harbour to the big boats at Portsmouth’s historic dockyards (including the Victory and the Mary Rose) there’s plenty to see on the south coast.

What trip to Sherwood is complete without Robin Hood? Visit his hideout in the Major Oak, or explore the miles of leafy walks, tiny villages and the cosy tearooms.