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Popular UK weekend activities

Ideas for things to do on a weekend away, with places where each one works especially well.

Coastal and countryside walks

Short circular walks are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to enjoy a UK weekend. You can pick gentle lakeside strolls or longer clifftop paths.

Great places to try: Lake District, Norfolk coast, Cotswolds, Whitby

Medieval walls, cathedrals and cobbled streets make for classic weekends that need no car.

Great places to try: York, Chester, Bath

Heritage railways combine scenery with a day out that suits families and railway fans.

Great places to try: Whitby, Norfolk coast, Lake District

From lake steamers to seal-spotting boats, being on the water changes your perspective.

Great places to try: Lake District, Norfolk coast, Chester, St Ives

A spa session is a popular way to unwind. Bath's thermal water is its signature, and hot tub lodges are a growing trend across the country.

Great places to try: Bath

From sandy dunes to shingle seafronts, the UK coast has something for every taste.

Great places to try: Norfolk coast, St Ives, Brighton, Whitby

A good pub or a seafood harbour meal can be the highlight of a break.

Great places to try: Cotswolds, York, Whitby, Norfolk coast

Seals, birds and zoo animals offer good days out for all ages.

Great places to try: Norfolk coast, Chester, Cotswolds

Evening tours add atmosphere to old cities and coastal towns.

Great places to try: York, Whitby

Ruins and stately homes make easy rainy-day plans and good photos.

Great places to try: Whitby, York, Cotswolds

Many beaches, pubs and trails welcome dogs. Always check local rules, especially on beaches in summer.

Great places to try: Lake District, Norfolk coast, Whitby, Cotswolds

Always check opening times, prices and any seasonal rules before you travel.