Summer Holidays

Summer holiday time is upon us and this year it’s all about the best of British. Now don’t assume that means sitting around on a dirty beach trying to get a sun tan in between the rain clouds, there are many more things to do on our little island than most people are aware of. These are just a few of my favourites: Wimbledon Tennis – White clad players on green grass, a large glass of Pimm’s No. 1 in my hand and I’m in heaven. A Music Festival – Doesn’t matter which one and it usually doesn’t matter if it rains or not (it most likely will rain!) you’re still always guaranteed an amazing time and you can master the art of making welly’s look cool. Chatsworth House – Surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Peak district, this is perfect if you want to get out of the city. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit by having cream teas and drinking copious amounts of the local ale. The Isle of Wight – Feels like you’re going abroad because you have to get on a boat! There are also a surprising number of activities and events from carnivals and concerts at Osborne House to the steam railway. There’s even a Morris Minor Rally! Or you can just head down to the local pub and enjoy the Isle of Wight lobster. Yum!
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4 comments

Jenny

Posted on June 18th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

My favourite place to go in Britain in summer is the Edinburgh Festival. It’s totally crazy but great fun…

Savaroony

Posted on June 18th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

You had me at Pimm’s No.1…

Simon Deane-Johns

Posted on June 18th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

Henley Regatta does it for me.

Andrew

Posted on June 30th, 2009 at 6:27 pm

As a native of the Isle of Wight (well until I was 7 years old) I can thoroughly endorse Briony’s comments about the island being a rather special holiday destination.
My recommendations: Cowes during Cowes Week (mingle with the yachties); Yarmouth for its charming harbour and nice pubs; Tennyson Down for a bracing walk and stunning views in every direction (plus a rewarding view of the Needles at the western extremity); Freshwater will be your start and endpoint for the Downs walk, so treat yourself to a visit to Freshwater Bay before you move on; Compton Bay to get your windsurfer out on the water; St Catherine’s Point to check out the lighthouse and have a pint at the Buddle Inn before and after; Ventnor to plan which house you would love to own. And I haven’t even mentioned the interior of the island….


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