Holidaying in England usually makes one think of English beaches like Brighton, shopping in Oxford Street and the positively endless rain showers that seem to happen each time that you are about to go outside. This is only one aspect of British holidays though. There are quite a number of places and various things that you can do whilst on holiday there.
Outside of London there are some very interesting places that you can visit. One such place is Stratford-on-Avon. This city is considered to be the birthplace of Shakespeare and the home of his wife, even whilst he was working and living in London. You can take a guided tour of the city or ramble around by yourself and try to imagine how it would have looked in Shakespeare’s time.
Alternatively you might decide to spice up your British holiday by getting close to the varied wildlife that can be found here. There’s always lots of fishing to be done, as well as deer stalking, or just nature trails. Of course there is also the famous Loch Ness Monster to try to discover and photograph. Many of the wildlife encounters can be found in the northern tip of the UK, Scotland. Here the country is famous also for its Highland Games and its Malt Whisky.
Ireland and the warm Irish hospitality can also brighten up your holidays to the UK and Europe. Besides enjoying the warm friendly atmosphere of Irish life, you can visit places like the Giants Causeway and marvel at its’ immense presence. Sheep lovers will also be enthralled at the sight of these woolly bundles dotting the lush green landscape everywhere that you look.
Of course you may prefer to enjoy your holiday in the height of luxury. Anyone who prefers to indulge themselves in this manner, will easily be able to find luxury hotels with five star amenities. Here women can pamper themselves at the beauty spas and indulge in various beauty therapies while their men enjoy honing their clay pigeon or skeet shooting skills.
Narrowboat holidays can be another interesting way to consider spending your holidays in Britain. With a narrowboat you can slowly meander down any of the waterways in England and discover the beauty of the passing countryside from your vantage point. This can be a great way to have a leisurely holiday without getting caught up in traffic. Although to ensure you enjoy the best of your holiday you should first see if the narrowboat will feel comfortable and suitable for you. You need also to remember that going through the many locks on each of the canals, is time-consuming and pretty hard work so you won’t want to try this for the first time if you don’t like the outdoors and have at least a minimal level of fitness.
Apart from interesting trips in the countryside British holidays can offer a varied and interesting cultural experience. A visit to Buckingham Palace will show you how the Royal family live and entertain their guests from different countries including the various Heads of State. In nearby Wiltshire, Stone Henge is another marvel that you might want to visit and garner memories of. The summer solstice is still celebrated here by Druids each year, although sometimes their activities have been restricted due to the state of the monument.
These are just snippets of the experiences available to you on your British holidays. Apart from enjoying the usual holiday fare of cultural sightseeing, shopping, nightclubbing and spending time at the beaches, the more adventurous at heart can experience a whole different dimension of Britain if they so wish. This really is what makes your British holidays all the more enjoyable.