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The GuardianMay 15, 2026

‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips

From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries • Tell us about your favourite UK coast walk – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher “So this is where Officer Nick Angel [Simon Pegg] chased that swan.” As a fan of Hot Fuzz, I was excited to explore the cathedral city of Wells in Somerset, where much of the film was shot. This charming, c…

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  • YHA hostelHotelLovely, large, relaxed, welcoming, ideal for families
  • Woozie’s DeliRestaurant
  • Elsewhere
  • Hot FuzzPlaceWells, United KingdomFilm location explored in Wells
  • Mendip HillsSightWells, United KingdomThis is one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a…
  • Cheddar GorgeSightWells, United KingdomCheddar Gorge: I wasn’t expecting it to be so brilliant here, with magnificent mountains, goats and butterflies too…
  • Wookey Hole CavesSightWells, United KingdomThe River Axe flows through the cave.
  • Bishop’s Palace and GardensSightWells, United KingdomMagnificent medieval building in Wells
  • Wells CathedralSightWells, United KingdomGothic cathedral with one of the oldest working clocks
  • Happy ValleySightHebden Bridge, United KingdomFilming location scouted in Hebden Bridge
  • Bass RockSightNorth Berwick, United KingdomTurns gold on clear early evenings
  • Northumberland coastSightNewcastle, United KingdomCycled from Newcastle to Berwick over four days
  • Hadrian’s WallSightHexham, United KingdomArea explored by train, bus, and foot
  • DunstanburghSightAlnwick, United KingdomImpressive castle visited on cycling tour
  • WoodhornMuseumAshington, United KingdomMining museum visited on cycling tour
  • Ardnamurchan peninsulaNeighborhoodFort William, United KingdomStunning peninsula with the most westerly point
  • Sanna BaySightFort William, United KingdomShell-sand beach for wild camping
  • Ardnamurchan lighthouseSightFort William, United KingdomWalked to this lighthouse
  • BamburghNeighborhoodAlnwick, United KingdomLocation of an impressive castle and museum
  • Scottish Seabird CentreMuseumNorth Berwick, United Kingdom
  • RNLI Grace Darling MuseumMuseumAlnwick, United Kingdom
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