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Boat trips, swimming and seafood: 10 of the UK’s best harbour towns and villages

From smoked kippers in Northumberland to dolphin spotting in Dorset and a palm-fringed village on a sea loch in the Scottish Highlands The historic harbour is the hub of this working East Neuk fishing port, home to a fleet of about 30 small trawlers and creel boats. Their catches are sold at the covered market on the quay each weekday morning, and served at the harbourside Dory Bistro and Chip…

The GuardianMay 15

‘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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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 CathedralPlace of worshipWells, United KingdomGothic cathedral with one of the oldest working clocks
Happy ValleySightHebden Bridge, United KingdomFilming location scouted in Hebden Bridge
Scottish Seabird CentreMuseumNorth Berwick, United KingdomOpened by the Duke of Rothesay in 2000 and funded by the Millennium Commission.
Bass RockSightNorth Berwick, United KingdomTurns gold on clear early evenings
YHA hostelHostelBeer, United KingdomLovely, large, relaxed, welcoming, ideal for families
Northumberland coastSightNewcastle, United KingdomCycled from Newcastle to Berwick over four days
Hadrian’s WallSightHexham, United KingdomArea explored by train, bus, and foot
DunstanburghAttractionAlnwick, United KingdomImpressive castle visited on cycling tour
WoodhornSuburbAshington, 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
Woozie’s DeliRestaurantBeer, United Kingdom
RNLI Grace Darling MuseumMuseumAlnwick, United Kingdom

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