The best weekend breaks in the UK and Ireland
We often cast our gaze to hazy tropics and far-flung cities when planning our getaways. But it’s easy to forget that weekend breaks in the UK and Ireland can mean white-sand beaches, stirring metropoles, dramatic landscapes and pretty villages. With unspoilt stretches of coast just a few hours from London, towns of honey-stone scattered among rolling hills and interesting cities in every corner of the country, a full-on escape can be undertaken with a simple few days away from home. So we’ve rounded up the best weekend breaks in the UK – with ideas on what to do and a handful of smart places to stay – to make the most of what’s on our doorstep.
For more inspiration, see our UK guides:
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- The best holiday homes to rent in the UK
- The best Airbnbs in the UK
- The best holiday cottages in the UK
- The best log cabins in the UK