
Our holiday in the New Forest
Do I really only get to stay here for the weekend? Perhaps I will call in sick on Monday and stay just a little longer.
FayeWelcome to our guide to holidaying in the UK. We’d love for you to spend a little time exploring, from the best beaches for swimming in Cornwall to the most beautiful places to visit in Yorkshire.
Do I really only get to stay here for the weekend? Perhaps I will call in sick on Monday and stay just a little longer.
FayeWe had driven through the town of Lyndhurst earlier in the day and made a note to stop off on our way back to our holiday cottage in Lymington, not least because of the large number of New Forest ponies we had seen just on the outskirts of the town.
FayeThe wolves and chatty giant otters were a big hit, the stories of their conservation making for heart-warming reading and the friendly deer that were free to roam around the park added a magical touch.
FayeWe decided to work our way back along the beaches of the south coast despite it being a somewhat dreary looking February day
FayeYet another reason to make sure that at least part of your summer holiday is spent in Dorset, there are festivals a-plenty to add excitement to your visit.
Becky ByeA pebbly beach might not be your first choice for a seaside holiday, but don't overlook Milford-on-Sea.
Katie ChownIt’s best to familiarise yourself with the dangers that come with swimming in the sea so that you can stay safe and happy - how to spot a rip current is important.
Lizzie HeatherWhen you think of a UK summer holiday, what comes into the mind's eye? I would hedge a bet that it may involve a pebbled beach, seaside huts, little ones playing in the water and perhaps an amusement park or two. Enter, Hayling Island.
Kylie Barton