There are times in the year when one must sit down and organise a week or even a weekend away for the family, organising a number of pursuits to amuse the emotions of each family member.
Going abroad is often an option pursued, for the sheer fact that the weather is pretty much guaranteed to be warm, keeping the morale high and the outdoor activities can be maximised.
Failing a trip abroad, the main tourist attractions for a UK resident would be visiting the Lakes, along with a number of National Parks.
Climbing Mount Snowdon is a popular past time as is visiting the larger cities with great heritage and sites to see.
The smaller counties in the U.
K don't really have the tourist attractions that will drive the droves of tourists into the counties; yet, they still have their own charm that could offer a different way of life, even if it will be short lived.
There are five bordering counties in the East Midlands that accentuate country life and have the resources to support many outdoor pursuits that will be uncommon in the urban areas of the UK.
Rutland is officially the smallest county in the UK, gaining independence from Leicestershire in 1997 and epitomises country life, offering visitors a relaxing break without the traffic or the queues.
The county possesses the largest reservoir nature reserve in the UK, as Rutland Waters' circumference covers just over 9 miles, 600 acres, of bird sanctuary habitats, a walking and cycling track and even a paralleling golf course.
The reservoir is a haven of activity, from the fisheries, the bird sanctuaries to the water sports.
There water sports centre is open to all and can facilitate a variety of sports, and can even hold corporate team building events, as the Rutland Water Sports Centre has held many Dragon boat events along with windsurfing competitions.
The surrounding area of Rutland is tranquil, with winding hills flocking with sheep and herds of cattle, offers ample footpaths across scenic countryside, with many small quaint villages with cosy and warm pubs serving locally produced food.
Rutland is a small county, and borders Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, so is a good area to access the pursuits of those neighbouring counties.
By staying in a hotel in Rutland one can easily commute to anywhere in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire.
Local towns, Stamford, Corby and Kettering have much on, and are worth visits in their own right.
Stamford was a main stay for commuters in the Victorian era, as many hotels were used as coach houses for the coaches travelling between Scotland and London.
If you're after a few days away in the country, yet don't fancy competing with the swarm of other tourists, and then do consider the smaller counties in the midlands as they offer charm of nature from the landscape to the animals habituating them.
There are many lovely places of accommodation that offer comfort and good hearty food, yet to enjoy your time you really need to be out and about.
Going abroad is often an option pursued, for the sheer fact that the weather is pretty much guaranteed to be warm, keeping the morale high and the outdoor activities can be maximised.
Failing a trip abroad, the main tourist attractions for a UK resident would be visiting the Lakes, along with a number of National Parks.
Climbing Mount Snowdon is a popular past time as is visiting the larger cities with great heritage and sites to see.
The smaller counties in the U.
K don't really have the tourist attractions that will drive the droves of tourists into the counties; yet, they still have their own charm that could offer a different way of life, even if it will be short lived.
There are five bordering counties in the East Midlands that accentuate country life and have the resources to support many outdoor pursuits that will be uncommon in the urban areas of the UK.
Rutland is officially the smallest county in the UK, gaining independence from Leicestershire in 1997 and epitomises country life, offering visitors a relaxing break without the traffic or the queues.
The county possesses the largest reservoir nature reserve in the UK, as Rutland Waters' circumference covers just over 9 miles, 600 acres, of bird sanctuary habitats, a walking and cycling track and even a paralleling golf course.
The reservoir is a haven of activity, from the fisheries, the bird sanctuaries to the water sports.
There water sports centre is open to all and can facilitate a variety of sports, and can even hold corporate team building events, as the Rutland Water Sports Centre has held many Dragon boat events along with windsurfing competitions.
The surrounding area of Rutland is tranquil, with winding hills flocking with sheep and herds of cattle, offers ample footpaths across scenic countryside, with many small quaint villages with cosy and warm pubs serving locally produced food.
Rutland is a small county, and borders Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, so is a good area to access the pursuits of those neighbouring counties.
By staying in a hotel in Rutland one can easily commute to anywhere in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire.
Local towns, Stamford, Corby and Kettering have much on, and are worth visits in their own right.
Stamford was a main stay for commuters in the Victorian era, as many hotels were used as coach houses for the coaches travelling between Scotland and London.
If you're after a few days away in the country, yet don't fancy competing with the swarm of other tourists, and then do consider the smaller counties in the midlands as they offer charm of nature from the landscape to the animals habituating them.
There are many lovely places of accommodation that offer comfort and good hearty food, yet to enjoy your time you really need to be out and about.