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4 5 Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 BRIDLINGTON AND ROBIN HOOD’S BAY AND STAITHES FLAMBOROUGH HEAD Visit the ancient fishing village of Explore the quaint fishing village From Hull, head north stopping Robin Hood’s Bay on the edge of of Staithes, the artists’ capital of at Burton Agnes Hall, filled with the North York Moors with colourful Yorkshire and home of the Captain beautiful historic treasures and houses winding higgledy-piggledy Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre. North York Moors. Credit : Mike Kipling_NYMNP : Mike Credit Moors. North York award winning Gardens. Have down to its ancient harbour. Visit Follow the Painted Illusion trail and lunch in Bridlington while enjoying the Old Coastguard Station or wander through the art galleries and the variety of boats in the ancient walk along the Cleveland Way to studios. Enjoy a leisurely local lunch fishing harbour. Then head on to the Ravenscar, a scenic spot rich in and then head back to Hull with YORKSHIRE dramatic cliffs at Flamborough Head industrial history. Drive on to Whitby optional stops at Beverley Minster or and view the huge colonies and visit the Captain Cook Memorial Sewerby Hall. Heritage Coast at nearby RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Museum. Overnight in Whitby. Overnight in Scarborough. Day 4 Day 2 WHITBY Yorkshire offers some of the most rugged and charming SCARBOROUGH Visit Whitby Abbey, the inspiration Spend the day exploring for Count Dracula stories, for coastal scenery not least the breath-taking North York Scarborough with a visit to the spectacular views from the gothic Moors. Discover historical fishing villages and England’s spectacular top Castle and ruins and explore its history at the the Rotunda Museum to find out visitor centre. Then take a round first seaside resort. more about the area’s unique trip on the heritage North Yorkshire geology. Options for the rest of Moors Railway and steam through the day include a boat trip, surf or the heart of the beautiful North paddleboard lesson or for the less York Moors National Park. Whitby energetic a visit to Scarborough’s is famous for its fantastic fish and Travel Notes Sealife Sanctuary. Overnight in chips so make sure you try this Scarborough where there are classic British dish either from a Arrival and Departure: Hull numerous evening entertainment traditional takeaway or one of the Extend your trip! options. town’s excellent seafood restaurants. Overnight in Whitby. Why not combine a visit to Regional Airport: Newcastle Newcastle and and Durham Durham Trains every halfhalf hour hour from from central central Yorkshire with Durham Tees Valley London to Durham (3(3hrs) hrs) and every hour and the North East? to Hartlepool (3(3hrs30) hrs 30) Learn more on page: 18

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6 7 Day 1 Day 3 Day 4 EAST LINCOLNSHIRE THE BROADS NATIONAL PARK AND SUFFOLK AND ESSEX COAST From Hull head south to Donna Nook THE SUFFOLK COAST View the four meter high steel Nature Reserve, ideal for viewing Start the day by exploring the inland structure, Scallop on the in both birdlife and, in November and waterways of the Broads National Aldeburgh before driving south into December, seal pups. Alternatively Park - Britain’s largest protected Essex. Stop off at the significant Wells-next-the-Sea spend time in the attractive market wetland and a wildlife haven. The archaeological site of Sutton Hoo, town of Louth, in the Lincolnshire best way to explore the Broads is or Flatford Mill, the inspiration for Wolds. Head out to the coast near by boat and there are a number Constable’s paintings where there Mablethorpe to see ‘Jabba’ and of operators offering a variety of is an exhibition of his life. Spend EAST COAST other unusual beach huts known as options from day boats and canoes some time in Walton-on-the-Naze the Bathing Beauties along with the to passenger cruisers. Spend some visiting the nature reserve, going Natural coast ‘Structures on the Edge’ including time in the pretty coastal town of fossil hunting or visiting the unusual the Cloud Bar at Anderby Creek. Southwold en route to the cultural art gallery located in the Naze Tower. Continue on to Point centre of Snape Maltings. Overnight End your day in Harwich exploring National Nature Reserve where the in nearby Aldeburgh. the Redoubt Fortress and some of Soak up the natural beauty of the East Coast viewing rare variety of habitats provide homes the sites connected to the 400th to a wealth of birdlife. Overnight in anniversary of the Pilgrims sailing to birds and seal pups, the magnificent Holkham Hall and a King’s Lynn or Hunstanton. America on the Mayflower. boat trip on the relaxing Norfolk Broads. Day 2 NORFOLK COAST The wild unspoilt coastline of North Norfolk, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the focus for the day. First of all visit Holkham Hall Travel Notes with its magnificent Deer Park, exhibition and nature reserve. After From Hull to Harwich lunch in Wells-next-the Sea, take a boat trip from Morston to see the largest seal colony in England at Regional Airport: Humberside, Norfolk Two trains an hour from central London to Blakeney Point or view wildlife from and London Southend Hull (2 hrs 45) and Harwich (1 hr 30) the comfort of the fabulous visitor centre at Cley Marshes. Overnight in Cromer or Great Yarmouth.

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8 9 Day 1 starting with a visit to the Jerwood Day 6 ISLE OF THANET Gallery in Hastings. Next stop should PORTSMOUTH AND GOSPORT Begin the route in Margate with a be Beachy Head for a bracing walk Enjoy the amazing views from the visit to the Turner Contemporary, on the dramatic sea cliffs and a Emirates Spinnaker Tower then soak an internationally renowned leisurely afternoon in traditional up centuries of history at Portsmouth gallery named after the famous Eastbourne. Don’t miss the Towner Historic Dockyard and Mary Rose. painter J.M.W Turner. Marvel at the Gallery, a world-renowned collection Walk along the historic waterfront nearby Shell Grotto, a mysterious of contemporary and historic art or to The D-Day Story and Southsea ornate subterranean passageway the Redoubt Fortress, one of only Castle. Continuing the maritime covered in shell mosaics. Drive on 3 surviving Napoleonic fortresses. theme, head over to Gosport on the to the charming seaside resort of Overnight in Eastbourne. short ferry ride to see the Submarine Broadstairs and stop for lunch by the Museum and Explosion! and then beach. In the afternoon visit Dickens Day 4 watch (or take part!) in watersports House Museum before going on to BRIGHTON at Lee-on-the- Solent. Overnight in Seven Sisters Seven Ramsgate, an architectural jewel Start the day with an amazing view Portsmouth or Gosport. which has the only Royal Harbour in of the city from the British Airways the UK. Overnight in Ramsgate. i360, the world’s tallest moving Day 7 observation tower and go on to ISLE OF WIGHT SOUTH EAST Day 2 Brighton Palace Pier, a traditional Start the final day on the Wightlink WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRY seaside icon. Venture up through ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne Cultural Coast Explore Sandwich by climbing the The Lanes exploring the many and discover Britain’s holiday Haven Heights tower at St Peter’s independent shops before visiting island. Head into East Cowes to visit Church to gain a unique perspective the exotic Royal Pavilion which Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s on England’s most complete was once a royal residence. There palatial holiday home or drive Explore world-class galleries, museums, theatre and medieval town. Then, explore the is a variety of night life available through Shanklin and Luccombe Guildhall before going on to the in Brighton including restaurants, Village to the beautiful Ventnor heritage sites and the magnificent scenery of the maritime town of Deal with its many bars, concert and theatre venues. Botanic Gardens. After lunch drive independent shops and galleries. Overnight in Brighton. along the unspoilt south side of the South East. Stroll the pier and promenade to the Island to the famous white cliffs of Timeball Tower or Deal Castle. Next, Day 5 the Needles and discover the vital venture to St Margaret’s Bay en route WEST SUSSEX role the Needles Battery played in to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. In Next on the route is West Sussex Britain’s defence history. Finally see Dover visit the awe-inspiring Castle to see the magnificent Arundel the pretty harbour town of Yarmouth then see the world’s oldest known Castle, a restored medieval stately on the route back to Cowes for the Travel Notes sea-going vessel at Dover Museum. home with dramatic views across Red Funnel ferry to Southampton. From Margate to Southampton Overnight in Dover. the South Downs National Park. For nature lovers, Pagham Harbour, Day 3 Itchenor or Selsey Bill offers beautiful EAST SUSSEX scenery and excellent bird watching. Regional Airport: Heathrow and Gatwick Several trains an hour from central London Leaving Dover, stop at the Battle of Alternatively spend the afternoon in to Brighton (1 hr), Southampton (2 hrs) and Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne the cathedral city of Chichester or stations in Kent (1 hr +) to pay homage to Churchill’s famous visit the Roman Palace at Fishbourne. “Few”. Then head into East Sussex Overnight in Chichester.

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10 11 Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE DORCHESTER AND WEYMOUTH SIDMOUTH AND Spend the morning in Bournemouth Enjoy the pretty Dorset countryside BUDLEIGH SALTERTON visiting the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery en route to Dorchester to visit This part of the Jurassic coast is well and Museum or the Oceanarium, the Dorset County Museum, full known for its dramatic red rocks home to a fantastic collection of of information about the Jurassic viewed both in Sidmouth and at Durdle Door Durdle fish and sea-life. Lunch in one of the coast. Have lunch in Dorchester or in Budleigh Salterton. After some free upmarket restaurants or quirky cafes Weymouth, where we recommend a time in Sidmouth, take a boat trip in Bournemouth before heading to trip on the Jurassic Skyline offering from Exmouth to view the coast Poole Quay. Take a boat trip around panoramic views of the Jurassic at its best. Visit the Geoneedle at SOUTH COAST beautiful Poole Harbour with a Coast. Drive out to Portland Bill Orcombe Point marking the western visit to Brownsea Island, a wildlife to view the and enjoy end of the Jurassic Coast or visit the Jurassic Coast haven and the birthplace of the a coastal walk on the South West beautiful Bicton Gardens. scouting movement. Overnight in Coast Path. Dine in one of the Bournemouth or Poole. eateries specialising in fresh seafood in picturesque Weymouth harbour. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast features the iconic Day 2 Overnight in Weymouth. CORFE CASTLE AND THE landmarks of Lulworth Cove and Durdle door, lively PURBECKS Day 4 Take the chain ferry from Poole to ABBOTSBURY, LYME REGIS AND resorts and pretty seaside towns. the picturesque Isle of Purbeck. Walk CHARMOUTH out to ‘Old Harry’ for spectacular Drive along the dramatic coast views at the start of the Jurassic road stopping to photograph the Coast. Go on to Corfe Castle to view magnificent views of Chesil Beach. the dramatic Norman castle ruins Stop at Abbotsbury Swannery, or before lunch in one of the village for the more adventurous, walk up Travel Notes pubs. Next stops are the world to Golden Cap, the highest point on famous landmarks of Lulworth Cove the Jurassic Coast. Continue to Lyme Arrival and Departure: Bournemouth and Durdle Door. Enjoy a Dorset Regis for an afternoon exploring this cream tea in Lulworth or stop in delightful harbour town, take a boat Wareham for a leisurely drink by the trip out along the coastline or try Regional Airport: Southampton and Two trains an hour from central London river on your way back to the hotel. fossil hunting in nearby Charmouth. Bournemouth to Bournemouth (2 hrs) Overnight in Wareham or Corfe Overnight in the elegant coastal Castle. town of Sidmouth.

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12 13 Day 1 Day 4 the sea. Start in the village of Combe TEIGNMOUTH AND TORBAY NORTH CORNWALL Martin with the option of climbing Starting from Exeter, cycle along the Enjoy the morning in pretty St Great Hangman, the highest sea cliff Exeter Canal or drive to Powderham Ives visiting the internationally in England. Enjoy the Valley of the Castle, the home of the Courtenay renowned Tate St Ives and the Rocks en route to the twin towns of family for more than 600 years. Take Barbara Hepworth Museum and Lynton and Lynmouth steeped in a scenic coastal drive stopping at Sculpture Garden. Then drive along Victorian history and connected by Dawlish for lunch and then spend the spectacular North Cornwall a water- powered cliff railway. Visit the afternoon in Teignmouth where coast stopping at the National Trust’s pretty Porlock Weir before travelling you could try paddle-boarding! dramatic Bedruthan Steps for a to Minehead for the night. Alternatively go on to Torbay where coastal walk. End your day in the you can explore Brixham harbour delightful fishing town of Padstow, Day 7 or visit Kent’s Cavern. Overnight in famous for its celebrity chef, Rick SOMERSET COAST Torquay. Stein. Overnight in Padstow. Take a trip on the West Somerset

Brixham Harbour Railway from Minehead to the Day 2 Day 5 ancient harbour town of Watchet. KINGSBRIDGE, DARTMOUTH AND TINTAGEL AND NORTH DEVON Marvel at the spectacular limestone SALCOMBE Explore the history, myths and rock formations at Kilve before SOUTH WEST Driving through some of the most stunning scenery of Tintagel Castle, venturing on to Burnham and its beautiful Devonshire scenery, linked with the legend of King unusual lighthouse on stilts. Enjoy visit Dartmouth Castle, a historic Arthur. Head north into Devon and the towering coastal peninsula of Active Coast fortress with stunning views along the unique village of Clovelly where Brean Down and nearby extensive the estuary. Have lunch in one of picturesque houses line the steep beaches before onwards travel via Salcombe’s restaurants specialising cobbled street winding down to a Bristol or Exeter. Known for its excellent water sports and coastal walks, in fresh fish with sea views. Then go pretty fishing harbour. Visit Braunton on to the National Trust’s Overbecks Burrows, England’s largest sand explore pretty harbour towns, glorious beaches and Gardens – a hidden paradise of dune system and then watch or join subtropical gardens and quirky surfers in action on one of North smuggler’s coves in the South West. collections and perhaps indulge in a Devon’s unspoilt beaches at Saunton Devonshire cream tea. Overnight in Sands, Croyde Bay or Woolacombe. Kingsbridge or Salcombe. Overnight in or Barnstaple. Day 3 EDEN PROJECT Day 6 Spend the day at the Eden project, EXMOOR COAST Travel Notes a world famous dramatic global Spend today exploring the Arrival and Departure: Exeter garden housed in tropical biomes wilderness coast of Exmoor National and the largest indoor rainforest in Park, where romantic moors and the world. Overnight in St Ives. wooded valleys dramatically meet

Regional Airport: Exeter, Newquay and Several trains an hour from central Bristol London to Exeter (3 hrs), Bristol (2 hrs 30) and three a day to Newquay (6 hrs)

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14 15 Day 1 stop off in Lytham for a stroll along Day 4 LIVERPOOL the headland before reaching the CUMBRIA COAST Take the famous ‘Ferry across the UK’s top seaside resort of Blackpool. Spend today exploring the Cumbrian Mersey’ or road tunnel to the Wirral. Here, visit the Blackpool Tower Coast starting with a trip on the Start your visit at Birkenhead Park, which is home to seven attractions Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. the first publicly funded park in including the world-famous Tower Then visit Muncaster Castle, known the world. Go on to West Kirby and Ballroom. At night, check out one for its Great Hall, maze and splendid the wildlife haven of Hilbre Island, of the shows at The Grand Theatre, grounds. Don’t miss the highest and accessible only at low tide. Spend Winter Gardens or Pleasure Beach. most westerly point in England, the the afternoon at Port Sunlight, Overnight in Blackpool. red sandstone cliffs at St Bees. Drive a must-see village founded by a on to Whitehaven to learn about the Victorian entrepreneur to house Day 3 coal and iron industry at the Beacon his factory workers, don’t miss the MORECAMBE BAY Museum. Or discover the town’s museum and Lady Lever Art Gallery. Visit Fleetwood, with its Victorian rum-making history at the Rum Story.

St Patrick’s Castle, Heysham St Patrick’s Take the ferry back to Liverpool or promenade and harbour, before End your day in Maryport, a bustling alternatively the scenic route via the stopping off in Heysham to walk harbour town with Roman roots Runcorn Jubilee bridge. Overnight in along the coastal path to the ancient which is also the gateway to the Liverpool. St Patrick’s Chapel. In Morecambe Solway Area of Outstanding Natural NORTH WEST don’t miss the project, a series Beauty. Day 2 of award winning sculptures on the SEFTON COAST seafront. Enjoy lunch at the Art Deco Explorers’ Coast Head north out of Liverpool to Midland Hotel, offering spectacular Crosby Beach to see ‘Another Place’, views across Morecambe Bay. Anthony Gormley’s impressive art Explore Arnside and Silverdale This contrasting coastline offers an interesting mix of installation featuring 100 cast iron Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty life size figures on the beach. Stop and the landmark Warton Crag. popular seaside resorts, industrial heritage and stunning for a walk at Formby, a glorious Visit Holker Hall, a richly furnished beach with dramatic sand dunes Victorian style home in beautiful landscapes set against the backdrop of the world-famous surrounded by sweeping pinewoods. gardens. Alternatively, head to Next drive along the ‘Golf Coast’ Ulverston for spectacular views from Lake District. to Southport, home to 3 Open the Sir John Barrow monument. Championship courses. Walk or take Overnight in Barrow-in-Furness. the tram along Southport pier, the Enjoy a walk to Piel island for dinner oldest iron pier in England. Then at the Ship Inn. Travel Notes Arrival and Departure: Liverpool

Regional Airport: Manchester and Several trains an hour from central Liverpool London to Liverpool (2 hrs 30) and Blackpool North (3 hrs)

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England’s Creative Coast is an innovative new visitor experience. Over the To find out how you can include next three years, new outdoor artworks and cultural adventures will connect England’s Creative Coast in your DURHAM AND THE NORTH EAST the outstanding galleries across the South East’s stunning coastline of itineraries, contact: Sussex, Kent and Essex, tempting new visitors to the region. Here they can Reclaimed Coast explore original new art commissions by some of the world’s leading artists, [email protected] uncover the creative spirit of each place as told by the locals that live there, Destinations Manager Partnership and take part in a digital treasure hunt, all bookable via packaged itineraries and Travel Trade, Visit Kent Learn about the industrial heritage of small mining that include food, travel and accommodation. The South East of England boasts some of the best culture in the world. towns and enjoy unique flora and fauna as you explore Through a new digital cultural trail, England’s Creative Coast tempts visitors to travel to and between the leading art galleries in the South East such this largely undiscovered coastline. as The Turner Contemporary, Jerwood Gallery and the Towner Art Gallery. Using Geocaching - GPS enabled treasure trail technology - visitors can find, unlock and log new world-class cultural experiences both physically and digitally.

Day 1 Coast. Originally an important coal art installation, the pre-Viking St HARTLEPOOL AND TEES VALLEY mining area, the coastline is now Mary the Virgin church and head Start at Redcar and Saltburn- internationally important for wildlife. to Durham’s only marina, with by-the-Sea. These resorts were Coastal Magnesium Limestone its heritage and visitor centres. popular in the Victorian era and outcrops have generated unique Seaham Harbour Activity Centre England’s Coast is blessed with an abundance home to a water-powered cliff lift flora and fauna ideal for exploring offers a range of activities including ENGLAND’S of seafood; the variety and quality of the catch and impressive pier that extends on foot. Discover more about the kayaking, stand up paddle boarding 200 metres from the shoreline. industrial heritage of this part of the and much more. Go on to the SEAFOOD is among the best in the world. The seas around Drive on through the Tees Valley coast at Horden Heritage Centre. picturesque Castle Eden Dene, a COAST England’s coastline provide perfect conditions stopping at Hartlepool. Enjoy the Overnight in Seaham or Seaton peaceful National Nature Reserve for seafood to thrive, so your clients can try some Hartlepool Maritime Experience with 550 acres of natural woodland incorporating the historic quay, Day 2 and 12 miles of footpaths and home of the freshest fish and shellfish they’ll ever eat Museum of Hartlepool and HMS DURHAM COAST to over 450 species of plants and close to where it’s landed. Trincomalee, a recreation of an 18th Spend the morning in Seaham, wild flowers, many of which are century seaport telling the story of a lively harbour town offering typical of ancient woodlands that Chefs take pride in combining a wealth of locally-sourced ingredients with the Battle of Trafalgar. After lunch spectacular cliff-top views. Visit date back to pre-medieval times. this exceptional seafood to create inspirational dishes. In recent years start exploring the Durham Heritage the World War One “Tommy” English cuisine has undergone a revolution; accomplished chefs use their skill, knowledge and passion to serve innovative and delicious cuisine. And that’s not all. There’s plenty of activity to be enjoyed – book clients a Travel Notes fishing trip to catch their own supper, a visit to one of the many fish markets, Based in Hartlepool join a cookery class to learn how to create the perfect fish dish or encourage them to explore some of the beautiful historic harbour towns.

Every region offers different specialities such as oysters in Essex, crab in Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley Trains every half hour from central Norfolk, lobster in Yorkshire and smoked kippers in Northumberland. While London to Durham (3 hrs) and every hour to Hartlepool (3 hrs 30) Devon’s English Riviera boasts more than 40 species of seafood in its waters. Discover top Seafood Coast restaurants and experiences on our itinerary builder to create the perfect seafood trail.

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