| Our busy working lives sometime preclude a long | | | | For those who live a fair distance from the |
| holiday, and so many of us who have less time | | | | capital, London is pretty much the only large world |
| find that UK weekend breaks are one kind of | | | | class city in the United Kingdom. And its reputation |
| getaway that we can fit in. In this article we'll look | | | | is founded on good reason. Among weekend |
| at some of the most popular destinations for UK | | | | breaks in the UK, London remains a big favourite |
| weekend breaks. From the North to the South, | | | | for many people. Whether you are looking for |
| there are some impressive options available. | | | | somewhere to visit with young children; or you |
| Whether you consider these or not depends on | | | | want a vibrant place to visit as a couple; London |
| how far you are willing to travel, as in most | | | | arguably caters for a broad range of |
| instances people wish to keep the travelling down | | | | demographics. It is known for its various historical |
| to a minimum - as it takes up valuable time that | | | | attractions - for example the Tower of London, |
| could be spent holidaying. | | | | Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Westminster |
| The Isle of Skye | | | | and many others. In terms of good restaurants it |
| This location is fairly problematic to get to, but for | | | | also has plenty to choose from - to match a |
| those who live in the west of Scotland or the | | | | range of pockets. |
| North of England, it could certainly be an option. It | | | | Dartmoor |
| is worth making the effort as it is arguably one of | | | | Dartmoor, which is located in the heart of |
| the most attractive areas in the country - few | | | | Devonshire, is another favourite when it comes to |
| other areas boast so many mountains, so much | | | | weekend breaks. Exeter is around 2.5 hours from |
| open space and so much wildlife. Here, the wildlife | | | | London by train, from where you can get buses |
| rules the environment, as opposed to man - who | | | | or taxis out to Dartmoor. Here you'll find what is |
| seem to have to struggle more. That said there | | | | known as one of England's last great wildernesses |
| are plenty of good quality guest houses and | | | | - where ponies run wild and pasties and ice cream |
| hotels which provide comfortable rooms and | | | | are freely available. These are just three of the |
| tasty Scottish food. | | | | diverse locations you might consider as places to |
| London | | | | enjoy UK weekend breaks. |