UK TRAVEL

CastleCambell (Image © britainonview)
UK's unsung wonders

No matter how clever the guidebooks get, they still seem to miss many of the most beautiful or fascinating parts of the UK. We explore 10 forgotten gems of the great British countryside.

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  • Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall (Image © Getty Images)Britain's most beautiful views

    Choosing the most beautiful views in any country is a risky business. You could ask all 59 million Brits for our vote and expect 59 million different answers. For starters, what classifies as beautiful and how can you compare? Do man-made views compete with the nation’s natural beauty?

  • Edinburgh's skyline (Image © Visit Scotland and Scottish Viewpoint)Insider’s Edinburgh

    The annual riot of arts and entertainment that is the Edinburgh Festival starts on August 3rd. But if you get jaded with all that, Edinburgh has plenty more to offer. Here are some of the city’s best – and more tranquil – year-round attractions (for more information, contact

  • English country manors (Image © The Grove) ((Image © The Grove))Best English country retreats

    We find the top 10 English country manors worth every pound, and all within two hours of London. Chewton Glen in Hampshire, Cliveden House in Berkshire, the Alexander House Hotel in West Sussex and seven more.

  • British revellers have been wreaking havoc in Greece, causing local authorities to call for action (Image © Image Source/Getty Images)Brits gone wild

    As officials in Zante hold crisis talks over the drunken, violent and lewd behaviour of UK tourists, we recap the most cringe-worthy Brits-abroad sins of recent years.

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A Punch and Judy show, still a staple in most of Britain's quintessential seaside resorts (Image © Britain on View/Southend-on-Sea Borough Council/Jack Barnes)
Rubbish resorts or rough diamonds? You decide.

Are Punch and Judy out for the count? Can kiss-me-quick cheek, candyfloss and bingo really keep our home-grown seaside resorts alive? We review the pros and cons of 12 quintessential British resorts, and let you be the judge.

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