Visit, Learn, Participate: Activities to do when travelling on holiday!

The United Kingdom has so much to offer people who go on a travelling holiday, with the country being home to some rather breathtaking scenery, a wide variety of different events and festivals, as well as some of the most iconic landmarks that are known throughout the world.

However, with so much that is possible to do, it can be difficult to try and work out what to actually do whilst travelling up and down the country. Therefore, the best and perhaps the most popular things to do have been identified and explained below that can make your holiday as enjoyable as it possibly can, whilst also making it potentially different compared to any other that has been experienced.

Visit historical landmarks

Perhaps one of the most obvious things to do when going on a holiday, regardless of whether it is travelling or not, is to visit the historical landmarks that a certain village, town, city or even region has to offer.

Indeed, the UK is rich in regards to the amount of history that it has to offer, with a number of huge landmarks dotted all around the country. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have something to offer in terms of historical importance which can provide individuals with something to do when they are in the area.

Visit a city or town and learn culture

As highlighted above, each region of the UK has something different to offer from each other, which means there are plenty of different activities that can be enjoyed wherever you end up on your travels.

The south of England is completely different to the north, whilst the Midlands is also extremely different to both as well, with each region having its own sub-cultures that are unlikely to be found in any other part of the country. There are a number of local festivities that take place over various holiday events that can be participated in, with some areas having special celebrations that do not take place anywhere else in the UK.

Travelling the country will also provide individuals on holiday to visit regions and areas that they may not initially look to explore or typically get the time to do so because of their hectic, busy lifestyles. One activity would be to visit these places and to learn all about the culture that the location provides, as it could provide you with a wealth of knowledge and perhaps even an appreciation about how others live and what social traditions they have.

Attend a sporting event

One of the best things that people who travel around the UK could look to do is to attend a sporting event within the region. Great Britain has a real affinity when it comes down to competitive sport, with a number of sports venues such as stadiums located all around the country.

Depending on where you visit, it is very likely that you will be rather close to either a football stadium, a rugby stadium or even a cricket pitch that will host events depending on the time of year. A football stadium would have to be considered a must if travelling over the festive period, as this activity can be combined with one of the other favourite pastimes in British culture, as individuals could look to further enhance the sporting event and combine it with the love of online betting that the nation has.

Participate in a sport

If playing a sport is more your kind of thing, then there are plenty of options available to those who decide to travel the UK as part of their holiday plans that could be participated in. For instance, the UK is known for boasting a number of top golf courses that can be enjoyed, whilst it is also home to a number of adventure parks that will allow adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts to take part in a number of sporting activities that they may not typically get a chance to be involved in.

Outdoor options are plentiful, such as watersports and zip wires etc, whilst a range of indoor activities such as axe throwing could all be great activities to enjoy as part of a travelling holiday.

Walks and hikes

With a plethora of natural beauty available around the UK in regards to its National Parks and coastal areas, there are plenty of hiking activities that can be completed by those who are enjoying a staycation and travelling around the UK. There are also vast areas of green spaces and countryside that are just waiting to be explored, thus making this one of the easiest activities to do, although perhaps the most challenging physically.

Riley Foster

Riley Foster, a graduate of Outdoor Education from Northern Arizona University, has been a trailblazer in outdoor recreation for over 18 years. His expertise includes guiding high-altitude treks and designing outdoor education programs. His experience includes managing national park services contributing to conservation research adding value to various outdoor activities. A key member of our team since 2021, Riley is also an accomplished landscape photographer and a certified wilderness first responder.

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