Christmas Holiday Destinations in UK
Christmas in UK is celebrated on December 25th. Christmas celebrations in UK started way back in 596 AD. It is a time for a lot of activity in this part of the globe. People in the various cities, towns, and villages in UK gear up for Christmas celebrations right from the time the Christmas markets start opening from mid November. Planning holiday trips to distant places or within UK would be planned in advance. Most of the households set off to the popular Christmas holiday destinations in UK.
Given below are few popular holiday destinations where Britons and other tourists traveling to UK during the festive season flock to add color to their holiday celebrations.
Hit the beaches in North England
There are many families that set off to the beaches in North England. The popular beaches here are as follows –
Blackpool
Blackpool has a railway station and you can board a train to reach this beach. There are a theme park there are roller coasters and other rides that you can enjoy. Two types of tickets are available. You can either buy a ticket for the entire day or pay per ride. More than 7 million visitors come to this beach every year.
Beadnell Bay
Take a stroll on the Beadnell Bay beach. Since it is Christmas time, you will find many make-shift shacks that serve food and beverage. The beaches usually look colorful as the shacks and other structures nearby are decorated colorfully.
Scarborough is another lovely beach in North England. You will enjoy not just the aquamarine water breaking against the shore but there are other recreational options that you can enjoy with your family. For instance, there are spa centers, boating lakes, Peasholm Park, The Sea Life Center, and the Scarborough Castle.
Other beaches in UK
Whether it is Southeast or Southwest England, there are other beaches where you can sunbathe and laze around with your near ones on the beach during Christmas.
Wella-next-the-sea
West Wittering
Bournemouth
Cornwall
Devon
Other Christmas holiday destinations in UK
Beaches are undoubtedly a favorite destination during the festive season but there are various other holiday getaways for the ones who prefer staying away from the warm waters of the oceans. Let us find out few such places in UK, where you can spend quality time with your family and friends.
The Edinburg Castle is a good place to visit during Christmas. There is a picnic spot at Scott Monument where you can spend the whole day.
1.Experience Big Bang phenomenon at Dynamic Earth, a popular Science Center
2.Edinburgh Zoo is a good place to be especially with kids during festive season.
3.Travel to the largest wetland in Britain – The Norfolk Islands
4.If you are interested in Kayaking, you can visit St Austell town. However, make sure this activity is open during winters.
5.Another Science Center other than Dynamic Earth that you can visit is Inspire Discovery Centre.
6.Puppet Theater and Wroxham Barns are other short getaways you can plan during Christmas
7.If you want to spend an entire day beside the lake, your options are – Aquarium of Lakes and Hill Top Farm
8.Enjoy a ride on Eskdale and Ravenglass Railways.
9.If you love nature and animals, you can spend sometime at Brecon Beacons National Park.
10.History and architectural lovers will like to make it to the Caerphilly Castle. It is the biggest castle in Wales
11.In Brighton, you can tour Harbour Park and Wetlands Centre
12.Cadbury World, ThinkTank, and National Sea Life Centre are other places that you can plan a trip to.
13.Essex Sunshine Coast, Colchester Zoo, and Colchester Castle are other getaways during Christmas holidays.
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