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Short break itineraries

Team GB’s Games success has sparked an unprecedented national desire for exercise and outdoor breaks. Strike the perfect balance between relaxation and activity with our own sport-inspired itineraries.

Paddle past Windsor Castle on a kayak trip down the Thames, cheer on the Red Devils in football-mad Manchester or fly the spinnaker on a sailing break in Weymouth.

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Kayaking; VB Images;

A water sports break in the Lee Valley

First-class sporting facilities in Hertfordshire for all the family.

Weymouth; Source: Visit Weymouth;

A sailing break in Weymouth

Dorset’s charming Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour offer world-class sailing and bucket-loads of quaint seaside family fun.

Greenwich Royal Observatory; VisitBritain images;

A weekend break in Greenwich

Maritime attractions and equestrian fun.

Outdoor breaks

Cycling at Hampton Court Palace; Copyright 2012 photolibrary.com;

A romantic cycling break in Hampton Court

Make the most of this superb setting with its immaculate grounds and riverside hues.

Eton Rowing, Windsor; Copyright: Photolibrary;

Kayaking and rowing in Windsor and Eton Dorney

Recapture the spirit of the Games on this picturesque stretch of the River Thames.

Father and son visit Old Trafford; Source: VB Images;

A Manchester football break

Explore this northern mecca of our national sport.

Tour Games venues

Fred Perry statue, Wimbledon; VisitBritain Images;

A tennis break in Wimbledon

Experience a slice of tennis history on a break in Wimbledon

Hadleigh Castle; ©Oliver N5;

A family cycling break in Essex

Pedal past castles and taste the freshest seafood in the country

Brands Hatch, Kent; VisitBritain Images;

A luxury motor-themed road trip in Kent

Live lavish and discover England's motoring history on a luxury road trip

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