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Itching for your next adrenaline fix? Take a swing at @hanglooseadventure in Cornwall 🙌. Home to England’s longest zipline, it is set 100 metres above the ground and cruises 660 meters at a cool 60mph 💨making is a must for any thrill seeker. If the zip wire isn’t for you, why not give the giant swings, the giant airbags or the aerial trekking a go. Overlooking the gorgeous greenery of the Eden Project 🍃, this Cornish challenge is bound to get...

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Ready to roll up your sleeves and try something new? Why not give punting a go! 🛶 A popular pastime for locals in Oxford, Cambridge and Canterbury, punting is a beautifully unique way of getting around and exploring some of England’s prettiest towns 😍. A great way to escape the crowd, punting was introduced at the start of the 20th century. Awarded its name from the flat-bottomed boat used, a punt is specifically designed to navigated small...

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How beautiful is this snap of Castle Combe 😍? A quintessentially English village, it is often referred to as one of the prettiest villages in England, a title we think it deserves. The Wiltshire village’s beauty has even captured the eye of many Hollywood filmmakers 🎥, including Stephen Spielberg who used the village as a backdrop for his adaptation of War Horse. With must see spots including St Andrew’s Church, which dates back to the 13th...

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Switch off 😌. With their chalky cliffs and crystal oceans,🌊 Old Harry Rocks in Dorset are the perfect spot for disconnecting and unplugging from everyday life. Found around 3 miles south of Poole and Bournemouth, Old Harry Rocks dates back 65 million years and offer unrivalled breath-taking views of the Jurassic coast. It is debated who the rocks are named after including Harry Paye, the infamous Poole pirate ☠️ or Earl Harold, a victim of a...

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Dance on the ceiling 💃🏻🕺🏻 at Brighton’s brightly coloured upside house! 🌈 Nestled between the i360 and the Bandstand, this robin egg blue 💙 house is the fourth brainchild of Tom Dirse, who has also created other upside down houses which can be found in Bournemouth, Lakeside and Adventure Wonderland in Dorset. The topsy-turvy home is fun for all ages, encouraging visitors to take photos 📸 of themselves seemingly walking upside down, admire the...

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Did you know that Ashton Memorial is sometimes referred to as “the Taj Mahal of the North?” 🤔 Built between 1907 and 1909, the memorial was commissioned by Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife Jessy 💍 and at an epic 150 feet tall, it dominates the Lancaster skyline. A Grade I listed building, the first floor outdoor viewing gallery provides an epic view of the surrounding countryside 🌳, including Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland fells and...

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Calling all lavender lovers! 💜 Hitchin Lavender is the spot for you. Just outside of London, the field is home to over 25 miles of lavender rows for you to enjoy. 😍 With entry only costing £6, visitors can cut their own stems of lavender and take them home as a sensory souvenir. There is also a lovely lavender café, where you can sample lavender products including lavender lemonade 🍋 and lavender earl grey cake 🍰 Immerse yourself in this...

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How cute is this little cottage in Cadgwith? 😍 A quaint village and fishing port found in Cornwall, Cadgwith has all the elements of a traditional English fishing village. Decorated by a small fleet of colourful fishing boats 🐟⛵️ and thatched cottages, the village is also home to a number of tasty restaurants and a vibrant live music venue. 🎼 Wander down the winding streets, admire the epic coastline and tuck into some local food. 🍴 📸 : ...