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10 brilliantly British day out ideas

Want to get outdoors while the sun is shining? From picnic spots to day trips, here are 10 brilliant day out ideas you might not have thought of!
By Amy Lewis
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Hit the beach

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It might not be bikini weather, but that's no reason not to head to one of Britain's brilliant beaches!

Pack a delicious picnic, take a walk accross the sand, ramble over the gorgeous headland and take in those spectacular views.

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Pull on your walking boots

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We're blessed with some of the most spectacularly scenic walking routes in Britain, so with a whole weekend on your hands why not get your walking boots on and hit the trails!

Check out 5 of our favourite British walks.

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Perfect the art of picnicing

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From what you pack in your basket - we've got a LOT to say on the subject of picnic recipes - to where you spread your blanket, there's nothing quite like a successful picnic.

Check out our 6 favourite UK picnic spots.

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Go on safari

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You don't need a flight to Africa to see fascinating animals! From whales and puffins to eagles, seals, deer and badgers, there are plenty of safari options right here in the UK.

Check out the top 5 UK safari holidays.

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Track down Poldark

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We've seen plenty of luscious Cornish scenery in BBC's new Poldark series, so why not head to the coast and see it all for yourself?

READ: Visit Poldark's Cornwall

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Visit the British Isles

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Have you seen all the British Isles? If you fancy going further afield, hop on over to Jersey, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Skye or Skomer for a weekend of sight seeing! 

Check out our top 6 British Isles to visit

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See Wales by train

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Never explored Wales before? From the coast to the mountains via castles, market towns, cycling routes and walking trailes, the new Show Me Wales Rail Trails project can show you everything.

READ: More about the Show Me Wales Rail Trail

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Become a tourist

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What do tourists want to see when they visit Britain? From the Brecon Beacons to the Peak District, forget how long you've lived here and go exploring with fresh eyes.

8 places to visit in Britain this Summer

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Grab a good book

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Get yourself an enticing new read and a picnic blanket, then go find a quiet spot and combine two of our favourite things - fresh air and reading!

Find your next read in our GH Book Room

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Get in the garden

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Sunny weekends are the perfect time to get digging and planting - see our month-by-month garden guides for what to plant when, and what you should be doing in the garden now!

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