Red stags rutting, carnivals bursting to life, beaches quieting to a hush and trees bursting into flame – they’re just some of the treats that await you as you steal away for an autumn weekend getaway in the UK.
According to those who know it best, the people who live and work there, autumn is by far one of the best times to visit the Rioja wine region of Spain. And here’s how to squeeze a whole heap of joy out of two wine-soaked days there.
For those of you who follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll know I’m cock-a-hoop about SUPing and love my paddle boarding weekend adventures; I’m no pro, and still have so many SUP skills to learn and weekends I want to go on. Which is why I’ve complied this list of unmissable paddle boarding breaks.
The August bank holiday is here, ladies and gentlespoons – and with it comes a whole host of things to do this weekend for you to enjoy. I’ve selected some of my favourite August Bank Holiday highlights, in case you need some inspo!
Sure, the UK has some pretty questionable weather (around 133 days of rain or snow a year, apparently), but it also offers up multiple bank holidays throughout those 12 months. These three-day long weekend beach breaks are perfect for coastal chilling and catching up on life.
Although Isambard Kingdom Brunel wasn’t born in Bristol, the city is home to 7 of his most ingenious creations. So for fans of this great engineer, a weekend visit to Bristol is a must – and I have just the guide for you.
Need you budget to stretch further on a short hop to Europe? Here’s a selection of the very best value cities to visit on a weekend that are great value for money.
Barcelona may be the City of Gaudi, but for your next weekend there I dare you to enjoy a different side to the city: filling your copa with the best bubbles Barcelona has on offer.
