TOP 7 UK WEEKEND GETAWAYS IN THE UK

JAN 23, 2026 BY ROSIE

Discover 6 perfect UK weekend getaways: charming towns, stunning coasts, and countryside escapes.

The Cotswolds

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Cornwall

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Lake District

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Bath

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Edinburgh

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Whitby

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York

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