Top 10 Things to Do in Scotland
If you've not considered a holiday to Scotland before, now's your chance. With staycations gaining popularity - and people realising just how good they can be recently, it's time to get stuck in to the ...
Best Family Activities in Scotland
There's plenty of things to do in Scotland with the family, and whether you're just heading up for a short break or a longer holiday you'll want to make sure you're seeing the best the country has to ...
Top 10 Things to Do in the New Forest
With its beautiful heathlands and ancient woods, there are loads of gorgeous things for nature-lovers to see when they holiday in the New Forest. And from museums and river cruises to pretty seaside towns, you’...
The 5 Best Walks in Wales
Wales is truly a place of natural wonder, with wild and mountainous scenery, stunning shorelines and incredible local legends surrounding it all. When it comes to exploring, we can't think of a better way than ...
Best Hikes in the UK for a Great British Staycation
Our beautiful British countryside has some of the most rewarding views, breathtaking wildlife and interesting history around. And now that UK staycations are becoming more and more popular, we thought we’d give...
Best Walks in the Lake District
Walkers are in their element when they go on holiday to the Lake District, thanks to its sublime rolling countryside and stunning lakeside scenery. The number of different Lake District walks you can find would...
10 Things to do in the Lake District
Holidays in the Lake District can lead you to all sorts of unexpected delights. But with so many attractions filling this 912 square-mile region, it can be difficult knowing where to start exploring. To give yo...
Top 10 Things to Do in Dorset
You’ll find endless things to do on holiday in Dorset, a county where ancient natural wonders meet glorious beaches and lavish National Trust properties unveil glorious woodland. Family activities in Dorset ran...
Best Things to Do in Kent With Kids and Without
From wine tasting in Kent’s idyllic vineyards and punting in Canterbury to taking the little ones on a classic steam train, you’ll find a huge variety of activities in Kent. To get you started, check out our li...
Best Group Activities in Cornwall
Cornwall’s range of adventures in the great outdoors takes some beating. The coast is Cornwall’s biggest draw, with hundreds of sandy and unspoilt beaches sporting Blue Flag status, and seaside towns famous for...
Top Things To Do in the Midlands
With surprisingly beautiful countryside to explore and historic, beautiful cities where you'll find museums, art galleries and a wealth of other activities, the Midlands is surprisingly diverse when it comes to...
The Best Places for a UK Horse Riding Holiday
All over the UK, there is vast countryside bursting with vivid and unexplored natural beauty. The picturesque outdoors is calling out to be explored and if you feel like you’re ready to answer, we’ve got a sugg...
Best Things To Do in Ireland for Grown Ups
Ireland presents groups of friends who love to travel together with an abundance of things to do, from the exciting and adventurous to the totally relaxing. And with a landscape as sumptuous and dramatic as Ire...
5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Ireland
With the sun finally shining down upon our northern islands, spending the summer a little closer to home suddenly becomes a far more attractive option. Although there's always a certain migratory instinct to he...
Top 5 Brewery and Cider Tours in the UK
After a hard day's exploring (or an easy day's relaxing) what better way to unwind when on holiday than with an afternoon brewery tour? You can soak up the historic surroundings, learn about one of the UK's old...
Where to experience British cultural activities – for free!
Although the UK is expensive compared to some countries around the world, it is still entirely possible to travel around Britain whilst keeping costs down. In fact, when it comes to cultural activities with...
The Great British Pub
An integral part of staying in a Oliver's Travels luxury holiday home is a visit to the local pub. British pubs are more than just a place for drinking – they act as a real hub for the surrounding community.
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Cotswolds vs Lake District: areas of outstanding natural beauty
England may perhaps be known best for its iconic London skyline and taste for tea, but it’s also undoubtedly world-renowned for its beautiful countryside. The central Cotswolds and northern Lake District compete for the title of most ...