5 hidden gems to visit in 2019.
There are so many picturesque places to visit in the UK that are worth adding to your 2019 bucket list. Why go abroad when there are so many fantastic hidden gems worth discovering right on your doorstep? Let The B & B Directory inspire you to explore more in the New Year.
Britain boasts many ancient monuments, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famous buildings and landmarks and numerous historical sites dotted across the country.
Take a look at these fantastic hidden gems worth visiting below:
1. Llŷn Peninsula. Tucked away beyond Snowdonia’s craggiest peaks, with the Irish Sea on one side and Cardigan Bay on the other, the Llŷn has a distinctive, unspoilt character that’s all its own. Llŷn’s mix of culture and heritage, traditional farmsteads and little ports, beaches, bays and sea-cliffs are unlike anything else you’ll find in Wales or elsewhere, for that matter.
2. Barnard Castle. Set on a high rock above the River Tees, Barnard Castle takes its name from its 12th century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III. With fantastic views over the Tees Gorge, this fortress sits on the fringe of an attractive working market town also known as ‘Barney’ so there is plenty to do for families on a day out.
3. Lansallos. Stretch your legs in a living Cornish landscape. With activities ranging from camping and kite flying to walking and watersports, there are numerous ways you can explore the coast and countryside. As part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, there is an abundance of wildlife waiting to be discovered, from the wildflowers on the coastal slopes to the many birds on the cliffs and farmland.
4. Clevedon Pier. The country’s only Grade I listed pier still intact, it had to be built especially tall and thin (due to reasons ranging from iron supply issues to a very high local tide), creating what’s known as “the most graceful seaside structure in Britain.”
5. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean, Carrick-a-Rede Island (home to a single building - a fisherman's cottage) is the final destination. Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fisherman 350 years ago.
Discover these hidden gems and so much more in 2019! Do you need accommodation? Take a look at our website The B & B Directory for accommodation inspiration. Our website is an online directory of guest accommodation located within the UK and Ireland. All bookings and enquiries are made direct with the owners.
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