Many of us are desperate for a holiday or even just a short break away as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it’s what we work for afterall.
And there’s something for everyone out there with plenty of scenic, historic, calming or more eventful places to spend a memorable weekend.
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5. West Midlands Safari Park : West Midlands Safari Park
It's going to cost you a few quid but if you're an animal lover then this place is the perfect place to stay that will create lasting memories. West Midlands Safari Park holds over 165 species of exotic animals and features other attractions such as a small theme park. Best of all it has safari lodges allowing you to be in the heart of the animals. Photo: r
6. York
If you like a more cultured or active weekend then you can't go wrong in York. There's an excellent range of musuems, which is to be expected of course for a city so steeped in history. But there's much more to the place with some lovely parks and riverside walks, as well as excellent restaurants and lively shopping scene. Whatever you like you certainly won't get bored. Photo: Getty Images
7. Cleethorpes
The town is blessed with a stunning beach and a beautiful park complete with a lake, play-areas, a mini steam train and some great walks that can take you for miles to secluded beach areas and sand dunes. You might just be pleasantly surprised. Photo: Getty Images
8. North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a preserved historic railway stretching for 18 miles through the heart of the North York Moors National Park, from Pickering via Levisham, Newton Dale and Goathland to Grosmont, with a further 6 mile extension over Network Rail’s Esk Valley line to Whitby. Stunning views, delightful gueshouses and cottages and a dream for any railway lover are guaranteed. Photo: AFP via Getty Images