Wales – Land of dragons and daffodils, leeks and love spoons, rugby, cheese on toast, mining, male voice choirs, and epiglottis-twisting town names.

A national park that stretches across Hampshire and Sussex, the South Downs is a glorious green escape for lovers of the outdoors.

Brighton has always been associated with excitement and escape, and today the destination on the Sussex coast offers visitors more things to see and do than ever.

Full of history, very picturesque and with great places to eat, drink and shop, Sussex has many fabulous towns and village to visit. Here are details of some of the must-see destinations in the county:

Visitors will find an array of cultural treasures associated with Suffolk. From history and archaeology to music and art - some of the country’s most famous cultural icons hail from this beautiful county.

Southwold in Suffolk offers visitors a seaside holiday like they used to be – there are no kiss-me-quick hats, candyfloss or dodgem cars here.

With 50 miles of shoreline and a vibrant farming community inland, the Suffolk coast is well known for the quality of its natural produce. Some of the county’s best restaurants, eateries and farm shops are found in this beautiful part of Suffolk.

Cornwall is an ancient county at the southernmost tip of England.

UK seaside breaks have been linked with health and wellbeing for over two centuries. King George IV used to head to the coast for its invigorating qualities, and his lead was followed by the higher echelons of the Georgian elite, who in turn inspired the masses. The seaside holiday was born, and the link between the coast and health has been there ever since.

Continuing the ‘Christmas baking ideas’ thread on our blog, this weeks offering is a classic Yule Log.