Most people want to get out and see a few interesting attractions while on holiday. In Britain we are blessed with a wonderful array of fascinating places from natural wonders and historic buildings to vibrant cities and works of art.

If you are looking for a cultural holiday then the east coast of England offers a whole host of attractions and events to plan into your time away.

A place of ancient legends and mystery, rugged coastline and quirky buildings, Cornwall has more than its fair share of curious heritage attractions.

There are many excellent Cornish holiday cottages to stay in: airy apartments with stunning sea views, sympathetic barn conversions that are now fully refurbished and brought completely up to date.

On the North Devon coast lies Ilfracombe. A town that at times has been a fishing community, trade port, safe port, and pioneering holiday resort.

Norwich enjoys a combination of rich history, vibrant present and prosperous future, blended together with three ever-present characteristics; culture, art and heritage.   

The great thing about a classic English holiday is that you can combine visits to some outstanding heritage sites with family fun, outdoor activities and relaxation.

When the glaciers of the last ice age retreated from these shores 13,000 years ago, they left behind the dramatic fells and valleys of Cumbria. The earliest inhabitants of this land arrived in the Mesolithic era, roughly 3,000-5,000 years later.

In a corner of west Suffolk lies a cluster of villages and towns known collectively as Suffolk’s Wool Towns.

No trip to Wales would be complete without visiting at least one of its many famed castles.