With our Top 100 Sites Guide 2023 accompanying this issue of the magazine, what better to go with it than a round-up of activities and destinations across the UK?
Find a campsite you like in the guide, then check out the following pages for amazing places to explore and great things to see…
Northern Ireland
This unsung hero of a touring destination has become increasingly popular in recent years, not least because of its prominence as a filming location – think Titanic, Derry Girls and Game of Thrones.
Northern Ireland's natural beauty is quite simply breathtaking, and its great towns and cities have plenty of attractions to entertain visitors of all ages.
In the country The Mourne Mountains are a famed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in County Down, offering excellent cycling and hiking. Head for the Silent Valley to see the deep blue reservoir, or follow the 31km route along the Mourne Wall.
LOCAL LINGO
“You're a melter” is a common Northern Ireland expression, which means “You're annoying”!
In the city The buzzing city of Belfast is packed with sights, events and activities. For an overall taster, take a two-hour ebike tour with Eazy Riderz (£200 for four).
You can't visit Belfast without seeing The Titanic Experience, a huge visitor attraction that tells the fascinating story of the ill-fated ship (adult tickets £24.95).
> visitbelfast.com/event/belfast-eco-e-tour
By the water The Causeway Coast will undoubtedly top many people's list of places to see in Northern Ireland. The main attraction is, of course, the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway itself, but there are also craft trails, foodie events and fantastic walks. For a different view, take a three-hour cruise on the River Bann with White River Charters.
> visitcausewaycoastandglens.com
DON'T MISS…
2-3 June 2023
Enjoy electronic music at the AVA (Audio Visual Arts) Festival 2023, taking place at the Titanic Slipways.
Scotland
Scotland has always drawn huge numbers of visitors, but interest in the country exploded during lockdown, when many of us rediscovered its
