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Not visiting the Norfolk Broads during a holiday in Norfolk would be like travelling to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower, or going to Rome without touring the Coliseum.  The iconic Norfolk Broads are located in the south of the county and are part of the wider network of rivers and lakes known as the Broads which also cross over into neighbouring Suffolk.

Northumberland and Durham are the last two English counties before you reach Scotland. Despite the northerly location, they are both surprisingly easy to get to, whether you choose to travel by road, rail or air.

Crossing the Tamar and going into Cornwall is almost like going to another country – and another time. The landscape is both romantic and rugged, and has been an inspiration for poets, writers and painters for generations.

Dorset’s coastline and rich countryside has been a location for many films, including The French Lieutenant’s Woman and Far from the Madding Crowd. The area has plenty to see, from beautiful Blue Flag beaches to sites of historic interest.