Aberdeen is packed with green spaces and surrounded by natural spaces, which often comes as a surprise to those who have heard of the reputation that Scotland's Granite City has for being dour and industrial. In Johnston Gardens you can admire indigenous bulbs, heathers and alpines all bordering ponds where cute Muscovy ducks can be seen bobbing about the water.
In the Bullers of Buchan, you'll come face to face with spectacular, untamed scenery and dazzling diverse wild flowers and birdlife. The reserve is a natural circular chasm formed by a collapsed cliff face. A journey out of the city is worth it to walk the Linn O'Dee, or, if the weather leaves a lot to be desired head for the Duthie Park Winter Gardens, one of the largest indoor gardens in Europe.
Northern Ireland's capital city has a population of just 600,000 (compared to London's 13 million), but Belfast is packed full of attractions that suit all ages and interests. The city has a fascinating industrial heritage (it's the birthplace of the ill-fated Titanic), but it's the gateway to some of Britain's most beautiful scenery too. The city centre is compact and easy to explore, but you're within easy reach of spectacular scenery too, including the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction.
If you're taking the little ones along then you'll find plenty to keep them busy in Belfast. The city parks, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon park and the Cave Hill Country Park are the perfect place for them to run around and burn off excess energy before heading to W5. This exciting and interactive museum will introduce them to a new world of science and discovery. If you think they might be a little too young for that there's always the Fun Works Play Centre, which has a four-lane slide, crawl tubes, football and basketball to keep the children busy while you relax with a coffee.
So when you're thinking about planning your next short break, cut down your travel time and your carbon emissions and catch a train to one of these brilliant British cities. There's more to see than you'd ever imagined.
In the Bullers of Buchan, you'll come face to face with spectacular, untamed scenery and dazzling diverse wild flowers and birdlife. The reserve is a natural circular chasm formed by a collapsed cliff face. A journey out of the city is worth it to walk the Linn O'Dee, or, if the weather leaves a lot to be desired head for the Duthie Park Winter Gardens, one of the largest indoor gardens in Europe.
Northern Ireland's capital city has a population of just 600,000 (compared to London's 13 million), but Belfast is packed full of attractions that suit all ages and interests. The city has a fascinating industrial heritage (it's the birthplace of the ill-fated Titanic), but it's the gateway to some of Britain's most beautiful scenery too. The city centre is compact and easy to explore, but you're within easy reach of spectacular scenery too, including the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction.
If you're taking the little ones along then you'll find plenty to keep them busy in Belfast. The city parks, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon park and the Cave Hill Country Park are the perfect place for them to run around and burn off excess energy before heading to W5. This exciting and interactive museum will introduce them to a new world of science and discovery. If you think they might be a little too young for that there's always the Fun Works Play Centre, which has a four-lane slide, crawl tubes, football and basketball to keep the children busy while you relax with a coffee.
So when you're thinking about planning your next short break, cut down your travel time and your carbon emissions and catch a train to one of these brilliant British cities. There's more to see than you'd ever imagined.
About the Author:
Emily Collins writes on behalf of Hotels4u. If you're planning a UK break why not click here to see their range of Belfast hotels.
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