The lovely medieval market town of Sherborne is easily reached from London and is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend break in the Dorset countryside. Potter about the small town, enjoy a pint in a country pub or visit a castle or two.

On the eastern edge of Exmoor, a mile’s walk from the sea, is idyllic Dunster - the perfect place to base yourself on a trip to the Exmoor coast. Spend your days on the beach, following the South West Coast Path or walking the moors.

A refreshingly old-fashioned seaside resort that is guaranteed to give you a warm, fuzzy feeling whatever the weather. Potter about in town, enjoying fish n’ chips at the end of the famous Cobb or venture out along Dorset’s fascinating Jurassic Coast.

If city life has put a dampener on things romantically-speaking, head north and soak up the wilds of the North York Moors. Think wide, open vistas, crashing waves against the rocks, windswept villages...

You might think the famous royal town of Windsor is only fit for school trips, coach parties and camera-wielding Americans. But a weekend break in the shadow of the UK’s most famous castle offers the perfect mix of great food, wonderful walks and...

For a seaside break with a difference, the gorgeous Devon town of Dartmouth has pretty much everything you could hope for in a waterside weekend away. Jaw-dropping views out to sea, lots of boats bobbing about, plenty of great places to eat locally-caught...

As a weekend destination, the New Forest just makes sense. Less than two hours from London, it’s a real haven, with miles and miles of walking trails, some beautiful little villages and a pretty coastline.

If exhausting city breaks aren’t your bag, then how about a mini-city-break? The cathedral town of Arundel is just 60 miles from London, and yet seems a world away, with its fairytale castle, gothic cathedral and steep Georgian main street.

Oxford isn't all about amazing architecture, above-average intelligence and lonely, Wagner-loving detectives. Discover the hidden corners of this amazing city on a dreamy weekend break.

Rolling hills, church spires, miles of drystone walls, great pubs, stunning market towns, sleepy villages and more Range Rovers than you can shake a muddy stick at - if you’re looking for ‘extreme Englishness’, the Cotswolds is a very good place to start.

The North Norfolk Coastline is so picturesque and unspoilt that even the Royal Family built a holiday home here. Miles and miles of white, sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and gorgeous villages make for a weekend destination to write home about.

Exciting, vibrant and buzzy, Manchester offers a brilliant city break that can more than compete with any fancy European destination.

Forget the Beatles (ok, maybe not forget them, just put them to one side for a sec...), Liverpool has so much going for it that it would be a perfect weekend break even without the fab four providing the soundtrack.

The Romans, The Vikings, William the Conqueror, Oliver Cromwell, they’ve all tried to get their hands on the city of York at one time or another. But the north of England’s most beautiful city has survived and is still as desirable a destination...

The Georgian city of Bath is, quite simply, the perfect weekenders getaway. Small enough to walk everywhere, big enough to offer at least a weekends diversions and beautiful enough to charm anyone who visits.