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- ‘Secret’ Places to Visit in England
- Isles of Scilly, Cornwall
- Tyneham, Dorset
- Skipton, North Yorkshire
- Southsea, Hampshire
- Coventry, Warwickshire
- Ventnor, Isle of Wight
- Richmond Park, London
- Embleton Bay, Northumberland
- St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall
It can be quite hard to say what’s ‘undiscovered England’ and what isn’t. It’s different for everyone depending on where you grew up, and where you’ve been. We’ve pooled together our collective England day trips knowledge to come up with some of those off the beaten track places in England where we don’t know many people who’ve managed to get there...
Lying off the Cornish coast, this small archipelago is about as close to leaving England as you can get, without actually leaving England. Despite the islands living off tourism they haven’t beenthat popular among Brits in the past, so far. Do you know anyone who’s been to the Isles of Scilly? Nor us. Each of the Scilly Islands has its own unique c...
Tyneham is a quirky destination, well off the beaten track in England thanks to its resident population ofzero. The valley where the village is found has a long history, it was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and there’s evidence that it was inhabited as far back as the Iron Age. But this period of continued settlement ended in 1943, when th...
I mean, I hate to use the phrase, but Skipton is definitely one of the best hidden gems in England! Located in the north of Yorkshire Skipton is market town once listed in the 2018 Sunday Timesreport on ‘Best Places to Live in Northern England’. When you visit go to the 800-year-old Medieval Skipton Castle for a look round, and history lovers will ...
I now live in Southsea – undiscovered England at its finest. We have a fab beach, great restaurants and coffee shops, bike lanes, a huge common and great museums, but for some reason we just don’t have the accolades or notoriety of other beach destinations. I don’t know why. You can read a bit more about Southsea in my one day itinerary for Portsmo...
Coventry is the UK City of Culture and yet, you don’t really see it listed on ‘must see England’ lists. So, as part of our hidden England contribution, we want to give it some love. Visit Coventry in Warwickshireand you can go to the impressive cathedral, hire a car to get around from Revival Cars or go to the Coventry Transport Museum. Cathedrals ...
If you’ve never been to the Isle of Wight, you’re seriouslymissing out. I love it over there, and Ventnor is one of the cutest hidden gems in England. Well known for the Ventnor Fringe Festival, the town really spices up. No need to wait till then though, enjoy some off the beaten path England by driving over and navigating those tight turns and co...
The heart of London probably isn’t top of your list for an English wildlife adventure, or as a ‘hidden destination in England’. But in the colossal Richmond Park, that is exactly what’s on offer. And to the uninitiated to London, it can seem a long way from the craziness of Oxford Street. The largest of the Royal Parks, the centre of Richmond is pr...
Cornwall and Devon may be the first counties you think of when you want a beach break, but the northern county of Northumberland makes for a great sandy day out. Although the weather can’t be guaranteed, it doesn’t get more picturesque than Embleton Bay. The long, clean beach is normally quiet, so although you won’t want to sunbathe unless the weat...
Off the coast of the Cornish town of Marazion lies St Michael’s Mount, a small tidal island, linked to the mainland by a man-made causeway. At low tide, it’s possible to walk across to the island, where a medieval church dominates the landscape and a small community still lives. Managed by the National Trust, the island is a fascinating place to ex...
- Canal Museum. The London Canal Museum is located inside an old ice-house that was used to store ice imported from Norway in the 19 century. The Museum here tells the history of the London canals and the people and goods that used to travel along these now little-used waterways.
- Canal Boat Ride. From the Canal Museum, consider taking a canal boat ride! The canals of North London are walked and enjoyed by Londoners as it crosses through areas such as Camden.
- Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising. This is a truly off-beat museum. Tucked down a tiny mews street that you’d never find on your own, this museum is focused on the history of branding, advertising, and packaging.
- Lunch at the Churchill Arms. This is a recommendation we have made on a number of occasions on our website! The Churchill Arms is a true London treasure.
Dec 12, 2023 · Our new ‘Get Lost with Jeep Compass’ map lists 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ outdoor locations – spots which showcase the best of Britain’s stunning landscapes, yet those that are lesser-known to the wider public.
- Jack the Ripper Museum. Spread over six floors of a Victorian house in Whitechapel, the Jack the Ripper Museum tells the story of the infamous killer through books, films and artefacts.
- Little Venice. Just as its name suggests, Little Venice is London's answer to the famous Italian city. Home to various waterside cafes, pubs and restaurants, the area comes alive in the summer months as Londoners jump on canal boats or walk along the riverside to nearby Camden or Regent's Park.
- The Thames Path. The Thames is home to many of London's treasures, not many of them hidden, but the 40-mile-long Thames Path has many quieter spots to be discovered.
- Pie and mash shops. It doesn’t get much more traditional London than a plate of pie, mash and the classic green liquor; maybe with a side of the cockney favourite, jellied eels.
Aug 15, 2023 · Discover London off the beaten path with this guide to my favourite London hidden gems. Alternative destinations all over the city, most are free.
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If you are a more experienced visitor, the London ‘Off the Beaten Track’ Tour offers the chance to explore some of London’s less well known areas (at least for tourists). A common itinerary for this popular tour would include: Vibrant East London – quirky street art, independent shops, bustling street markets.
