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Activity Holidays in England

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England boasts 10 national parks, 34 areas of outstanding natural beauty, and thousands of miles of stunning, often completely unspoiled coastline. All this makes for the perfect adventure playground for an active holiday – the perfect scenery to get out into nature, off the beaten track, and doing something completely different.

Whether it’s a surfing holiday on the beautiful beaches of Cornwall, a cycling tour through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds, or a paddleboarding experience in the misty coves of Devon, with Not In The Guidebooks, you can be sure that you’ll meet a local host passionate about showing off the very best of their home.

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  • Coot Club Houseboat Retreat

    Min 3 nights England

    Just off the main river in the yard’s mooring basin is Coot Club, which sleeps 4 people with the comfort of the gentle..

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    £360 per group
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  • Discover Dorset by Mountain-Bike

    2 Nights / 3 Days England

    Enjoy exhilarating downhills rides, fabulous vistas, iconic villages and fantastic views. You will love staying in the l..

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    £475 pp
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  • Hiking and Yoga Weekend Retreat

    3 Nights / 4 days England

    Experience the stunning colours of autumn or the summer sunshine during a hiking yoga retreat in the awe-inspiring Lake ..

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    £645 pp
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  • Lake District Glamping Retreat – Tarn Hut

    Minimum 3 Nights England

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the beautiful wilderness of the UK with these intimate shepherd's huts. Set ..

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    £310 per hut
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  • Lake District Glamping Retreat – Nab Hut

    Minimum 3 Nights England

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the beautiful wilderness of the UK with these intimate shepherd's huts. Set ..

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    £310 per hut
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  • Lake District Glamping Retreat – Blea Hut

    Minimum 3 Nights England

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the beautiful wilderness of the UK with these intimate shepherd's huts. Set ..

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    Best Places to Visit

    London

    The icon and epicentre of culture, history and the arts. Uncover its main sights and hidden secrets.

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    London

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    Devon and Cornwall

    Rugged coastlines & beaches, with harbour villages in the south and surfer’s paradise in the north

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    Devon and Cornwall

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    Cambridge

    A city where you can't help but feel the weight of history & a sense of academia at every corner.

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    Cambridge

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    The Cotswolds

    Rolling hills, idyllic villages, cosy country pubs, the Cotswolds is everything you'd expect from qu

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    The Cotswolds

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    Yorkshire

    'God's own country' is a region of brooding moors and ruined abbeys, characterful cities and atmosph

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    Yorkshire

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    Lake District

    England's most poetically beautiful corner, the Lake District is a patchwork of incredible rivers, l

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    Lake District

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    Somerset

    Somerset is the ideal destination for getting a bit of quintessential, old-world England.

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    Somerset

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    Our Destinations In England

    Active Holidays in Stunning Locations Across England

    Where can I go for an active holiday in England?

    England is spoiled for choice when it comes to beautiful locations in which to explore by foot, by bike, or by kayak. Whether it’s the rugged, mountainous Lake District or the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, the dramatic sea cliffs of Cornwall or picturesque woodlands around Shropshire, England is one big natural adventure playground.

    Cornwall is known for its excellent beaches for a surfing holiday, whilst virtually any of England’s areas of outstanding natural beauty make for walking holidays that can suit all levels of fitness.

    We’re here to help you find the holiday that best suits your interests, most fits with your wants and will help you create memories that last a lifetime.

    Who are our active holiday guests?

    Outdoor enthusiasts, casual ramblers, watersports junkies and commuter cyclists, everyone is welcome on our active holidays as long as you have a thirst for adventure, and a love of exploring nature.

    You’ll meet people of all ages and nationalities, from solo travellers to couples to friends. Some people spend most of their lives hiking and exploring, whilst some just want to get out and discover somewhere new. Some are keen cyclists, some haven’t ridden a bike since childhood. We get a few keen surfers, while some just want to prove that they can do whatever they set their mind to.

    All that’s required is an abundance of energy, a willingness to learn and a refusal to be boxed in.

    Is this you? It looks like you.

    Thousands of people have already discovered that our eclectic mix of active holidays are as diverse as the people who go on them. Come and join them.

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