If you’re dreaming of long days soaking up the sun, ice-cold drink in hand, soaking up the scenery, the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team has just the ticket. Here are our 10 favourite pubs in the UK for summer drinking, from a remote beachside boozer to an urban brewery bar.
After the thigh-burning ascent from Eastbourne to Beachy Head lighthouse, you’ll be ready for a thirst-quenching pint or two. Enter The Beachy Head, a rustic pub with regional cask ales, beers and ciders on tap. It’s the knock-out views that are the real draw, with the vast pub garden offering an uninterrupted panorama across the clifftops and out to the channel. It’s also one of the few places along the south coast where you can stay in a campervan overnight without charge — all that’s asked is that you buy a meal in the pub. This seems a very good deal, given the menu of pub classics, brunch options and cracking selection Sunday roasts. The surrounding South Downs are primed for coastal walks and nearby Birling Gap is a popular spot for sea swims. Megan Hughes, project editor, National Geographic Traveller
A short amble from Bradford-on-Avon along the Kennet and Avon Canal brings you to the Cross Guns. It dates back in part to the 14th century, and the pub’s storied history is apparent in its timber beams and stone walls — but ignore all that and march straight through to the garden. Spilling down to the River Avon in a series of terraces, with views of the aqueduct carrying the canal, the garden is the perfect spot for a cold pint on a hot day. Amanda Canning, deputy editor, National Geographic Traveller
A short walk from Leeds city centre, local brewery Piglove’s riverside taproom is the perfect place to while away a lazy summer’s afternoon. The set-up is simple: dozens of picnic tables sprawl across a sun-soaked patch of grass next to the gently flowing River Aire. With an enticing selection of craft beers and a rotating line-up of street food vans, this informal watering hole has become a firm favourite among locals seeking a relaxed spot to unwind and catch up. Matthew Figg, contributor, National Geographic Traveller
Many Londoners escape the scorching city for Whitstable’s oysters and lobster, but the ultimate prize at the end of a windswept seafront walk should be a pint at The Old Neptune — The Neppy, as it’s known locally. Its whitewashed exterior beams in the sun like a lighthouse calling weary travellers to one of Britain’s few pubs actually on the beach, while inside you’ll find an extensive menu of local ales and continental lagers. Visit on a balmy weekend evening and pair fish and chips with sunset views and free live music. Karlina Valeiko, deputy digital editor, National Geographic Traveller
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Germany and curry make for an unlikely pair. This is a country most famous for colossal cuts of pork served with salted potatoes in every variety — boiled, pan-fried or shaped into cricket-ball-sized dumplings. Black pepper, to many here, is considered a spicy flavour. And yet, currywurst — sliced sausage topped with a tomato sauce flavoured by spices including yellow curry powder, paprika and potentially a few secret ingredients too — has been a German favourite for over half a century. It can be eaten at almost any time of day, and at any level of intoxication. You’ll find versions sold for €4 (£3.40) from shabby stands and haute interpretations costing €25 (£21) and paired with Champagne. It’s the fuel served in factory canteens and there are pop songs dedicated to it, politicians have even posed with it and there are festivals celebrating the best of the wurst. So how did it come to be?
Last year, we hired a lovely property sleeping eight two miles from Lake Garda. It was in a hamlet with two gorgeous Italian restaurants and a shop selling seemingly everything. We drove from Lincolnshire with our two dogs, in our motorhome. Our three grown-up children and their partners joined us there. The property owner arranged a pasta cooking day with local wine, meat and cheeses. We barely left the villa and the time spent just talking and playing games was priceless. Having nothing but time to chill and talk proved to be our best holiday.Cath Delsignore
Woolacombe Beach is where soft sand meets the wild Atlantic and is perfect for our pooches. It consists of a wide, three-mile long sandy stretch from Barricane Beach down to Baggy Point, but dogs are restricted in certain areas. Parts of it are surfing areas and some kiosks even offered boards and lessons for dogs, though I didn’t want to embarrass Bob and Bertrand – our lovely Beagles – by insisting they try. Other pet owners were not so bashful. There are lots of dog bins and the cafes have bowls of water for four-legged friends. The Barricane Beach cafe is run by animal lovers, has great coffee and great-value curry nights.Gayle
It’s no secret that it’s been a year of ups and downs—but one silver lining is the affordable travel possibilities it’s opened up for American travelers. Thanks to expanding air routes, a strong U.S. dollar, and tour companies catering to younger, more frugal tourists, the world is now more accessible than ever.
A recent report released from travel marketing engine Sojern, analyzed travel trends from January 2015 to April 2016 and found the top international destinations for U.S. travelers as well as the top emerging and declining international spots.
The main purpose of a UNESCO designation is to promote worldwide support for historic and culturally-significant sites. The new UNESCO World Heritage sites announced each year also provide an opportunity to learn about beautiful locations that most of the world has never heard of. Here are 10 of the 21 new UNESCO sites that deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Summer, also known as high season for travel, is almost here. And according to AAA just about everyone is poised to hit the road. The organization predicts two-thirds of what it categorizes as “leisure travelers” plan to take vacations this summer, meaning millions of Americans will be hitting the road.
“People are responsible for their own safety,” National Park spokesperson Abby Wines told CNN. She was referring to this summer’s killer heat at Death Valley and elsewhere, but ultimately, this is true for every traveler. As the security experts at Global Guardian noted in a Forbes story on the world’s most dangerous countries, “When in doubt, don’t go.” Or if you’re hiking in a hot climate, go early, go hydrated, or don’t go.
Fishing trips to Canada are a tradition for Jeffrey Hardy and his three friends from Vermont. They have, since 2001, been anglers loyal to Quebec’s northern wilderness, where the walleye are plentiful and the cellphone service is not.
A 71-year-old man died after going for a hike in Death Valley, California, on Tuesday after the area received numerous extreme heat warnings, with temperatures soaring to over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
It has to be Berlin. During a month-long summer trip in the late noughties, I fell in love with Kreuzberg’s €2 kebabs, cheap pilsner and vibrant street art. I strolled through leafy Prenzlauer Berg, home to endless coffee, cake and culture. This city has whatever food you could possibly want (currywurst is a must – meat, veggie or otherwise, big and budget-friendly). But the highlight was taking a train out to the stunning lake Wannsee. We packed a picnic, stripped off, sank our toes in the sand and swam, swam, swam until the canalside clubs began calling our name.Jessica Cole