A little guide to inspiration for a quick bank holiday get away. This great guide gives you a few ideas of where to go and what to do there. We hope you find it useful!
2. Welcome to our Bank Holiday Guide, a useful source of
inspiration and ideas for the up-and-coming long May bank
holiday weekend. Whether you're looking for the perfect
romantic escape, fun things to do with the kids, a relaxing
beach holiday or simply wishing to explore all the UK has to
offer, we have a host of ideas especially for you!
3. Walking Breaks in the Lake District
Escape to the tranquillity and stunning landscape of the lake
district on a walking trip this bank holiday. Dig out your
walking boots, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy a day to
remember exploring all the countryside has to offer. Many
hotels offer walking maps often available at reception or staff
can point you in the right direction of the area's most scenic
and popular walking trials.
Must Do's by Day
Take a boat on Lake Windermere, explore the Fells & Mountains of the
Lake District or, if you're feeling brave, climb Scafell Pike - at 978m it's
England's highest mountain.
Hotel Breaks in the Lake District
Here's our handy guide to the top five hotel stays, many of which offer
a two night hotel stay with dinner included on the first night!
4* MacDonald Old England Spa, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3DF
4* Lindeth How Hotel, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3JF
3* Riverside Hotel, Kendal, LA9 6EL
3* MacDonald Swan Hotel, Grasmere, LA22 9RF
3* Stonecross Manor, Kendal, LA9 5HP
4. The Best In UK Theme Parks & Attractions
Looking for ways to entertain the children this May Bank Holiday? There's a
whole host of exciting theme parks and attractions around the UK ranging from
the exhilarating rides at Alton Towers, jousting fun at Warwick Castle to the tasty
delights of Cadbury World and York's newest attraction opening, 'CHOCOLATE -
York's sweet story‘!
Top Theme Parks
1. Alton Towers
2. Thorpe Park
3. Chessington World of Adventure
4. Drayton Manor
5. Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Top Family Visitor Attractions
Discover what's inside the world's biggest box of Lego at the LEGOLAND®
Discovery Centre Manchester or enjoy a family day out at Chester Zoo!
Alternatively, discover all things chocolate at Birmingham's Cadbury World or
York's brand new visitor attraction - CHOCOLATE - York's Sweet Story. Warwick
Castle is an absolute must with various events going on throughout the year as
well as the ‘Warner Bros. Tour – The Making of Harry Potter’ in Leavesden.
5. The Best of London Theatre
There's a host of theatre breaks and new shows opening in
the West End from all time classics to brand new family
musicals! Whether you're a first time visitor to the West End
or a well season visitor, there's plenty to capture and excite
you!
Top 3 Classics
• Phantom of the Opera - Her Majesty's Theatre
• Les Miserables - Queens Theatre
• The Mousetrap - St. Martin's Theatre
Top 5 Musicals
• Matilda the Musical - Cambridge Theatre
• Shrek the Musical - Theatre Royal Drury Lane
• The Wizard of Oz - London Palladium
• The Lion King - Lyceum Theatre
• Billy Elliot - Victoria Palace Theatre
New Shows Opening
• The Lion, the witch & the Wardrobe - The threesixty Theatre
• Let it Be - Prince of Wales Theatre
• Top Hat the Musical - Aldwych Theatre
6. Eurostar Breaks to Continental Europe
Take a trip to continental Europe and explore some of the best European city break destinations, including
Paris, Paris Disneyland, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Ostend and more! Travel from one of three departure
points; London St. Pancras, Ashford International or Ebbsfleet International. The only difficult decision is
deciding on which city to explore first!
Destination Snapshot
Paris: Often dubbed as the ‘City of Romance’, explore the celebrated monuments, exclusive restaurants, street cafes in
elegant squares and stylish shopping
Bruges: Explore the busy squares, tranquil parks and quiet cobbled streets, enjoy a cruise on the romantic canals, take in some
Flemish art or sample the world-famous delicious chocolates!
Brussels: Must sees include the UNESCO-listed Grand Place, central square of Brussels, Royal Museums of Ancient and Modern
Art and shopping opportunities at the exclusive designer boutiques
Lille: Bursting with ten centuries of French and Flemish architecture magnificent architecture and an abundance of elegant
street cafes and patisseries
Disneyland: Home to the world famous mouse and a host of your favourite Disney characters. In just 2 hours and 40 minutes, you
could be walking down Main Street, riding on Big Thunder Mountain or discovering swashbuckling pirates on Pirates of
the Caribbean
7. European Hotel Escapes
Really get away from it all this May Bank holiday and seek the warmer climes abroad! From sunshine
resorts including Malaga, the Algarve and Tenerife to fabulous city break destinations such as Rome,
Barcelona and Nice. There’s a host of budget to five star luxury hotels to suit most needs; so whether
you’re planning to relax on the beach, explore the hidden historic delights of the city or seeking out the
vibrant entertainment on offer, you’re sure to find a hotel close by!
Best Sunshine Holiday Hotels Best European City Break Hotels
3* Deya Apartments, Santa Ponsa, Majorca 4* Rafaelhoteles Diagonal Port, Barcelona
3* Salou Pacific Studios, Salou, Spain 4* Amarante Arc de Triomphe, Paris
4* Cegonha Country Club, Vilamoura, Portugal 3* Fortuna Hotel Rhea, Prague
4* Aloha Gardens, Costa Del Sol, Spain 4* Best Western Blue Tower, Amsterdam
4* Dimitra Beach, Kos, Greece 4* Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia, Rome
8. Have a browse on Superbreak’s website to book your hotels for the
May Bank Holiday weekend. You can also check out our extensive
range of provincial and London theatre breaks.