{"id":84,"date":"2017-04-20T12:58:38","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T11:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copyright.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/?p=84"},"modified":"2017-04-20T16:44:56","modified_gmt":"2017-04-20T15:44:56","slug":"16-must-do-things-in-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/travel\/16-must-do-things-in-britain\/","title":{"rendered":"16 must-do things in Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fortunately placed in the centre of Britain, Loughborough has fantastic travel links around the country which is great for getting around and seeing what we have to offer. We&#8217;ve compiled a list of things you should definitely try out before your degree in the UK is over!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/beachbritish.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/beachbritish.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/beachbritish-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Eat an ice cream by the seaside<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Seaside trips are a huge part of British tourism and holiday culture. Every <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/lifestyle\/travel\/britains-best-beaches-revealed-tripadvisor-7383009\">promenade and seaside town<\/a> in Britain will have some sort of ice cream, be it a van or a shop. No matter the weather, we love an ice cream by the sea!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-87\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/checklist1_0000_file5191291129719.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/checklist1_0000_file5191291129719.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/checklist1_0000_file5191291129719-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Spend a day exploring at the Eden project<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/\">The Eden Project<\/a> is the \u201clargest indoor rainforest in the world\u201d. Named after the Garden of Eden, the project aims to educate the public on the importance of nature and about the different biomes of the world. It\u2019s a great tourist attraction in beautiful Cornwall, and is sure to be worth the trip down.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/checklist1_0001_DSC00718.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/checklist1_0001_DSC00718.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/checklist1_0001_DSC00718-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Take a walk or a hike around one of the UK\u2019s fifteen National Parks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The UK has fifteen National Parks, huge expanses of beautiful protected nature reserves where you can roam freely and enjoy the great outdoors. The closest park to Loughborough University is the Peak District! For more information on National Parks, take <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.gov.uk\/quick-guide-to-the-uks-national-parks\">a look at their site.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/edinbrugh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/edinbrugh.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/edinbrugh-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Visit a castle and take a trip back in time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Britain is littered with castles, dating back hundreds of years, and they\u2019re great places to learn about the ancient history of the country.\u00a0 Interesting examples include Warwick, Durham and Edinburgh (pictured above). See more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/familydaysout\/top-10-castles\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/rollercoster.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/rollercoster.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/rollercoster-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Spend a day in the sun at a British theme park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The UK has several theme parks that are close enough for a great day out in the summer! The closest park to Loughborough is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draytonmanor.co.uk\/\">Drayton Manor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altontowers.com\/\">Alton Towers<\/a>, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/uk\/the-10-best-theme-parks-8777104.html#gallery\">there are plenty of other parks within reach<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/arthursseat.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/arthursseat.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/arthursseat-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>See Edinburgh city from the top of Arthur\u2019s Seat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/info\/see-do\/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341\">Arthur\u2019s Seat<\/a> is the mountain that overlooks Edinburgh city in Scotland, providing a fantastic view of the city and a lovely walk no matter the weather. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/lothian\/arthurs-seat.shtml\">several routes up<\/a>, ranging in difficulty, and plenty to do in Edinburgh once you get down!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/athletics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/athletics.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/athletics-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Attend an international sporting event<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Loughborough University, as you will know, has huge sporting prowess. Get in the spirit of things and head out to see an international sporting event in Britain! A great example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LoughboroughInternationalAthletics\/\">Loughborough International Athletics<\/a> meet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-94\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/snowdonia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/snowdonia.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/snowdonia-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Tackle the Three Peaks challenge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The three peaks include the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon). Take on one at a leisurely pace for an enjoyable and memorable day, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threepeakschallenge.uk\/national-three-peaks-challenge\/\">smash all three in the famous 24 hour challenge!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/london.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/london.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/london-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>Get the tourist experience in London<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Embrace the stereotype for the day \u2013 get that camera out, jump on that open top bus and see the sights of London! The most popular attractions include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace (with a photo next to a guard, of course!), the London eye and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madametussauds.com\/london\/en\/\">Madame Tussauds<\/a>. Why not stop by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lborolondon.ac.uk\/\">Loughborough London campus<\/a> too?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-96\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/museum.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/museum.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/museum-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Learn the history of the British Isles in a museum<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are plenty of museums across the UK, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charnwood.gov.uk\/pages\/charnwood_museum\">ranging from little local museums in towns<\/a> to the huge <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/\">National History Museum<\/a>; from our modern history to our ancient history, there is sure to be something that interests you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/wimbledon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/wimbledon.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/wimbledon-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><strong>Spend a day on Henman Hill at Wimbledon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As one of the most prestigious sporting tournaments in the world, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wimbledon.com\/index.html\">Wimbledon<\/a> holds its place firmly as a staple of British sporting heritage. Guaranteed to be a great day out for both tennis super fans and casual spectators alike!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/glasotn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/glasotn.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/glasotn-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong>Rock out at a British music festival<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are many music festivals in Britain, from local little gatherings such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/ents\/event\/4030\/\">LSU\u2019s FreeFest<\/a>, to the huge week-long gatherings of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk\/\">Glastonbury<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leedsfestival.com\/\">Leeds<\/a>\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.readingfestival.com\/\">Reading<\/a> festivals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/europe-travel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/europe-travel.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/europe-travel-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Travel around Europe <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Make the most of having great access to travelling around Europe \u2013 the UK is right next door to Ireland, France, Germany and more. Loughborough University has great transport links to East Midlands Airport, as well as Birmingham \/ London airports for trips further afield.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/picnic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/picnic.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/picnic-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li><strong>Take a pack-up lunch and have a picnic in a park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A classic British summertime activity: pack up a few sandwiches, grab a bottle of lemonade and head to a park for a relaxing lunch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-119\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/shakespeare.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/shakespeare.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/shakespeare-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><strong>Watch a Shakespearean play at the RSC Theatre in Stratford<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Watching a play at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsc.org.uk\/\">Royal Shakespeare Company theatre<\/a> in the beautiful surroundings of Stratford-Upon-Avon should be on every tourist\u2019s to-do list!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-120\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/sports.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/sports.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017\/01\/sports-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li><strong>Let your hair down at a sports festival <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>During the summer, there are several sports festivals that you can head down and party at, or even get involved yourself! These include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boardmasters.co.uk\/\">Boardmasters<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sevensandthecity.com\/\">Sevens in the City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fancy trying one of these out yourself? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fortunately placed in the centre of Britain, Loughborough has fantastic travel links around the country which is great for getting around and seeing what we have to offer. 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