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Dream of sunnier days with these idyllic beaches,

local attractions, and great resorts around the UK.

G

roups travelling west can discover

Bridport, an old market town on the

Jurassic Coast. Rope-making heritage

and a foodie focus are among its unique

selling points; there’s an annual food

festival and England’s only thatched brewery (named

Palmers Brewery), as well as The Furleigh Wine

Estate nearby. Walkers can arrange a seaside trek

with Jurassic Coast Guides, while those who prefer

being out on the water can charter a boat from the

neighbouring West Bay.

The south west corner of England, where Devon and

Cornwall reside, is another gold mine for coastal

getaways. South Devon alone sports more

than 50 beaches across its idyllic destinations,

one of our top picks being Torquay in the

English Riviera. It has some excellent group-

friendly attractions too, like Living Coasts, a

conservation home for penguins, seals and

birds. If your group has a penchant for plant

life, there’s Torre Abbey, a preserved medieval

monastery with an award-winning garden.

Elsewhere in the region, groups can explore the

towns of Exmouth, Ashburton, Kingsbridge

and Dartmouth - all of which are included in

Visit South Devon’s refreshed group itineraries

available online.

Photo credit: Britain on View, http://www.visitnorthumberland.com.

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