London has some ultra luxurious hotels where you can take afternoon tea in style. However, the first place to serve afternoon tea in the world was Woburn in Bedfordshire.

Anna, the Duchess of Bedford came up with the idea in the 1840s. You can enjoy afternoon tea in The Bedford Room of Woburn Abbey and carry on the tradition.

Wales is a popular UK destination for families, with well preserved castles that kids will love exploring. There are also more than 11 miniature steam trains in Wales.

The New Forest is another good choice, thanks to the miles of cycle trails and the wild ponies roaming around on the moors.

Cornwall has over 250 miles of beaches and several fun family attractions. The Eden Project will keep kids and adults occupied for hours.

Kent is often referred to as The Garden of England, due to the amount of fruit, hop and vegetable growers there. From Kentish ale to oysters from Whitstable, the county has an abundance of delicious produce.

Shropshire is known for its food festivals, farm shops and artisan food producers. The Local to Ludlow initiative promotes food produced within 30 miles of the historic Shropshire market town.

Edinburgh is another mecca for food lovers. From foraged food to fine dining, there are some great Edinburgh restaurants.

Cambridge and Oxford are two university towns with stunning architecture and a vibrant atmosphere. Stratford upon Avon is famous as the home of William Shakespeare.

Stonehenge is an iconic British landmark that was built around 5,000 years ago. Windsor is one of the most popular day trips from London.

The UK has some truly charming villages and towns that have been carefully preserved. Chester has many medieval buildings and you can walk around the castle walls.

York is another impressive walled city with the largest medieval church in England, York Minster. Visitors flock to the English Riviera in Devon for its mild climate.

Kent has an abundance of pretty, historical villages, such as Aylesford and Chilham. The nearby North Downs are a popular UK hiking destination.

The Lake District is renowned for its spectacular scenery and villages such as Cartmel and Grasmere. The Cotswolds are another popular choice, thanks to villages like Broadway and Upper Swell.

The Peak District has a rugged charm and is a favorite with walkers. Snowdonia is the highest mountain in Wales. If you don't want to hike up it, there's also a mountain railway!

Somerset boasts 4 out of the 33 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Cheddar Gorge has the highest inland limestone cliffs in the country.

If you want to get away from it all, head to the Scilly Islands or Skye.

The Scottish Highlands are blessed with beautiful villages such as Glencoe, which featured in the James Bond movie Skyfall.

Most of the most luxurious UK spas are located within hotels such as Chewton Glen in Hampshire.

The city of Bath in Somerset is unusual as it also has the fantastic rooftop Thermae spa that is run by the council.

Holkham Beach in Norfolk and St Brelade's Bay in Jersey are two popular UK beach holiday destinations. Bournemouth scooped best UK beach at the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.