Don’t just eat fish and chips! 15 must-do experiences in the UK

London, UK, is one of the most beloved cities for solo travelers around the world, where you can explore neighborhoods and experience the thrill of innovative culture. But aside from enjoying the classic fish and chips while traveling in the UK, what other popular holiday experiences are there? A UK-based online accommodation booking site recently released a UK holiday survey, which includes 15 must-do activities during a trip to the UK as well as the most popular ways to enjoy top tourist attractions. Let’s take a look at these quintessentially British pleasures～

Fish and chips are not only a classic British dish but also one of the must-try specialties when visiting the country. Other popular experiences include having lunch at a pub, enjoying a traditional English afternoon tea, playing in a sandcastle, going boating, playing arcade games, relaxing on the beach, skipping stones by the sea, lounging in a deckchair, waiting for the rain, exploring coastal rock pools, tasting meat pies, playing cards, and crab fishing. These have all been listed as 15 enjoyable experiences during a UK holiday.

According to a survey by UK online accommodation site saco apartment, 30% of travelers said they had their best holiday experience in the UK. The list of the 30 most popular things to do at UK tourist spots includes having lunch at a pub in the Cotswolds, walking/hiking in the Lake District, eating ice cream on Brighton Beach, having fish and chips in Padstow, visiting the white sands of the Hebrides, hiking in the Peak District, enjoying English afternoon tea on the Isles of Scilly, savoring a pasty in St Ives, visiting the Roman Baths, and taking a London bus tour.

Or searching for fossils on the Jurassic Coast, swimming in the pool at Bude Beach in Cornwall, boating in the Broads wetlands, buying cotton candy at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, strolling along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, walking your dog at Holkham Beach in Norfolk, and searching for the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland—these are all popular domestic travel activities loved by Brits.