When the sun is shining, the UK offers everything from white sandy beaches lapped by turquoise waves to cobblestone streets and picture-perfect villages.

From afternoon strolls and ice creams by the seafront to fish and chips and family staycations, the summer holidays are the perfect time to explore some of our most iconic coastal resorts and country villages.

Whether it’s the historic beauty of the Cotswolds that catches your eye or the beaches and attractions in towns like Weymouth,…