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Could this be the perfect destination for your next UK weekend break?If you’re looking for a seaside escape without leav...
17/08/2026

Could this be the perfect destination for your next UK weekend break?

If you’re looking for a seaside escape without leaving England, Torquay could be just the place, it’s perfect for a short break.

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Located on the stunning South Devon coastline, Torquay is known for its palm trees, mild climate and beautiful waterfront, giving parts of the town a surprisingly Mediterranean feel.

It’s also the birthplace and former home of the queen of crime novels, Agatha Christie, so there’s plenty of history and culture alongside the seaside charm.

I spent a weekend in Torquay and really enjoyed it. Here are a few things to add to your itinerary:

🍦Explore the harbour: stroll along the waterfront, grab an ice cream and watch the world go by

🏛️ Visit Torre Abbey & the Spanish Barn: explore this historic site, including the Spanish Barn where almost 400 prisoners from the Spanish Armada were held in 1588

⛴️ Take the ferry across Tor Bay: head over to Brixham, another popular South Devon seaside town

🥾 Walk part of the South West Coast Path: a section of this 630-mile route passes through Torquay, offering beautiful coastal views (& burning off the ice cream bought at the harbour!)

📖 Follow the Agatha Christie Mile: discover places around the town connected to the life and work of one of the world’s best-known crime writers

And, of course, no British seaside escape would be complete without fish and chips! 🐟🍟

There’s plenty more to see in Torquay and the surrounding area, so if you’re planning a visit, check out my blog post and don’t forget to save this for your South Devon travel plans

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The dwarfs of Wrocław date their origins back to the 1980s when images of dwarfs began appearing on buildings and walls in the city. They were put there as part of anti-communist protests by a group called the Orange Alternative at a time when Poland was under communist rule. The authorities would, of course, paint over any anti communist graffiti so the choice of the image of dwarfs was intentional. After all, how ridiculous would the authorities look painting over pictures of dwarfs?!

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There are over 1,000 of these little guys in the city and I highly recommend catching up with them during a visit to the Wroclaw Christmas market. The market is regarded as one of the best in Poland and is perfect for a festive weekend getaway.

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You can expect the markets to open late November and run throughout December and you’ll find plenty of market stalls, activities and things to eat in:

🎄 Market Square (Rynek)
🎄 Salt Square (Plac Solny)
🎄 Swidnicka Street
🎄 Olawska Street

❓How tempted are you to go dwarf hunting in Wrocław?!

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I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this garden before visiting!

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This is the Di**le Garden, a sunken flower garden located in Shrewsbury in the English county of Shropshire. The Di**le Garden features various flower gardens, grassed areas, rockeries and water features and is such a peaceful space. It is the centrepiece of The Quarry Park which is a 29 acre park in the centre Shrewsbury dating from the 1700s.

The Di**le Garden, which is locked and unlocked each day, is free to visit and open Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. The Quarry Park itself is open 24 hours.

The town of Shrewsbury is well known for its Tudor architecture and as the birthplace of Charles Darwin. The centre has, in general, retained its medieval street plan and is a walkable space. The nearby castle, old jail and library, once a school that Darwin attended, are also worth visiting. It takes around 2.5-3 hours to get to Shrewsbury from London with a change in Birmingham. The train station is in the centre of town. I’d recommend spending a night or 2 in Shrewsbury.

❓ Had you heard of Shrewsbury? What about The Di**le Garden?

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