Lord Howe Island is great for walking and hiking. Although only 11 km long and 2 km wide, the island has many bushwalking options for a wide range of abilities. The most challenging is the 14 km Mt Gower hike, rated as one of the best day treks in the world. An experienced guide will lead you through this 875-metre ascent, an eight-hour return journey that requires ropes in some sections.

The great outdoors is just around the corner, and The Lake District National Park in Cumbria is England’s largest national park. The Lake District offers some of the best scenery and outdoor pursuits in one of England’s few mountainous regions. With more than 3,500 kilometres of walking and hiking routes through the lakes, there’s a trail to suit everyone. For the daredevils there is also hang gliding, paragliding, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, rock scrambling, abseiling, hot-air ballooning, paintballing and much more.

With cliffs sculpted by the sea and dotted by inlets (known as boka), Shete Boka National Park covers 10 kilometres of coastline at the northern tip of the island and is a perfect destination for lover of the great outdoors. There are several trails for hikers, but the park is also accessible by car. Highlights include the sea turtle nesting sites and an underground cavern.

A beloved landmark in the Cheshire countryside south of Manchester, the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is a reminder of just how important the city is to the world of science. The University of Manchester's impressive radio telescope centre is a key part of the UK's astronomy research, scanning the skies to improve our knowledge of the Universe. The Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement allows visitors to discover the Universe beside the world-famous Lovell Radio Telescope and explore the planet Earth in the beautiful 35-acre tree-filled gardens.