20 places you won't believe are in the UK
In 2015, there were 65.7million visits abroad by Brits. And with so many of us flocking to foreign countries for our holiday, it's easy to forget the beauty that lies right on our doorstep.
But more and more of us are abandoning trips abroad and instead opting for 'staycations.'
If you're unconvinced by a UK getaway, these spectacular places are sure to change your mind...
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Caernarfon Castle, Wales
A World Heritage fortress in Gwynedd, North Wales created by King Edward I.
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Durdle Door, Dorset
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is a thing of beauty.
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St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall
From ancient cobbles to castle walls, this rocky island is a must visit.
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South Stack Lighthouse, Wales
This Anglesey based lighthouse is built on the summit of the small island - with spectacular sunsets.
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Mealt Falls, Isle of Skye
This 55m waterfall plunges from the sea cliffs straight from a saltwater lake.
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Eden Project, Cornwall
These impressive glass domes house the largest rainforest in captivity.
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Royal Pavilion, Brighton
It's easy to mistake this stunning palace for a somewhere in India, but Brighton's Royal Pavilion was built as a seaside home for King George IV.
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Dartmouth, Devon
This sleepy seaside town is set on the bank of the estuary of the River Dart.
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Lochinver, Scotland
This beach in Scotland could easily be mistaken for an exotic location.
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Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Nope, it's not a Roman open-air theatre, this theatre in Land's End was created in 1929 and now sees around 80,000 people coming to watch a show each year.
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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
This limestone gorge looks like something out of a fantasy film.
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Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
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This stunning natural waterfall in Glen Brittle is popular with swimmers.
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Epping Forest, Essex
It's hard to believe this ancient woodland is just outside of London.
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Loch Torridon, Scottish Highlands
You don't have to travel to another country to see the Northern Lights, here's the Aurora Borealis in the Scottish Highlands.
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Halnaker, West Sussex
An autumnal walk is perfect through this gorgeous tunnel of trees.
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Castell Coch, Wales
Nope, not home to Cinderella. This Gothic Revival castle in Wales was originally built by the Normans, before getting a fairytale makeover.
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Portmeirion, Wales
This adorable village in North Wales was designed between 1925 - 1975 to replicate an Italian village.
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Lavender fields, Kent
Head to the North Kent Downs for a spectacular sight of wild lavender growing.
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Blossom tree, South London
Yep, wild parakeets live all over South London. Many believe it's because a flock of parrots escaped from London's Ealing studios during filming once.
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