{"id":9701,"date":"2022-09-15T18:25:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=9701"},"modified":"2022-09-15T18:25:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T16:25:02","slug":"explore-the-uk-and-irelands-best-kept-secrets-on-your-next-travel-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/destinations\/explore-the-uk-and-irelands-best-kept-secrets-on-your-next-travel-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore The UK and Ireland\u2019s Best-Kept Secrets On Your Next Travel Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Kingdom and Ireland remain among the most popular\u00a0tourist destinations in the\u00a0world. With their rich history, incredible\u00a0architecture, thriving food culture, beautiful country landscapes, big city\u00a0skyscrapers and being\u00a0a global financial hub, it\u2019s easy to see why so many\u00a0tourists flock there every year. However, there is so much more to these\u00a0countries\u00a0than meets the eye.\u00a0KLM\u00a0Royal Dutch Airlines<\/a>, an airline which connects South African travellers to these destinations,\u00a0shares some of\u00a0the UK and Ireland\u2019s best-kept secrets holidaymakers have to add\u00a0to their itinerary.

London<\/b>

A trip to the UK is not complete without a stop in England\u2019s\u00a0capital city London. Although, popular among tourists and a must-add to\u00a0any travel\u00a0bucket list, the city is so much more than Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the\u00a0London Eye and West End. The city is also\u00a0home to a number of not-so-obvious spots\u00a0travellers should definitely explore while there. When visiting the trendy\u00a0market in Camden\u00a0Town, take a stroll through Little Venice \u2013 a series of\u00a0street-lined canals which, as the name suggests, is reminiscent of the popular\u00a0Italian city. London is known for its massive market culture. The Columbia Road\u00a0Flower Market is a must-visit, not only for the over 50\u00a0vibrant stores selling\u00a0every sort of flower you can imagine but for the array of cafes, busking\u00a0musicians and independent shops in the\u00a0area. Leadenhall Market has proven to be\u00a0just as magical. This covered market has a beautiful ornate roof that has glass\u00a0windows and\u00a0curved beams. The beautiful market is also one of the oldest in\u00a0London\u2019s history, dating back to the 14th century! Harry Potter fans are\u00a0also\u00a0encouraged to explore the city through a walking tour where guides show off the\u00a0city by various landmarks used in the film series.

Edinburgh<\/b>

If you\u2019re a first-time traveller to the Scottish city of\u00a0Edinburgh, you\u2019d be forgiven for immediately exploring sites like Edinburgh\u00a0Castle\u00a0and Holyrood Palace. However, the dynamic city has so much more to\u00a0offer. Families flock to Dynamic Earth \u2013 an interactive science\u00a0museum that\u00a0tells the story of the planet earth from its creation to the current day. With\u00a0a variety of interactive exhibitions, talking\u00a0holograms, live museum guides,\u00a0things to touch, videos, themed rooms, and interactive exhibits, it\u2019s no wonder\u00a0the exhibition is one of\u00a0the city\u2019s most popular. For those who want to take it\u00a0a little easier, afternoon tea at the Colonnades at the Signet Library is the\u00a0perfect\u00a0way to wind down after a long day of exploring. Other hidden gems\u00a0include Craigmillar Castle, Jupiter Artland, a contemporary art and\u00a0sculpture\u00a0park and the several weekly markets around the city. With so much more to\u00a0offer, a trip to The Edinburgh Museum will help\u00a0you unpack everything there is\u00a0to know about this majestic city.

Manchester<\/b>

The British city of Manchester is incredibly big on sport and, as\u00a0a result, fans from all around the world visit the city where live matches\u00a0remain popular. The city, which is known for its remarkable architecture, is\u00a0home to some of the most beautiful libraries in Europe \u2013\u00a0and the Portico Library\u00a0is considered a true hidden gem. Built between 1802 and 1806, the library was\u00a0originally intended to be a\u00a0meeting place for local businessmen. Today, it is\u00a0home to thousands of books, most of which were written in the 19th century. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking for a little adventure, a trip to Manchester isn\u2019t complete\u00a0without searching for the Ancoats Peeps. Created by artist Dan\u00a0Dubowitz, the\u00a0suburb of Ancoats plays host to a number of small, brass peepholes. Look\u00a0through them to discover previously walled-up areas in buildings. With no\u00a0signage or trails, finding them is part of the fun!

Dublin<\/b>

Dublin is known for being a small city with a whole lot of\u00a0character. With its beautiful architecture, green parks and foodie culture, the\u00a0city is increasingly popular with tourists from across the globe. Dublin is\u00a0home to one of the world\u2019s most popular beer brands,\u00a0Guinness \u2013 and a trip to\u00a0the city isn\u2019t complete without experiencing the history of the iconic brand.\u00a0An old fermentation plant in the St\u00a0James’s Gate Brewery has been converted\u00a0into the seven-storey Guinness Storehouse, devoted to sharing the company\u2019s\u00a0history and\u00a0showcasing how the beer is made. Temple Bar, an area once riddled\u00a0with a rotten reputation, has transformed into a vivacious, trendy\u00a0neighbourhood filled with quirky boutiques, beautiful parks and the famous The\u00a0Temple Bar Food Market. Make sure you add the\u00a0Malahide Castle, the National\u00a0Botanic Gardens and some of the city\u2019s thriving live music venues to your\u00a0itinerary as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The United Kingdom and Ireland remain among the most popular\u00a0tourist destinations in the\u00a0world. With their rich history, incredible\u00a0architecture, thriving food culture, beautiful country landscapes, big city\u00a0skyscrapers and being\u00a0a global financial hub, it\u2019s easy to see why so many\u00a0tourists flock there every year. However, there is so much more to these\u00a0countries\u00a0than meets the eye.\u00a0KLM\u00a0Royal Dutch Airlines, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9700,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2685],"tags":[4882,4779,4743,1040],"class_list":["post-9701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-destinations","tag-klm","tag-klm-royal-dutch-airlines","tag-london","tag-uk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}