If you and your partner are planning a staycation, how about visiting the place where William Shakespeare fell in love? Or perhaps you both would like to trace the love shared by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert? Join us as we guide you around five picturesque locations in the UK which are filled with beauty, history and timeless romantic tales… 
When on the Isle of Wight, visit Osborne House. Queen Victoria once said that “it is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” than Osborne House after visiting this location on the Isle of Wight. It was here that Queen Victoria enjoyed private family time with Prince Albert, a close relationship that has since inspired so many films, TV series and books. Visit Osborne House today and you will be able to take in private family rooms and extravagant state apartments. There’s so much to see around this site too. A stroll along an interactive tree trail will see you come across the quirky Swiss Cottage, while the house is close to a golden beach that’ll be calling out to you and your loved one on hot, sunny days.  When in Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Some of the world’s greatest romance stories were written by William Shakespeare, but it was at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage where the English playwright experienced a real-life love story. This family cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon was frequently visited by Shakespeare during the early stages of his relationship with Anne Hathaway. While the location is now more than 500 years old, it has been kept intact so that you can see original furniture like the Hathaway bed. Also be prepared to be amazed when you first set your eyes on the Cottage’s acres of orchards and gardens. As well as it’s romantic ties, the sculpture trail at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage will teach you about many of the works that inspired Shakespeare.
When in Norfolk, visit Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate. Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate is one of the most elegant country houses you’ll find in East Anglia. It also hides a heartwarming moment of love. This is because it was here during the 18th century that William Windham II’s tutor Benjamin Stillingfleet etched a love poem for local beauty Anne Barnes into a pane of glass within the butler’s pantry. You can still read this poem if you look closely at the window in question. It’s just one of the romantic parts you’ll experience at Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate with your loved one, as this is a National Trust site which boasts waymarked trails, a decorative walled garden, a majestic lake and 520 acres of woods too.
When in Wrexham, visit Erddig Hall and Garden. The 18th-century country house Erddig Hall and Garden in Wrexham plays host to the romantic tale ‘life below stairs’. According to the story, love flourished at the site between Lucy Hitchman and Ernest Jones just before the First World War as they went about their work. You now have the chance to see how their relationship grew strong by checking out the many servants’ portraits which hang around Erddig Hall and Garden. Rooms around this site have been carefully preserved as well. It is also said in the ‘life below stairs’ tale that the loved-up couple would spend afternoons off work strolling around the country house’s 1,200-acre estate, which features rivers, ponds, lakes, meadows and so much woodland. You are bound to enjoy walking in Hitchman and Jones’ footsteps with your partner.
When in Aberdeenshire, visit Balmoral Estate. A lot of rich royal history is waiting to be explored around Balmoral Estate, especially in this landmark year when King Charles III and Queen Camilla are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Based on recent years, the royal couple will likely spend a portion of their time marking this occasion at Birkhall. You and your partner won’t be able to access this private residence, but Balmoral Estate is just along the road in Aberdeenshire. With 45 acres of stunning garden scenery, magnificent landscapes and an abundance of wildlife, it’ll make for a romantic getaway that you and your loved one are sure to remember. You won’t be far away from Braemar either – a splendid village with “a thriving arts and music scene with concerts, ceilidhs and other events regularly performed in multiple venues”, according to the official visitor site. Wherever your next romantic UK break takes you, be sure to shop our excellent range of designer umbrellas to keep you and your partner protected should it rain while you’re both exploring these amazing sights. Also stay on our blog for more travel inspiration.  Sources: |