People may hanker for the days when our seaside resorts had worldwide fame and Britons packed out our stretches of coastline, but there is still much fun to be had in these seaside resorts. The weather has been good this past month and looks set to continue, so where better to spend the summer than on the beach?

There are still a number of popular seaside resorts with beaches where the whole family can enjoy the sea breeze, paddle in the sea, play games and build sand castles. The following resorts would be a great destination to take the family when on a motorhome trip.

Whitby

This excellent North Yorkshire resort boasts safe sandy beaches, cliffs, bays and beautiful villages, so it is no wonder then that Whitby has remained popular for hundreds of years. There are many sights to see in this seaside town with its proud seafaring tradition.

Newquay

There is so much fun to be had on the Cornish coast, with sports and leisure activities aplenty, amazing countryside and miles of sandy beaches, which make for the perfect family holiday. The Riviera is simply breathtaking in its natural beauty and there are so many things to do and explore along the coast.

Brighton

Within an hour’s drive from London, this top seaside destination is packed out with things to do. Brighton has enjoyed something of a renaissance over the past few years with its fashionable and stylish look; the place has everything you could want on the south coast. There are a number of festivals held here throughout the year and its nightlife is legendary.

So, if you want to stay in the UK this summer and are considering your options, motorhome rental would be an excellent choice for couples or a family looking to enjoy a holiday by the sea.

If you are a person who takes a certain thrill in checking out old castles, houses and abbeys to see if they might be haunted and if all the stories are indeed true, then you will be interested to know that the National Trust now offers access to some of the spookiest properties in the country.

Many of the old buildings that the National Trust cares for are interesting historic places to visit and you will also be able to test the rumours that some of these are the homes of a number of spooks.

Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire

There are said to be three apparitions at this location, with the ghost of the lady in grey being the most seen. The back story of Mrs Elizabeth Hesketh is that her husband never returned from war and she had made a vow never to leave this world without saying goodbye.

Blickling Hall in Norfolk

Sir Henry Hobart who died from duelling is said to be heard in his death throes in Blickling, while Anne Boleyn has been seen wandering the grounds of this medieval manor.

Buckland Abbey in Devon

The national hero Sir Francis Drake is rumoured to haunt his former abode.

Why not take out motorhome rental and travel the country visiting these spooky old buildings. There are plenty of National Trust properties to visit, each with their own rich history and eerie pasts.

If you are someone who is really into your Jane Austin stories and are looking for holiday ideas when you take out motorhome hire, then why not consider scouring the country for its TV and film locations?

The novels of Jane Austin are simply timeless and have now been made into a number of movies, with many set in the countryside of good old England. If you or your partner is a fan of these books / films then why not visit the settings of the stories?

You can now follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters with trips to ‘Netherfield’ (Basildon Park, Berkshire), Lady Catherine De Bourgh’s residence in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Belton House, Lincolnshire) or the village of ‘Meryton’ in Pride and Prejudice (Lacock Village, Wiltshire).

There are many other places to explore such as Lyme Park in Cheshire and Montacute House in Somerset, so wherever you go in the country, there is bound to be an aspect of Jane Austin you can choose to explore.

So, get caught up in the world of Pride and Prejudice or Emma, with an exciting holiday idea for your next motorhome rental trip. You could even choose to surprise your loved one with this themed journey.