Staycation: 6 must-visit spots for a January break - from atmospheric castles to pristine sandy beaches

Staycation: 6 must-visit spots for a January break - from atmospheric castles to pristine sandy beaches

As busy social calendars clear up post-Christmas, it's the perfect time to enjoy a mini-break in the UK. Whether you want crisp coastal walks or to stroll through rolling hills, consider six parts of the country for your next getaway. A travel expert at small-group tour operator Rabbie’s, Hazel Rickett, highlighted spots in Northumberland, the Isle of Skye, the Scottish Highlands and more. She added why now is the ideal time to visit, stating: “…