The Lace Market is named after the booming lace trade that Nottingham was famous for in the 18th century. This hip and happening part of town is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. The cobbled streets and stunning architecture also make it arguably the most attractive area of Nottingham.

Landlubbers will have plenty to choose from in the form of the Shannon Waterway Walks. 1: The Medieval Limerick Walking Trail weaves its way through the medieval quarter of the city, passing Anglo-Norman influenced buildings all the way. 2. The Lough Derg Way, where old whiskey stills and idyllic views of Youghal Bay are just some of the highlights. 3. Glenafelly Eco Walk is a perfect opportunity to lose yourself in the country's natural beauty.

Right at the base of the Alcazaba, this is Malaga’s oldest surviving structure — built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus. It was in use for a few hundred years, then mostly forgotten. When the Moors arrived, they used stones from the theatre to help build the Alcazaba above it. For centuries, it was completely buried. It wasn’t rediscovered until the 1950s, when construction workers stumbled on it by accident. These days, it’s been partly restored and open to the public. You can walk around the site and even catch the occasional open-air performance in summer.

An ideal activity for a rainy day, the Life Science Centre proves that learning can be fun for the whole family. Next to exhibitions and shows there is a number of 4D simulations, as well as one of the world's largest planetariums (also located on-site).