Bank holidays are a rare gift in the British calendar, and how we spend them says a lot about us. Rank these classic long-weekend pursuits from your absolute favourite to your least.
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A proper pub garden session
Few things beat claiming a wooden bench at noon and staying until last orders. Bonus points if a dog wanders over for a stroke.
A countryside walk and pub lunch
A brisk ramble through fields or along a coastal path, rewarded with a Sunday roast and a sticky toffee pudding. Wholesome and deeply restorative.

A DIY project you'll definitely finish this time
That fence, that shelf, that bathroom regrout. The intention is noble even if the execution involves three trips to the hardware shop.

A weekend break in a UK city
A short train ride, a boutique hotel and a packed itinerary of museums, markets and questionable cocktails. Mini-break culture at its finest.

Doing absolutely nothing in pyjamas
No plans, no people, no putting trousers on. A full reset before the inevitable four-day week catches up with you.
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