{"id":5151,"date":"2020-02-19T11:16:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T11:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=5151"},"modified":"2025-09-11T10:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:36:17","slug":"colourful-places-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/colourful-places-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorgeous colourful places in the UK for memorable photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are the grey Gothic towers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/10-great-british-cathedrals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK\u2019s cathedrals<\/a> no longer doing it for you? Well, maybe it\u2019s time to pay a visit to some of the more vibrant corners of the country. We may be known for our overcast skies, but we\u2019ve more than made up for it at ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the vibrant London borough of <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/experiences\/private-tours\/best-of-london-private-full-day-tour-with-driver-guide\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=colourful-places-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notting Hill<\/a> to the charming Scottish harbour town of Portree, here\u2019s our pick of the most colourful places in the UK:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portree, Isle of Skye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notting Hill, London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portmeirion, Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lavenham, Suffolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ludlow, Shropshire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at these spectacular colourful spots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portree, Isle of Skye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portree-isle-skye.jpg\" alt=\"colourful town of portree on isle of skye\" class=\"wp-image-5152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portree-isle-skye.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portree-isle-skye-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portree-isle-skye-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portree-isle-skye-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portree-isle-skye-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Scotland\u2019s prettiest towns is Portree, located on the Isle of Skye. Defined by its iconic row of multicoloured, waterfront houses backdropped by dramatic cliffs, this harbour town isn\u2019t just a treat for your eyes \u2013 it\u2019s a holistic sensory gift. While you\u2019re here, you can go swimming, pony-trekking, cruising, shopping and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notting Hill, London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Notting-ill-in-London.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find colourful homes in every borough of London, but none more distinctive than those in Notting Hill. One of the City\u2019s most iconic neighbourhoods, Notting Hill is characterised by its pastel-coloured homes and bright, lively shopfronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In August, Notting Hill becomes even more colourful, when one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/fascinating-facts-about-notting-hill-carnival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s largest glittery carnivals<\/a> takes over the streets. But it\u2019s an amazing destination to visit regardless of the season. \u2013 certainly, a suitable place to kick off your vacation of colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portmeirion, Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portmeirion-wales.jpg\" alt=\"the colourful town of portmeirion in wales\" class=\"wp-image-5154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portmeirion-wales.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portmeirion-wales-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portmeirion-wales-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portmeirion-wales-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/portmeirion-wales-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Ludlow, hop over the border into Wales and head north, finally arriving at the colourful town of Portmeirion. Inspired by the port town of Portofino along the Italian Riviera, Portmeirion took over five decades to design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features an array of beautiful homes, a network of narrow backstreets and lots of Italianate architecture. You will have to pay an admission fee to spend the day in this pretty Welsh village, but it\u2019s well worth a visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lavenham, Suffolk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lavenham-colourful-cottage.jpg\" alt=\"yellow wooden beamed cottage in lavenham\" class=\"wp-image-5155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lavenham-colourful-cottage.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lavenham-colourful-cottage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lavenham-colourful-cottage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lavenham-colourful-cottage-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lavenham-colourful-cottage-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head about two hours north of London to reach Lavenham, one of our favourite medieval villages in England. It boasts an impressive collection of well-preserved Tudor buildings painted in yellow and pink, making it a perfect mix of culture, colour and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lavenham is so picturesque that it was used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One. Notable buildings to check out include the National Trust Guildhall and the Church of St Peter, which has the tallest village church tower in the nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ludlow, Shropshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ludlow-shropshire-cottage.jpg\" alt=\"colourful yellow timber cottage in lavenham\" class=\"wp-image-5156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ludlow-shropshire-cottage.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ludlow-shropshire-cottage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ludlow-shropshire-cottage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ludlow-shropshire-cottage-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ludlow-shropshire-cottage-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 200 miles, almost directly west of Norwich, you\u2019ll find Ludlow close to the Welsh border. This historic market town\u2019s population is a little over ten thousand, yet it\u2019s home to over 500 listed buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we think Ludlow\u2019s charm largely comes from the colourful homes that line the narrow side streets. Still haven\u2019t had your fill of colour? Head over to the nearby Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of historic towns, explore some of the UK&#8217;s most popular destinations, including the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/windsor-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=colourful-places-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgian city of Bath<\/a> and its ancient Roman baths and the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/windsor-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=colourful_places_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">royal town of Windsor<\/a>, on one of our fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=colourful-places-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">day tours from London<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the vibrant London borough of Notting Hill to the charming Scottish harbour town of Portree, here\u2019s our pick of the most colourful places in the UK!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[587,619,622],"tags":[1688],"class_list":{"0":"post-5151","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"category-out-of-town","9":"category-places-to-visit","10":"tag-colourful-places-uk"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Gorgeous colourful places in the UK for memorable photos | Evan Evans Tours<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cameras ready! 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