Best Staycation Spots in the UK

There’s no place like home; but where should I go?

It’s that time of year when we’re all pining after that much-needed summer holiday. With cheap package holidays at our fingertips, it can be easy to forget that there are so many amazing places right here in the UK just waiting to be explored. Save yourself the hassle of passports and boarding passes this year and instead check out some of these best staycation spots in the UK!

The Cotswolds

You can’t get any more quintessentially English than the Cotswolds. Covering 800 square miles, the Cotswolds are home to picturesque thatched-roof cottages and grand palaces. From luxury spas and country walks to castles and exciting museums, there’s something for everyone.

Of course, no trip to the Cotswolds is complete without a trip to Castle Combe. Arguably one of the most photographed villages in the Cotswolds, Castle Combe offers the iconic limestone cottages and ivy-covered walls that the Cotswolds is known for.

Cornwall

If it’s a more typical seaside holiday you’re after, there’s no better place than Cornwall. Popular places to stay include both St Ives and Padstow or you could go somewhere more remote such as Portwinkle on the Rame Peninsula. With vibrant blue, shallow waters you could easily mistake these towns for a Mediterranean haven.

While there are plenty of water sports to get stuck into, with surfing being the most synonymous with Cornwall, there are plenty of other things to do in this pretty coastal county. From boat trips and cycling to heritage and history museums, you’ll have a hard time running out of things to do!

Lake District

If it’s the great outdoors you’re after, then look no further than the Lake District. Practically bursting at the seams with activities this is the ideal trip for a fun-packed, adventure holiday. The surrounding mountains and hills offer stunning scenery which is best viewed from a kayak on one of the many lakes.

While out on a hiking or water sports adventure, make sure to pack some world-famous gingerbread from the Grasmere shop for a true Cumbrian experience.

Norfolk Broads

Nestled away in the East is one of many people’s favourite holiday spots at home; Norfolk. Most famous for the Broads, boating holidays are simply a must when visiting the area. In fact, there are plenty of places where you can rent your own boat to amble on for the day.

If the charming villages and windmills don’t tempt you, nearby seaside destinations like Great Yarmouth offer you the classic fish and chip, British holiday novelty.

All these great destinations are easily travelled too and at a fraction of the cost of a holiday abroad. If you’re looking to cut back costs, even more, checking out public transport and booking off-peak tickets will help you make your pennies stretch even further.  With so much on your doorstep – what are you waiting for!

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