UK staycation ideas for 2021/2022
Planning a staycation in 2021/2022? Why not check out our guide to holidays in the UK and Ireland with top tips, destination ideas, detailed weather guides and more.
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- Why book a staycation?
- Destinations
- Accommodation
- Days out & things to do
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Why book a staycation?
Staycations are a popular alternative to holidays abroad for many reasons. Some people prefer not to fly or don't want to travel for long periods of their holiday. Others simply want to explore what their country has to offer.
If you do choose to take a staycation you can save time and money on flights and potentially reduce the carbon footprint of your holiday.
Staycations in the UK and Ireland are likely to be popular this summer, with current restrictions on international travel and the potential risks of the coronavirus affecting foreign holidays.
What is a staycation?
A staycation is a holiday in your own country rather than abroad. This might be time off from work at home or another location.
If you're considering a staycation in 2021/2022, you have a wide choice available to you from family holidays to a holiday park to a couple break to spa retreat.
- Beach holidays
- City breaks
- Family holidays
- Golfing breaks
- Romantic breaks
- Spa breaks
- Activity holidays
- Theatre breaks
- Theme parks & water parks
- Walking & rambling
- History & heritage
Top UK staycation destinations
Looking for destination ideas for a UK staycation in 2021? We've compiled some top 10s for different types of destination. We'll start with the most popular regions:
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Lake District
- Norfolk
- Scottish Highlands
- Dorset
- North Yorkshire
- North Wales
- Suffolk
- Cotswolds
- Peak District
You might like to consider one of the UK's many towns and cities with many top attractions and activities to keep you occupied on your staycation.
- London
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Bath, Somerset
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Cardiff, Wales
- York, North Yorkshire
- Canterbury, Kent
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Winchester, Hampshire
- Manchester
- Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
If you want to head to the coastline for the beaches or just some sea air, why not consider one of the following coastal destinations for your staycation in 2021/2022.
- Brighton, East Sussex
- Bournemouth, Dorset
- Newquay, Cornwall
- Lyme Regis
- St Ives, Cornwall
- Scarborough, North Yorkshire
- Blackpool, Lancashire
- Cromer, Norfolk
- Falmouth, Cornwall
- Plymouth, Devon
- Southport, Merseyside
- Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear
- Isle of Wight
- Southwold, Suffolk
- Porthmadog, Gwynedd
- Whitstable, Kent
- Orkney Islands
- Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
- Tenby, Pembrokeshire
- Tobermory, Isle of Mull
You might consider a coastal destination near a beach, somewhere close to natural or historical tourist attractions. Alternatively your destination might be based on the attractions and activities nearby.
Find out more about the UK weather and also check out the latest UK travel deals and discounts to save even more on your staycation in 2021/2022.
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