VISITS TO FARM SHOPS, OYSTER SHACKS, PUB LUNCHES AND SPOTTING COWS IN FIELDS – THE THINGS WE LOVE MOST ABOUT BRITISH STAYCATIONS
Almost eight in ten Brits (77 percent) plan to enjoy a staycation this year, with over half (56 percent) admitting they want to relive the holidays of their youth with their own children.
In fact, 87 percent have fond memories of UK holidays from their childhood, so much so that 78 percent agree that the UK has some wonderful places for a holiday and 90 percent think a staycation is one of the best holidays ever.
The survey, commissioned by Coaching Inn Group, also reveals the top 35 things we love about holidays in the UK, with countryside walks (52 percent), fish and chips (52 percent), marvelling at historic landmarks (48 percent) and enjoying the sun in a pub garden (46 percent) coming top.
Next up, was wandering around magnificent castles (34 percent), windy walks along the beach (32 percent), exploring market towns (30 percent), Sunday roasts in the pub (30 percent) and picnics (28 percent).
One in four (25 percent) say nothing beats sipping tea in a tea shop, while 23 percent love trying out the amusement and adventure parks.
Adam Charity, from Coaching Inn Group, commented: “It’s great to see so many Brits embracing a staycation this year. Holidaying in Britain isn’t just a more convenient option than travelling abroad, it’s also the best way to create memories that you’ll cherish.”
It’s no surprise that half (49 percent) say they love exploring the British Isles with 44 percent liking the fact that it is cheaper than going abroad.
Being less stressful (40 percent), easier to get around (35 percent) and the ease of being able to jump in the car and drive (29 percent) are also reasons why Brits are choosing to holiday at home.
Almost nine in ten (89 percent) simply think a staycation is easier than flying abroad and believe that moaning about the weather is all part of a Great British holiday (56 percent).
In fact, 64 percent would like to explore the UK MORE, with Stonehenge (33 percent), Hadrian’s Wall (32 percent), the Roman baths in Bath (26 percent), Yorkshire Moors (25 percent), Jurassic Coast in Dorset (24 percent) and the Peak District (24 percent) all on the to-do list, along with the Eden Project (22 percent), Blackpool Pier (20 percent), New Forest National Park (19 percent), and Wells Cathedral (19 percent).
And it’s not just children that will be enjoying a family staycation this year – multi-gen holidays are back on the table for millions of families, with 43 percent planning a trip this summer with their children and parents.
When choosing accommodation, our top priority is value for money, with two thirds (66%) of us marking this as our biggest consideration, followed by high quality food (65%), friendly and welcoming service (62%), and comfortable and clean rooms (53%).
THE BEST THINGS ABOUT HOLIDAYING IN THE UK:
- Countryside walks – 52%
- Fish and chips – 52%
- Historic landmarks – 48%
- Pub gardens – 46%
- Castles – 34%
- Windy beaches – 32%
- British market towns – 30%
- Sunday roasts in the pub – 30%
- Picnics – 28%
- Ice cream vans – 27%
- Old fashioned B&Bs – 26%
- Tea shops – 25%
- The National Trust – 25%
- Sea views from your cottage – 24%
- Cream teas – 24%
- Amusement and adventure parks – 23%
- Farm shops – 21%
- Public footpaths – 20%
- Piers – 20%
- The smell of freshly cooked doughnuts – 18%
- Crabbing – 15%
- Horse riding – 15%
- Menus based on locally sourced produce – 14%
- Buckets and spades – 14%
- Ploughman’s lunches – 14%
- Discovering antique shops – 14%
- Wildflowers on country roads – 13%
- Stopping at the services for a rest and some food – 13%
- Second hand book shops– 13%
- Dogs swimming in the sea – 12%
- Cows in fields – 11%
- Seeing baby lambs – 11%
- Rock pooling – 11%
- Fishing – 11%
- Reading plaques in historic places – 10%
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