The UK is packed with beautiful destinations that are perfect for a staycation. As the cost of living crisis hits everyone, more and more people are looking to explore a bit closer to home.
Here are some destinations you may want to consider when booking your next holiday.
The Lake District
The UK’s largest National Park, the Lake District has plenty to offer no matter what your interests. As the name suggests, there is an abundance of lakes for you to explore. If water sports are something you enjoy, then head over to Coniston Water. Here you can hire boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, electric bikes and more. Once you are finished on the water, head to the Bluebird Café nearby for a warm drink or an ice cream.
Boats are not the only way to experience the Lake District. A mile-long walk starting in Ambleside encapsulates the beauty of the area. Follow the signs for Stockghyll Falls, which has attracted visitors for years and it is easy to see why. Don’t miss walking over the top bridge for amazing views of the falls below.
If you are looking to take a road trip to the Lake District you should make sure your insurance is up to date to protect you financially from any accidents along the way. If you want to be extra cautious, then you should get contract hire gap insurance. This bridges the gap between what your outstanding finance balance is and what your insurers are willing to pay.
The Cotswolds
Located in southern England, the Cotswolds boasts picturesque villages, vibrant market towns and stunning scenery. Near Burford in Oxfordshire is the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Open to the public since 1970, the park offers a range of creatures from meerkats to penguins and giraffes. This would be a perfect day out for all the family.
Alternatively, the Cotswolds have miles upon miles of walks you can go on. If you are looking for a gentle stroll then you could start your walk at Stanton and finish at Stanway. This walk is around a mile and a quarter long but is fairly flat and even.
Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands stretch from Fort William across to Inverness and Elgin on the opposite side of Scotland and spans all the way up to John O’Groats. If there are some Harry Potter fans in your party, why not book a train ride across Glenfinnan Viaduct, which was featured in the films as part of the journey to Hogwarts. Not only is the scenery beautiful but the train is too as it is the Jacobite steam train.
No trip to Scotland would be complete without a visit to Loch Ness to see if you can spot Nessie. Once you are done hunting monsters, you could drive 30 minutes away to Clava Cairns. The Clava Cairns are estimated to be around 4,000 years old and are key to historians understanding the beliefs of the Bronze Age people.