5 August 2025, 09:57

By Richard Young

Forget passport stamps and queues galore, sun-drenched Britain is most definitely having a moment for those wanting a staycation in 2025.

This year, UK holidays are no longer just a fallback plan, they’re fast becoming the first and easier choice for families, couples, and solo travellers wanting to experience culture, comfort, and coastal escapes without airports or delays.

According to some of our recent data, bookings for UK self-catering holidays are soaring and whether it’s coastal cottages, countryside cabins, or city-centre apartments, they’re being snapped up earlier than ever before, with some regions in the South West reporting year-on-year increases of up to 30 per cent.

And this trend shows no sign of cooling off, especially with a summer calendar packed full of free festivals and regional gems.

From vibrant parades to traditional music, the UK’s festival and events scene from north to south, east to west is playing a huge part in the staycation boom........

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