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Sun, sea and sangria. Three words we usually associated with a summer holiday. In the past number of years however, it appears we’re choosing to make our own sangria, settle for a temperature in the high teens (at best) and take in the best Britain has to offer. Apparently, the south of France and Spain have had their time in the sun, and British holiday makers are opting for the ‘staycation...

These are the UK’s favourite national parks, as voted for by the public Lake District travel

These are the UK’s favourite national parks, as voted for by the public!

  • New research reveals which national park has been voted the UK’s favourite, as well as which ones Brits most want to visit in the future
  • Lake District comes out on top for both, with New Forest and Loch Lomond among the top choices

Ever wondered what the nation’s favourite national park really is?

From the vast wilderness of Loch Lomond and The...

Queen's Award for Cumbria's green travel and tourism family

Queen's Award for Cumbria's green travel and tourism family

Queen's Award crowns family's green travel and tourism success

The Cumbria family behind Britain's first holiday park to win a Queen's Award for sustainability has been presented with the official commemoration of their achievement.

The Quiet Site in Watermillock near Penrith was visited this month by her Majesty Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Claire Hensmen who made the presentation...

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Holiday activity ideas: Enjoy a Lazy Sunflower Afternoon in the South Lakes

If you are on holiday in the Lake District, we have a Enjoy a lazy sunflower afternoon at the Lakeland Maze Farm Park, near Kendal in the South Lakes, where you can partake in a pick-your-own-sunflower activity, choosing from a field boasting around 50,000 plants, set against the backdrop of the Lakeland fells and worthy of many camera clicks and sunflower selfies!

Sunflower picking...

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Mapped: 12 trending UK staycation holiday locations (and when you should book them for the best weather)

Are you planning a UK holiday this year or next?

Taking Airbnb’s 2021 trending staycation holiday destinations, Uswitch reveal the best times to travel below.

  1. Carmarthenshire - Visit in May

Average weather conditions for Aberporth in May*:

12℃

68mm

If you want to visit Carmarthenshire for a holiday this year, our research recommends...