Staycationing Brits will splash £31bn on UK holidays this year – here’s the top places for a getaway

BRITS desperate for some summer sun will splash £31 billion on staying in the UK this year - with Cornwall, the Lake District and Oxford top of our getaway lists.

Cornwall is the favourite for holidaymakers seeking sun and sand this season closely followed by Brighton and Blackpool.

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South Wales and the Scottish Highlands were also favourites for families looking for a rural retreat after being cooped up during the Covid restrictions.

Almost half of us have not had a holiday since the start of the pandemic, according to research from Travelodge.

The average staycation costs £769.70 with holidaymakers looking forward to activities such as eating fish and chips at the seaside, going for a walk at sunset, and taking a hike in the countryside.

A fifth of people also plan to combine their summer holiday with visiting their friends and family this year.

Almost half of us are also looking for a multi-centre trip in order to see more of the country.

Shakila Ahmed, from , said the report showing people are looking forward to quality holiday time at home was “encouraging news for the UK hospitality sector”

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She said: “With more Britons holidaying at home, it will also be a great boost for the UK economy too.

“We are delighted to reopen all of our hotels across the UK today and we are getting geared up for a busy summer season.”