UK staycation boom predicted

DEBSC replied on 22/02/2021 10:55

Posted on 22/02/2021 10:55

Well we should all know more this evening. It has already been leaked that part of the plan is to be allowed to travel out of our areas after 31st March but no overnight stays so that looks as though our plan to visit our static van in March or now even April is out. However, we shall see what's what when the man speaks.

DavidKlyne replied on 22/02/2021 12:23

Posted on 22/02/2021 10:55 by DEBSC

Well we should all know more this evening. It has already been leaked that part of the plan is to be allowed to travel out of our areas after 31st March but no overnight stays so that looks as though our plan to visit our static van in March or now even April is out. However, we shall see what's what when the man speaks.

Posted on 22/02/2021 12:23

Most of what he intends to say seems to have been briefed to the Press already? Maybe he is going to put a bit more meat on the bones so to speak?

David

brue replied on 22/02/2021 12:25

Posted on 22/02/2021 12:25

Debsc. Yes it looks like some areas will be very busy if people flock to tourist spots for the day, much will depend on the weather!

 

MikeyA replied on 22/02/2021 12:40

Posted on 21/02/2021 15:46 by Takethedogalong

Somerset is enticing us. Has some of the best churches in country. I would like to have a look around the Willow Centre as well. Done Glastonbury a few times, (brilliant for people watching😎), want to revisit Wells. We might veer further East in Wiltshire. We drove back through Avebury a couple of years ago. We really ought to hit Kent and Sussex, but the traffic puts us off. 

Posted on 22/02/2021 12:40

We were in Sussex and Kent last August and it was incredibly quiet. If you do go don't miss Emsworth and Bosham in West Sussex. Great areas which are totally different depending on the state of the tide. Lovely little ferry at Bosham Harbour (will take your bikes). The whole area is ideal for cycling on quiet flat country lanes. There is also a "not to be missed" cycle ride from Sandwich to Deal along a private road (open to  cyclists). Broadstairs is also a lovely seaside resort.

Simply a great part of the country which is often overlooked. 

Wherenext replied on 22/02/2021 13:13

Posted on 22/02/2021 13:13

We've been to both Sussex and Kent on quite a few times.

I agree with Mikey about Bosham and Emsworth and Thorney Island is worth walking around. Whitstable and Faversham are both worth a visit, we love the Oare Marshes by Faversham and Dungeness is definitely a Marmite place. We like it though. Rye and the surrounding area is another place to get to.

One thing though is that generally it is very busy, road wise, and supermarkets etc. all tend to be packed to the rafters no matter what time you go. Whilst I'm not casting aspersions on what Mikey found I have never experienced it as being anything other than hectic, although inland on the Downs is less busy.

Rufs replied on 22/02/2021 14:20

Posted on 22/02/2021 10:55 by DEBSC

Well we should all know more this evening. It has already been leaked that part of the plan is to be allowed to travel out of our areas after 31st March but no overnight stays so that looks as though our plan to visit our static van in March or now even April is out. However, we shall see what's what when the man speaks.

Posted on 22/02/2021 14:20

I know the press like to speculate and there is a lot of that going on just now but most have a similar headline to the below.

Be interesting to see when we will be able to travel abroad, not before June is my guess, and even then it will be dependant upon which country you plan to visit as to whether you can go or not, but it would take some pressure of Staycations especially in the west country where hotels now have waiting lists undecided

Thinking of putting my month on site in September up for auction laughing

"STAY THE COURSE Holidays 2021: Staycations could be back in June but Easter holiday getaways off the menu"

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