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Pop-up campsites like these to open en masse in preparation for post-lockdown holiday makers With many holiday makers planning UK ‘staycations’ this year, there are growing concerns as to whether the Lake District National Park Authority can cope with the increased number of tourists predicted to visit this Easter break. Latest figures reveal that Cumbrian tourism has lost an estimated £2 billion because of the coronavirus pandemic, and with continued closures of accommodation, pubs, B&Bs, and campsites, there is a risk that visitors may put a significant strain on services that are being provided. “Businesses have now faced effectively three winter seasons in a row,” said Gill Haigh, Cumbria Tourism managing director.