The Great British Escape: Where s full, where s not, and how to secure a trip
With the UK’s holiday hotspots fit to burst, research reveals where to go and what to book for a holiday on home soil this summer
30 April 2021 • 12:58pm
There s enormous demand for holidays right now, but you can still find availability – if you look in the right places
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Last year, the loss of domestic tourism, due to lockdowns, and foreign tourists, thanks to border restrictions, cost the British economy a staggering £80 billion, according to Visit Britain.
After months of closures and lost visitors, it’s time for the British tourism industry to bounce back as restrictions are eased. “The confirmation from the Prime Minister that the reopening of tourism is on track is very encouraging news for England’s tourism industry and the millions of jobs and local economies that depend on it, especially in the run-up to the May half-term and the critical summer season,” said a s
WE are open - that is the message Weymouth business bosses are sharing as lockdown restrictions ease. Weymouth BID, also known as We Are Weymouth, has launched its We Are Open campaign aimed at showcasing the diverse range of businesses available in Weymouth, and to encourage locals and visitors to explore all that the town has to offer following the easing of lockdown restrictions last week. The BID is encouraging shoppers to stay local and support Weymouth-based businesses as the town recovers from the financial hit of the pandemic. Independent shops and boutiques have been restocked and are ready to welcome customers back inside, and the health and beauty care industry has reawakened after months of being closed - with queues outside hairdressers being among the biggest when they reopened on April 12.
What Britain s holiday hotspots will really be like this year
From Cornwall to the Lake District, here s plenty to enjoy on home soil – here s what to expect
St Ives will feature on many UK holiday wishlists
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Are you planning for a Great British Summer? With domestic holidays back on in England and Wales, and little certainty provided on the resumption of foreign travel, UK tourist resorts are expecting a bumper season. Telegraph Travel marked the Great Unlock of self-catering accommodation on April 12 by sending our writers out to report on reopenings. The weather has yet to catch up with the optimism heralded by the gradual easing of lockdown. Come summer, hopefully this will have changed.
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Conkers announces reopening date
Conkers in the National Forest
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Family fun will be returning to Conkers activity centre next month.
The attraction, in The National Forest, is planning to relaunch on April 12, with safety measures indoors and outdoors.
Hand washing facilities have been increased, cleaning routines are enhanced and admission numbers will be controlled, said a spokesperson.