Staycation ideas in time for Easter

Staycation holiday ideas in time for Easter

With the Easter break just around the corner, it's time to fuel up the campervan and head off on a staycation. The UK has so much to offer so get out there and explore.

Before you set off, make sure you are prepared. Ensure you have planned all of your routes and stopping points properly and have backup plans in case something falls through. Prior to travelling, make sure your campervan insurance is up to date.

Isle of Skye

If you are looking for landscapes and scenery that will take your breath away then you should visit the Isle of Skye. At 50 miles long, it is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides.

Staycation holiday ideas in time for Easter Isle of Skye travel Fairy Pools

Whatever your favourite period of history, the Isle of Skye has something to pique your interest. Dinosaur fossils can be found like ammonites or belemnites, hidden among 165 million-year-old Middle Jurassic rocks. If the history of Scottish clans is more your thing, both Clan MacDonald and Clan MacLeod have castles on the island that you can visit.

The Isle of Skye has some stunning walks for all abilities. For all walkers, a trip to the Fairy Pools is guaranteed to delight. This walk is 2.4 kilometres long, which will take about 40 minutes. Many visitors take longer though as they explore the individual pools and waterfalls.

Northumberland

Northumberland is a huge county, stretching from the North Sea to Cumbria. Boasting a 103-kilometre coastline, the beaches are a huge attraction for visitors. Embleton Bay is a beautiful stretch of golden sand, overlooked by the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.

Further inland sits Alnwick Castle. With over 950 years of history to explore, this castle is a great day out. This location has been used to film scenes in the Harry Potter franchise, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Downton Abbey so it will be very recognisable to all ages.

Snowdonia

Staycation holiday ideas in time for Easter Snowdonia travel

Home to Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdonia National Park is full of incredible views and scenic walks. A 4.6-kilometre stroll around Llyn Ogwen will throw you into the legend of Arthur as it is supposed to be where King Arthur’s sword Excalibur was lain to rest after Arthur was wounded in battle.

Staycation holiday ideas in time for Easter Snowdonia zip lining travel

A visit to Snowdonia would be incomplete without a visit to Zip World. Set in the Penrhyn Quarry, Zip World offers experiences for all adrenaline junkies. From a sedate quarry tour to soaring over the top on Velocity 2 at over 100mph, Zip World is a must-visit.

Dorset

Home to the iconic Jurassic Coast, Dorset boasts some stunning coastal scenery as well as vast open spaces in the countryside. Over half of the county has been classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so it is no surprise that wildlife is thriving.

Staycation holiday ideas in time for Easter Dorset travel

Keen birdwatchers will find great pleasure in visiting the Isle of Portland. Its unique geology and climate mean that lots of different species of birds live there as well as over half of Britain’s 57 species of butterfly. So, grab your binoculars and make a trip.

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