VisitEngland’s Bank Holiday Trip Tracker Survey reveals today that 5.1million Brits (10% of the adult population) are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this August Bank Holiday weekend, with 4 million people (8%) planning on taking an overnight trip in England. This is likely to generate some £1.2billion in tourism spend for the UK economy, £940 million of which will be spent in England.
A further 7.6 million Brits (15%) are currently undecided about whether to take an overnight trip over the Bank Holiday Weekend, with a third of those (34%) waiting to see what the weather is like. For some (29%), financial reasons are behind the reason for delaying a decision; 24% of people are just unsure about where they would like to go; 20% are waiting to see if there are any special deals or offers to take advantage of and 21 % prefer to book last minute.
In addition, 6 million people (12%) plan to take a day trip in the UK over the Bank Holiday Weekend, with another 15.7million (31%) still undecided. The seaside is the most popular destination for those planning to take a day trip (44%), followed by planning a trip to a countryside / village destination (34%), a trip to a large town or city (21%), and 18% of people planning a visit to a standalone attraction such as a theme park or stately home.
Minister for Tourism Helen Grant said: “The bank holiday weekend is set to be a bumper one for domestic tourism, generating over £1 billion in spend for the UK economy. From city breaks to days out on the coast, world class music events to cultural trips, the UK has something for everyone to enjoy.”
This weekend you can enjoy the festivities of Notting Hill Carnival or sample delights at the BBC Good Food Festival in London. In Oxfordshire over 300 classic cars and vintage motorbikes will be on show at The Blenheim Palace Festival of Transport. More than 200 acts will bring the musical talents of 20 countries to Liverpool this bank holiday, at Liverpool’s annual International Music Festival. In Lancashire you can celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival with more than 600 artists performing at eight official venues over four days; or witness a spectacular array of beautiful kites in Portsmouth skies for the International Kite Festival.
For more ideas and inspiration on how to get the best out of a holiday or day trip in England, whatever the weather, visit: www.visitengland.com
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