Why do we love holidays in the UK so much? The answer can be found in some research findings, where some things come up time and again across several polls. Things that show why visitors from abroad love holidaying here.
When you can have the things that draw people from all over the world on your doorstep, why wouldn’t you want your own seaside holiday home here in the UK.
Take a look at the reasons why people from abroad love the UK for holidays; they sound pretty much like 5 reasons for having your own UK holiday home.
Gillingham in Norfolk, just a short drive from Waveney River Centre
1. Scenery - enjoy it from a Suffolk holiday home and all over the country
The rural byways and coastal pathways of Suffolk are world famous. Constable took inspiration in Suffolk and to this day artists find inspiration here. It’s one of the reasons that there are so many lovely galleries to visit in Suffolk’s towns.
Countryside doesn’t come much more scenic than Suffolk’s Dedham Vale. Stay closer to the coast and you’ll find the ‘Suffolk Coasts and Heaths’. They are the areas around the estuaries of the rivers Alde, Blyth, Deben, Orwell and Stour. This is where scenery and seaside are seamless. A Suffolk holiday home gives you access to all this, and more, whenever you want it. It’s a world class holiday attraction on your holiday home doorstep.
Or think about Lincolnshire - caravans and chalets in Mablethorpe make great holiday homes, with instant access to both the Lincolnshire coast and the picturesque Wolds. Or North Yorkshire for the beautiful Moors and coastlines. There is no shortage of scenery to enjoy from your own UK holiday home.
Lincoln is the closest city to Mablethorpe Chalet and Caravan Park
2. Cities and Towns - from Norwich to historic Lincoln
In Norfolk, your holiday home can be close to iconic towns like Great Yarmouth by the coast and Beccles on the Broads, plus just a short drive away is historic Norwich.
Lincolnshire is a great place for a holiday home. Mablethorpe is beautifully placed to see so much including the historic site of Lincoln with its Roman walls and Gothic cathedral.
Suffolk doesn’t actually have a city, but towns and villages in Suffolk are the definition of picturesque. We’re talking picture postcard, like Lavenham for example.
How about North Yorkshire? Have your holiday home at Redcar Beach and be within striking distance of charming towns like Whitby.
Being on holiday in your own UK holiday home is all about relaxing, about getting away from it all. But be honest. Who doesn’t like a town or city visit? There are historic buildings and places to marvel and galleries to visit. And of course, there’s always time for a bit of retail therapy.
Whitby was the inspiration behind Bram Stoker’s Dracula and is close to Redcar Beach Caravan Park
3. History - from Vikings near Great Yarmouth to vampires at Whitby
Yes, vampires! But there’s no need to panic. The creature referred to here is no less a literary legend than Dracula, as the charming town of Whitby is a vital part of Dracula’s story, just a short drive from Redcar Beach Caravan Park.
On the East coast, legend has it that at Caldecott Hall Country Park is on the site of old Viking burial grounds.
If your get away holiday home is in Suffolk - think Broadlands Park and Marina at Oulton Broad for example - you’re in seriously historic territory. The county is famous for archaeological finds including the site at Sutton Hoo. Check out the film about it ‘The Dig’, a big hit on Netflix in 2021.
Whilst we’re talking movies let’s go back to Lincoln, the closest city to the holiday homes at Mablethorpe Chalet and Caravan Park. We’ve already mentioned the city’s Roman walls and Gothic cathedral, but this is a city where history comes to life. They used the cathedral to double for Westminster in ‘The Da Vinci Code’, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was filmed at nearby Stamford and Lincolnshire has a variety of outstanding museums too.
In the UK, you’re never far from something or somewhere of historic interest. You can see why it appeals to so many visitors. Make it part of your holidays.
The UK is full of pubs to visit in every county
4. Pubs - part of British life and part of British holidays
The pub is an integral part of British life. And when you’re on holiday who doesn’t like to call in? All over the UK, there are pubs ranging from the historic to the modern. From tiny little traditional inns to on trend gastro pubs, today there is as much variety as there has ever been.
If you’re at your Suffolk holiday home you’re in Adnams’ territory - their Southwold brewery and brews are justifiably famous.
The Lincolnshire Wolds is one of those areas where you’ll find lots of pubs, selling not just good beer and wine, but high quality food using local produce.
Norwich is the same. Legend has it there used to be a pub in Norwich for every day of the year, but today it’s definitely more about quality over quantity.
From a drink after a game on a Great Yarmouth golf course, to a pint after tramping the North Yorkshire Moors, you’ll always find a welcome in the great British pub. Visitors come from abroad to enjoy them. How lucky are you? Your UK holiday home is within walking distance (which is very sensible).
Summer time is packed full of festivals around the UK
5. Festivals and Events - Where do you start?
We are brilliant in the UK when it comes to iconic Festivals and Events - Glastonbury, Latitude and so many more. Yes, there have been difficult times but it seems that we’re through the worst and we’re back to attending the festivals and events for which we’re understandably famous.
All over the country, all through the year, there’s something going on. It’s not always about being in the mosh pit, but if you want to rock out there’s a festival for you somewhere. But if you want something more sedate there’s a huge choice of carnivals, shows and pageants, like the annual Gorleston Clifftop Festival in Norfolk, just down the road from Caldecott Hall Country Park and Waveney River Centre. Having your own UK holiday home is very much about getting to know the area. You’ll find annual events that become part of your year. People travel from abroad to be at these things, but you can be a local!
Enjoy all the UK has to offer with your own holiday home
So, that was five reasons why people from abroad love the UK. And they seem to be five good reasons for staying in the UK for your holidays. Having your own UK holiday home is a great way to be part of another part of the country. To have somewhere to go to when you want from your own place you can soak up the scenery, see the cities, hold on to the history, pop in to the pubs and find the festivals and events that you’ll love.
Burn less air miles. Have more time. Be happy with your own UK holiday home.
