With the cost of living continuing to hit Brits hard, many families and friends will be looking for low-cost holidays and activities in the UK over travelling abroad or forking out for high-priced amusements this Summer.
According to recent search data, picnics are a popular choice of activity, with 6.6K monthly searches for ‘picnic areas near me’¹ in May, as they are an affordable choice for those looking for low-cost activities on their UK staycation this summer.
With this in mind and in line with UK National Picnic Week (17-25th of June 2023), online booking platform UKcaravans4hire.com delves into the most affordable staycation locations to enjoy a picnic.
The top ten most affordable locations for a staycation this national picnic week are²:
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Conwy, Wales
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New Romney, Kent
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Leominster, Herefordshire
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Harlech, Gwynedd
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Hartlepool, County Durham
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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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Skegness, Lincolnshire
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Louth, Lincolnshire
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Clitheroe, Lancashire
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Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Conwy came out on top, ranking as the most affordable UK picnic location for this June. The Wales town contains a multitude of beautiful parks and nature reserves to enjoy a picnic, including the Aber Falls, which has a five-star ranking on Trustpilot.³ With an average June temperature of 21 degrees and possible 25-degree highs, the weather conditions are perfect for enjoying a relaxing picnic.⁴
New Romney in Kent was revealed as the second most affordable, containing the beautiful historical wildlife site Romney Marsh, which scores high on Trustpilot, with 4.5 stars.⁵ The area also has pleasant conditions in June, with a maximum average temperature of 18 degrees.⁶
Gareth Irving, Chief Executive Officer at UKCaravans4HIre.com, commented on the study: “We are seeing an increased demand for low-cost activities for our customers booking UK staycations. Some great examples of affordable days out include family picnics, farm visits, seaside piers, sandcastle building at the beach, walking along the coastal paths and nature hunting in areas of natural beauty.
“Caravan holidays, in particular, are a great way to reduce staycation costs, as many come fully equipped with kitchen and living amenities, meaning you can stock up on food, saving additional costs from eating out or ordering takeaways. We have a large selection of accommodation in these top locations, and our friendly team is available to discuss the advantages of each location.”
If you are looking for an affordable staycation, please visit: https://www.ukcaravans4hire.
Sources:
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SE Ranking data for the search term ‘picnic areas near me’ in May 2023
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UKC4H internal data for the locations of the ten cheapest caravan holidays in the UK on the week of 17th-25th of June 2023 (data correct as of 12th June, search results subject to change based on bookings following date data sourced). https://www.ukcaravans4hire.
com/search.html?sort_by= priceLow&dates=17/06/2023-25/ 06/2023&min_price=25&max_ price=600