Winter Staycation Popular
Published December 2009
Published December 2009
The Daily Telegraph says that despite the snow and ice, thousands of families are choosing the peace
and quiet of the countryside over overindulgence and television repeats in front of the fire at home.
Record numbers of cash-strapped Britons forced to tighten their belts switched to ’staycation’
holidays in UK in summer and have now extended the concept of money-saving breaks to New Year
despite the plummeting temperatures. The Camping and Caravanning Club has reported that
bookings have soared by 48per cent on this time last year with more sites staying open over the
festive period than ever before.
Bob Hill, sites director of the club, said, “There is something special about camping and caravanning
under the stars and our site managers always enter into the spirit of the occasion, making the
experience and adventure as festive as possible. Derwentwater in The Lake District is the hot spot
this year and is almost full to capacity with just a few pitches still available.”
The Christmas and New Year camping and caravanning trend was supported up by car accessories
and leisure retailer Halfords, which says that it has seen a surge in sleeping bag and airbed sales.
Recent sales have seen a 22per cent year on year increase for sleeping bags and 70per cent for
airbeds.
Diane Perry, specialist in camping equipment at Halfords said, “People are looking to get away and
are feeling more adventurous. Wrapping up for the cold weather and being outside adds to the
festive fun and is a great way to spend time with the family.”
and quiet of the countryside over overindulgence and television repeats in front of the fire at home.
Record numbers of cash-
bookings have soared by 48per cent on this time last year with more sites staying open over the
festive period than ever before.
Bob Hill, sites director of the club, said, “There is something special about camping and caravanning
under the stars and our site managers always enter into the spirit of the occasion, making the
experience and adventure as festive as possible. Derwentwater in The Lake District is the hot spot
this year and is almost full to capacity with just a few pitches still available.”
The Christmas and New Year camping and caravanning trend was supported up by car accessories
and leisure retailer Halfords, which says that it has seen a surge in sleeping bag and airbed sales.
Recent sales have seen a 22per cent year on year increase for sleeping bags and 70per cent for
airbeds.
Diane Perry, specialist in camping equipment at Halfords said, “People are looking to get away and
are feeling more adventurous. Wrapping up for the cold weather and being outside adds to the
festive fun and is a great way to spend time with the family.”
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