Staycation tips and ideas

The best and latest tips on how to make the most of your staycation

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BREAK A LEG

England's largest theatre given green light in capital's 'loveliest spot'

AND the area will soon get a massive upgrade with new public spaces and a creative hub.

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I WOOD

I found the perfect woodland staycation for Center Parcs vibes without the price tag

Family
All the best theatre shows for kids coming to the UK in 2026 – from Dogman to Spongebob and Great Showman Exclusive

WHAT'S ON

All the best theatre shows for kids coming to the UK in 2026

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LOVE IT

The fun Valentine's Day dates she'll actually WANT to go on

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SMILES AHEAD

'I’ve found the UK’s friendliest town – I didn't meet anyone that wasn't nice'

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DREAMY

Stay at Alton Towers or Legoland & get free entry to top UK theme parks for a YEAR

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SHORED UP

My fave English seaside hotel that looks like the Taj Mahal gets huge makeover

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COASTAL CASTLE

Inside 400 year-old seaside castle hotel with Game of Thrones Afternoon Tea

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MAKE A SPLASH

Top rain-proof UK holiday parks with stays from just £2.43pp a night

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PLAY ON

Five of the UK's biggest indoor soft plays to escape the rainy weather

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100% FAITHFUL

We're obsessed with The Traitors so have turned our home into the experience

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LET'S DANCE

The UK neighbourhood set to become a top tourist spot thanks to David Bowie

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COAST ALONG

English seaside town that ‘rivals Margate’ named one of the top spots to visit

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Winter sun holidays that cost LESS than your monthly energy bill – from £75pp including flights

SUNNY STEALS

Winter sun holidays that cost less than your monthly energy bill – from £75pp

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POSH-TEL

UK city opens 'posh' hostel with rooms from £39 a night

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ON THE UP

Inside the £40million overhaul of the UK's 'Golden Mile' seaside town

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The stunning UK holiday hotspot with shipwrecks, seals swimming offshore and horseshoe-shaped waterfalls Exclusive

GO SEA IT

£9.50 holiday spot with shipwrecks, seals offshore & horseshoe-shaped waterfalls

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Surprising UK seaside spot once home to world’s tallest building, where you can ride in steam train cabs & spot seals Exclusive

SIGHT SEA

£9.50 holidaymakers' favourite Skegness activities… away from the beach

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