UK Holidays – Top 5 Destinations For UK Short Breaks

More and more people are opting to take UK holidays, as staying at home becomes increasingly common.

In hard times, when people are feeling the squeeze, many opt to take UK holidays rather that travel abroad.

The following guide gives you some of the very best destinations for short breaks and holidays in the UK:

1) Cornwall The county located in the far south west of England offers 140 beaches. The dramatic Cornish coastline is what really attracts the large number of visitors it gets every single year. A popular Cornish attraction is the fantastic Eden Project; a huge indoor wildlife exhibition based in three eye-catching biomes.

2) Wales Famed for its caravan parks, Wales has something for everyone. Affordable beach resorts such as Rhyl or Prestatyn can help with sticking to a budget, while the slightly more scenic west Wales coastline is a great setting for lovers of the more relaxing break. For shops, restaurants and bars, Cardiff is a must, while the mountainous Snowdonia offers a paradise to walkers and explorers.

3) Dorset This southern county is ideally located for exploring large parts of the coast and surrounding areas. Monkey World, as featured on TV, is bound to keep small and big kids entertained for hours, while to long, sandy beaches at Bournemouth and Poole make ideal holiday destinations in the summertime, though they do get very busy!

4) Scotland Scotland offers some of the most dramatic landscape in the whole of the UK. Whether you are looking to stay in a hotel, B&B, or fancy staying in one of the many caravan sites available, there's no doubt that Scotland has plenty to keep the UK holidaymaker occupied. For example, the country is the home of golf and a number of courses are available for keen players, or for beginners to try their luck.

5) Norfolk The east of England has a very different feel to it, in the form of flat countryside near long sandy beaches. The Norfolk Broads is one of the best places to see rare birds and other wildlife. Once you've explored the natural side of the country, try visiting Norwich, a city full of deep culture and fascinating history.

Jack is a blogger for the tourism and leisure industry. Check out where to discover the very best caravan sites for a number of UK holidays.