‘We’re all going on a, summer a holiday…’okay, so it’s no longer summer but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have a  fabulous holiday on the cheap, and before you grab your suitcase and head to your nearest queue at your local airport – why not consider a holiday in the UK. Okay, so we all know that the British weather is famous for its unpredictable bouts of rain, but it doesn’t stop you having a good time, especially when you consider the savings you’ll be making by having a UK holiday.

To give you some inspiration or an idea of what you have been missing out on by heading abroad, this post looks at the great locations and activities which are right on your door step and which happen to be affordable; having an action packed holiday doesn’t need to cost you the earth as this blog explains. So why not take advantage of what is right on your doorstep?

Great Holiday Destinations

From the Norfolk Broads all the way to the Peak District, we have a wonderful and awe inspiring array of locations in Britain that should be grabbed with both hands and explored. If trekking up a hillside doesn’t appeal to your sense of adventure, or sailing in the blustering wind fails to revive you – there are many hidden gems in the form of City break in the thriving city of London to name just one. So before you sidestep the UK as a potential holiday location, do a bit of research and you might find yourself hooked.

Fun and Affordable Activities for the Whole Family

If you want to please the whole family, you might believe that this requires a lot of money, but you couldn’t be more wrong. It’s surprising what is right in front of you, and once you realise, you might find it’s a struggle to go back to the generic beach holiday abroad, and opt instead for the cheap and cheerful holidays which are a short car journey away

There are lots of fun activities to suit families with young children, those who are young free and single and even the loved up couples.

Some of the activities which are readily available in the UK include;

• Go Ape
• Paintballing
• Bowling
• Rock Climbing
• Canoeing
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Sailing
• Theme parks
• Water Parks
• Beach Days
• Exploring Caves
• Shopping centres
• Hot air balloon rides
• Zorbing
• Helicopter Rides
• Zoo Day Trip
• Restaurants and Bars
• Spa Retreats
• Quad Biking

As you can see – the UK has it all. It’s not just about location and available activities, you will also find some of the best holiday homes, apartments, hotels and bed and breakfast establishments around. You will always find something to match your budget, style and personal requirements with ease.

Top Tip: If you are still struggling to find a holiday which suits your budget, then it’s often worthwhile keeping an eye out for hot deals and online vouchers. There are lots of sites which are aimed at giving you the best deals, Groupon, myvouchercodes.co.uk and Hotukdeals.co.uk being among the top ten.

Thrifty Travelling Ideas

Although traveling by car is more affordable then a plane, depending on what time of year you decide to go away the traffic can seriously bump up your petrol usage. This is one of the top reasons why going away at the end of September, October and start of November are great for going away on holiday, as the kids are back at school, the majority of people have already been on holiday, giving you the chance to travel down the motorway completely uninterrupted. It also increases your chances of getting a fantastic deal.

If you don’t feel like driving, public transport is a great and affordable alternative and one that if you’re holidaying on a budget should definitely be considered. You can get a bus or a train down to your chosen location. However coaches in particular are really cheap, especially if you are savvy enough to book far enough in advance.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your walking boots, your suitcase and your pre-booked coach ticket and start travelling. A UK break in a stunning holiday home or cheap hotel deal from hoteley.com could be the perfect holiday for you, but you never know until you’ve tried it.

P.S. Let me know how you get on.

This article was written by Gayle Brown on behalf of StoneHills; providing luxury holiday homes across the UK.