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'Great' Britain reigns supreme

Friday, August 28, 2009

Catherine Deshayes

Brace yourselves people, here in Blighty we are in for a bank holiday weekend that is actually going to be hot - so, with that in mind, British seaside resorts and attractions are set for a bumper weekend as 11.9 million Brits head their way, forgoing foreign holidays in favour of some good old fashioned English summer outings...

Four out of five Brits plan to remain in the UK over this bank holiday weekend as the Met Office predicts a summer scorcher.

Hoards of sun-seekers are expected to head for the beaches, with many chasing the warmest weather predictions, which will see Brighton in East Sussex and Broadstairs in Kent seeing some of the highest temperatures.

According to VisitEngland, overseas trips have fallen by 10 per cent compared to 2007, with people swapping pricey foreign trips for British staycations.

This predicted spell of hot weather over the coming long weekend will be the perfect time in which to explore some of the stunning British coastline or countryside.

James Berresford, Chief Executive of VisitEngland, said, "All of our research so far this year and anecdotal evidence from the industry confirm that Brits are indeed rediscovering the joys of holidaying at home in 2009."

Bargain beach

If you are undecided where to head, why not check out the Somerset resort of Minehead, which has been named as the best value beach in Britain.

Whilst the cost of seaside staples such as a 99 flake ice-cream and deck-chair hire can vary widely between beach resorts, some offer better far value than others.

The research, carried out by travel website thetrainline.com, shows the average Britons spend £13.44 each on a day beside the seaside.

So, perfect for those who have been forced to tighten their belts as a result of the credit crunch, a day out in Minehead, including buying fish and chips, ice cream and a bucket and spade - costs on average just £9.10 per person.

Ilfracombe, in north Devon was second best value at £9.70 per person, followed by Skegness and Sidmouth.

Scarborough and Whitby in North Yorkshire ranked as the most expensive, with came with the average family spending £17.03 and £16.95 per person on a day trip.

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