Having a holiday to look forward to can be such an exciting (and much-needed) thing to have in your calendar – even the anticipation of knowing you have some time off to sit back and unwind can raise the spirits. Yes, you can look outwards to the rest of the world for your travel destinations but the UK also has some great spots to bookmark and visit.

Staycations rocketed in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic but many of us are still choosing to holiday in the UK. A survey conducted by American Express last year found that more than half of people were planning or had taken a UK-based holiday in 2023.

However, the thing about staycations is that they can end up being just as expensive as hopping on a flight to a different country. So, we’ve rounded up some more affordable options you can book for a UK weekend break.

8 affordable UK breaks to book in 2024