During difficult economic times, the thought of holidays is a stressful one for many. After all, with the recession forcing everybody to tighten their belts and many people finding they have less and less cash to spare for enjoyment, who can even afford to go on holiday anymore?

That’s why the notion of ‘staycationing’ came into play in the UK, an idea that basically means holidaying at home. Many Brits are discovering the excellent holidays that can be had when they cut out costly flight and accommodation fares – and it turns out that the UK has a great deal to offer. Being of impressive diversity across the entire country, no two cities are alike and, if you enjoy experiencing a brand new culture and arts scene, the chances are all you have to do is drive for an hour or two and you’ve found it. » Read more: Holidaying at Home with a Caravan