Staycation

Puffin Cottage.

Coastal cottage scoops gold at national awards

Embleton Bay.

Northumberland beach named world's most underrated

Alnwick.

Northumberland towns named top ‘quietcation’ spots

Fowberry Tower, near Wooler.

Late availability on offer for wedding receptions and more at Fowberry Tower

Amble. (Photo: Jane Coltman)

Northumberland among most-booked UK counties

Holiday Inn Express launches the “The Great Wake Up Debate,” led by comedian Rob Beckett, weighing in on everything from serial snoozing and shower schedules to the bedtime rituals people swear by.

Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK

Outside the clubhouse.

We tried out a caravan holiday in Wales and this is what we thought

A field of campion in full bloom at Bamburgh. Picture by Jane Coltman

Bamburgh named UK's best seaside spot as tourists wowed by beach and castle

Bamburgh takes second spot in staycation rankings by Sykes Holiday Cottages. Picture: Simon Woodley / SWNS

Top 50 staycation destinations - and two from Northumberland flying high

Parking charges on the Northumberland coast

Know before you go: Parking prices at 14 hotspots on the Northumberland coast

Doxford Farm Camping (Chathill): 4.8 stars out of 94 reviews.

Nine stunning glamping sites perfect for a spring staycation
As the weather starts to get warmer, spring is the perfect time to book a peaceful glamping trip in Northumberland.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Views to the Farne Islands from the Beach House Hotel in Seahouses. Picture: Inside Story Photography

Hotel with stunning sea views unveils new look after £1m refurbishment

Famous Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct in Scotland. (Photo: Georgy Krivosheev)

New coach tours firm launches in the North East

Charity begins at Lord Leycester Hospital timber-framed home of former soldiers.

Medieval majesty meets contemporary charm in Warwick

Hotel Indigo, Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect destination for a day trip or summer break

The Tempus hotel has launched a new 'noctourism' experience.

New 'noctourism' offer is launched by boutique hotel

Beadnell.

Top 5 UK holiday spots for 2026 revealed

Overshadowed by V&A East Storehouse David Bowie Centre's eponymous Starman

Music makes the world go round

The Whistle Stop.

Historic railway station reborn as stargazing holiday hut

Ye Olde Bell Hotel exterior

Beat those winter blues with a stay at Nottinghamshire spa hotel

Goldenhill Retreats (Bamburgh): 5 stars out of 22 reviews.

The best glamping sites to book early for a 2026 staycation

An expert has shared tips and tricks on how to secure a budget-friendly staycation and save money when choosing to holiday in the UK. (Photo: Getty Images)

The best way to save money on a UK holiday for summer 2026

Light fantastic Atrium Bar & Restaurant beckons as President Hotel's beating heart.

Impressive President Hotel is a capital idea

Dawn at Swansea Bay.

A staycation at Swansea Bay combines coastline and culture

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

The spa has a 16-metre indoor infinity pool.

The perfect Cotswolds retreat for a weekend away this winter

The Shelbourne is iconic in Dublin

Shelbourne Hotel Dublin: Inside iconic hotel that always attracts VIPS

Digital reporter Aimee Seddon visited Drayton Manor for the launch of its End of Day Show Spectacular and Monsters & Magic Halloween event.

This is what I thought of Drayton Manor's new End of Day Show
I got to experience a milestone moment in Drayton Manor’s history, see what I made of its new spectacle below.
Aimee Seddon

Pingle Cottage with its beautiful Peak District backdrop

We took the dog to a luxury retreat in the Derbyshire Peak District

The Barceló Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

A relaxing break at the Barceló Playa Blanca on Lanzarote's south coast

The Poppy is a luxurious yet charminly rustic treehouse set in the thousand-acre countryside of Fullerton Farm.

You'll love these luxurious yet charmingly rustic treehouse hideaways

St Ives in Cornwall is a resort that inspires relaxation, exploration and wonder, all rolled into one. (Tim - stock.adobe.com)

The seaside town of St Ives will lift your soul the moment you arrive

1. Langley Castle is praised by reviewers for its historic charm and tranquil atmosphere

The 10 top-rated hotels to enjoy a luxurious stay in Northumberland this autumn

London boutique hotel is the perfect place to stay with the family

We visited beautiful Yorkshire holiday park for a week of family fun

Fabulous Strictly Come Dancing experience at Studley Castle

Hawthorn Hideaway: The perfect setting for a romantic break

Low Newton-by-the-Sea.

The jewel by the sea that's perfect for a day trip

You could be 'mixing' with Lisa Snowdon in this gintastic competition

Fancy winning £500 for drinking gin with a celeb?

Marella Discovery 2 - a ship with a trip that ticked all the boxes

Ring launches summer holiday relaxation guide as Brits admit they can’t switch off when away from home.

Ring launches summer holiday relaxation guide

Connie Holden, sales and revenue manager, with Bernard Bloodworth, general manager.

Luxury new Bailiffgate Hotel opens next to Alnwick Castle

The Majestic Princess has been refitted for 2025

Superb new spaces and fabulous food on board revamped Majestic Princess

The heated loungers in the new relaxation area at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Hotel: Blissful new relaxation lounge adds to temptations

Cresswell beach.

Northumberland coastal spot ranked amongst UK's most relaxing staycation spots
New data reveals Cresswell in Northumberland to be the second most stress-free spot for a UK staycation.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Night falls on Landal Twin Lakes, a stunning lakeside retreat alive with wildlife, awash with natural beauty.

Sink into illuminated bubbles beneath twinkling skies at Landal Twin Lakes

Breathtaking Billesley Manor Hotel is a spectacle of 16th-century splendour

An escape set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard

Romancing the soul on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada

The Packhorse has 16 bedrooms.

Fancy a countryside escape with a day at the races?

A bedroom at the new Bailiffgate Hotel in Alnwick.

Jobs boost for Alnwick with new luxury hotel set to open

Bamburgh.

UK's best road trips for 2026 revealed

Reflection of trees on the water of the canal.

This was a canal trip with a difference

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

Tidal island named one of the best dog-friendly holiday destinations

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

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