Top 50 staycation destinations for 2026 - with two from Northumberland flying high in rankings list
A new report has shown the growing popularity of Northumberland as a staycation spot.
Bamburgh is a new entry in the annual staycation report by Sykes Holiday Cottages – and is straight in at number two.
Cornwall’s St Ives takes top spot with Ambleside, Grasmere and Robin Hood’s Bay making up the top five.
The top 10 is completed by Brighton, Lyme Regis, Bakewell, Salcombe and Bourton-on-the-Water. Alnwick is in 11th place, down two spots from last year.
The research reveals almost a third of adults (28 per cent) are more likely to take a holiday on home soil this year than in 2025.
Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) of the 2,000 people polled plan to take their main holiday in the UK this year, rising to 53 per cent among Gen Z.
This compares with 34 per cent of adults who said the same last year, while Gen Z's interest in UK holidays has risen from 45 per cent in 2025.
James Shaw, chief commercial officer at the holiday bran, said: “The continued popularity of UK breaks demonstrates that staycations remain a key part of how Brits holiday.
"More people are choosing to stay at home and prioritising value, flexibility and reassurance when planning time away, particularly amid ongoing uncertainty around overseas travel.
“What’s especially notable this year is the growing influence of younger travellers, Gen Z is increasingly embracing UK holidays, with more people opting for experience-led trips that combine scenery, food, culture and the chance to explore multiple destinations in one break.”