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Are UK staycations on the rise? Conflict abroad and rising fuel prices push travellers to domestic stays

Airbnb, Haven and Butlins have all reported an increase in interest in UK holidays

The Independent UK · Apr 29

JK Rowling accused of ‘frothing up rage’ after criticising Butlin’s over response to security controversy

Resort had suspended security who ‘dragged’ trans women from ladies’ toilet

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

How Center Parcs became a symbol of class

With the company’s six UK sites up for sale, Katie Rosseinsky explores the history and future of a polarising vision of holidaying in nature

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Skegness Butlin's opens brand new £2.5m SKYPARK in time for Easter holidays

It includes the UK’s longest seesaw

Nottingham Post · Apr 3, 2023

Families rush to book Butlins breaks after it launches £3 a night deals

The holidays include live shows, Splash Waterworld, unlimited fairground rides, soft play and playgrounds including the new SKYPARK opening at one of the sites later this year

Manchester Evening News · Jan 3, 2023

Stephen Mulhern 'overwhelmed' by fans' reaction to him covering for Phillip Schofield

Stephen Mulhern, 45, said that if he was asked to present Dancing On Ice he would jump at the chance. The TV favourite joined Holly Willoughby in February this year after Phillip Schofield caught Covid

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier named one of the best arcades in the UK

Its 312 machines make Weston’s main attraction the biggest seaside arcade in South West

Bristol Post · Aug 5, 2022

Butlins trip ruined as family claim they were 'electrocuted' and say there was blood on the walls

'I couldn't believe guests get treated that way'

Nottingham Post · Aug 5, 2022

Family 'offered teddy bears as compensation' after being 'electrocuted' at Butlins

A mum said their trip was 'horrific'

Wales Online · Aug 4, 2022

'Absolute bargain of a deal' - Mum's £95 Butlins holiday goes viral

Families have been keen to snap up similar deals after she saved more than £400 on a last minute break

Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2022