Spring travel trends

Travel behemoth AirBnB have been perusing their data to make predictions about where will be the most popular destinations for spring travellers.

Analysing their list of top locations, they concluded rural beauty spots would be popular, along with smaller cities.

e travel site has seen a 35% increase in people searching for UK family holiday destinations, particularly for stays on farms and in National Parks. Among their most searched for getaways were:

Penrith

is historic market town in the Eden Valley District of Cumbria is just six miles north of Ullswater and home to charming shops, restaurants and local attractions.

Penrith has an independent spirit and a welcoming community, and this atractive town is an oasis of activity set in the most serene surroundings.

Stay at… acka Lea Caravan Park

thackaleacaravanpark.co.uk

Canterbury

During the Middle Ages, many thousands of pilgrims would make the journey to Canterbury each year to visit the sacred shrine of omas Becket.

Today, this beautiful city is infused with the history and culture of its Roman and medieval ancestors, reflected in the stunning architecture of the cathedral, the Roman Walls and the cobbled streets.

Yet London is just a 90-minute train ride away, while Kent Downs and the coastal gem of Whitstable are within easy reach.

Stay at… Canterbury C&CC Site campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Often dubbed ‘the gateway to Snowdonia’, Betws-y-Coed is a small riverside village popular with those looking for a truly rural escape. Along with scenic trails for walking and cycling, and charming local attractions, the village is on a heritage train line that runs to Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Stay at… Riverside Touring Park morris-leisure.co.uk