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Top 20 staycation destinations in the UK - is your area on the list?

The Ro is one of the best places to admire the picturesque surroundings of Lake Windermere. Image: Pellier Photography

The Ro Hotel: a dog-friendly retreat in the heart of the Lake District

Foundation pupils at Robin Hood Primary School meet up with Sherwood Forest legend Robin Hood when he visited the Mansfield Woodhouse School with a sapling from the Major Oak. They are from left, Louise Keogh, Joshua Lancashire and Connor Sheldon. 2007.

Take a trip back in time at Sherwood Forest with these retro photos

The dog was "positively regal" while being carried down England's highest peak

Tired dog stuck on Scafell Pike in Lake District rescued by team

Neil Pollard in selfie taken an hour before he suffered a cardiac arrest. (SWNS)

Cyclist dies moments after taking last-ever selfie

Kong Adventure in Keswick. Photo: Google Street View

Family pays tribute to man who died after getting stuck in indoor cave

The Coniston Inn rural idyll

The Coniston Inn "truly one of the most breath-taking addresses in The Lakes”

Love Island winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have sparked rumours after being seen together

Love Island stars Millie Court & Liam Reardon ‘back together’

Landal Whitbarrow, a picturesque park at the foot of the Blencathra Fell

Why Landal Whitbarrow is the perfect location from which to enjoy the Lakes

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK

Upnover Cottage, Gosforth, Lake District

Delightful and colourful cottages for a getaway
Festivities are over and many are trying to get back to normality, but increasing numbers are wanting a well-deserved break.

Starlink satellites are in the earth’s orbit

Elon Musk’s satellites to provide wifi to rural areas of UK

Holidaymakers plan to visit the UK beauty hotspots – before global warming affec...

Skoda Superb Estate

Skoda Superb? It really is

Rogan & Co, which boasts a Michelin star, with L'Enclume House next door. Image: Rogan & Co

Stay and dine in Cartmel, the Lake District village glittered in Michelin stars

7 scenic Lake District hikes to explore during your UK staycation

he Northumberland National Park covers an area of 405 square miles between the Scottish border in the north to just south of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hadrian’s Wall.

Outdoor experts reveal the best walks for all the family

A romantic hotel location is more important to men than women, according to rese...

The top 20 UK expeditions on people's list of goals as life gets back to normal

The surge in visitors has led to an increase in the erosion of the Lake District’s landscape (Photo: Getty Images)

The Lake District is eroding away after surge in visitors during pandemic

Paul Duda - pictured with his daughter Olivia - is taking on the Coast to Coast Challenge in August

Hucknall man to complete epic cycle challenge in memory of his daughter's mum

May bank-holiday weekend brings sunshine as UK prepares for mini heat-wave

The first hibernation holiday park for hedgehogs has opened in the UK - take a l...

The team after they had completed the challenge

Team from Papplewick business complete Three Peaks Challenge for music therapy c...

Celebrities urge autumn trips to stunning Cumbria

The firm have announced vacancies at 37 of their holiday parks.

Haven announces 500 new jobs across UK

Enjoy a stay at these exciting, brand new hotels for 2020

These are the top 30 landmarks we most want to visit

Here's where The A Word was filmed in the North West of England - from Lake Dist...

Renault Captur review - compact crossover ups its game

Engineering firm does its bit to aid flood victims

Stepping back in time in the lovely Lake District

Waste management firm staff hits the heights in peak charity challenge

Forest Town Easter fair

VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of arrival of Royal baby - are YOU looking forwar...

Bill Purdue.

BILL ON BOOKS: Holidaying in Britain’s friendliest locations

Albert's boots (aged 76) are made for walking!