According to Statista, 2023 will be an excellent year for UK tourism, as around 35 million tourists are expected to cross the country.
This would be a considerable improvement for the country’s economy after its dramatic decrease in 2020 and 2021 as a consequence of the pandemic.
Since the UK is among the most visited countries in the world, it’s expected that this year will build the base for an increase in tourism.
There are many reasons why people choose the United Kingdom as a holiday spot.
What attracts tourists the most is the extensive and fascinating history that can never be fully covered and explained as it’s so vast.
Some unique buildings have been constructed here, and the countryside is preferred by many as a place to move.
Let’s see what you can do this Spring in the UK and which of these activities fit you.
Participate in a Navigation Course
Starting off with an easy activity that is made for almost anyone, learning navigation is a fun and educative activity.
The courses take place in the Peak District, a region with plenty of other opportunities for outdoor activities.
You’ll find the location of Peak navigation courses in the village of Foolow.
This Spring, there are four dates on which you can go and learn to navigate, and the cost of spending a day is £65.
You’ll be provided with different maps of the terrain, as well as a compass so that you can plan your route at your pace.
You can get there by air; the closest airports are East Midland, Birmingham and Manchester.
Trains such as the East Midlands, Cross Country and the Northern Rail are also available.
Try Kite-buggying
If you’re interested in something more adventurous, you can try one of the latest and exciting sports: kite-buggying in Sussex.
This activity is a combination of kite-flying and go-karting, which makes it worth trying.
You’re basically going across the sand in a low three-wheeler.
Qualified instructors are provided, so don’t worry about messing around because they’ll teach you everything you need to know and do so that you can fly your kite and use the wind’s power to roam around in the buggy.
For two and a half hours, you’ll pay £59.
To get to Sussex, you have plenty of transport means.
London City, London Luton and London Stansted are some of the airports you can choose to travel from.
However, the closest one is 15 miles away from the city so you can book Gatwick parking beforehand.
Explore Chessington World of Adventures
Nor for the faint-hearted, the Chessington experience will be one in a lifetime.
There are so many activities for adults and kids that you’ll never want to leave this place.
Events also occur throughout the year, so here are some of the best things you can do in Chessington:
- Discover the World of Jumanji, which opens on the 15th of May;
- Have a short family break at themed Resort Hotels;
- Go Ape in a forest adventure where you can enjoy the threes from rope ladders;
- Have a VIP animal experience and see the rhinos and giraffes;
If you want to arrive at Chessington World of Adventures, you need to get to Heathrow, which is one of the world’s largest airports.
You can book airport parking Heathrow long before your trip so that you can ensure your car is parked safely.
Hiking on the limestone pavement
Another venture for sports enthusiasts, this activity can be considered moderate, so even if you don’t master the art of hiking, you can approach the limestone pavements with patience.
The Yorkshire Dales have the best walking routes, and you can choose from walking the six-mile stretches to 13-mile roads, depending on your experience and willingness to get challenged.
There’s a varied range of holiday packages, so you can stay three to seven nights and be provided with walking guides.
A walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales will amaze you, and the scenery most notable includes the glacial lake at Malham Tarn and the waterfalls at Janet’s Foss.
Getting to the Yorkshire Dales can be done easily as the closest airports are Durham (MME), Leeds Bradford, Newcastle and Manchester.
At the same time, the closest Railway station is located on the Leeds-Carlisle line.
Visit countryside towns and villages
If you’re looking for a place to spend your retirement, you must relocate to the UK’s countryside.
These places usually have reasonable property prices, good salaries and many restaurants, while the sunny weather will make your days brighter.
Recent research placed the following countryside areas as the best for relocating:
- Guildford, Surrey, is one of the most vibrant cities with historic heritage sites, such as the Loseley House, West Horsley Place, Hatchlands Park and the Guildford Cathedral;
- St. Albans, Hertfordshire, is a beautiful and small city where you can find great restaurants and shops as well as get greeted by one of the most welcoming communities;
- Shere, Surrey, is a village with charming buildings, such as the White Horse, but you can also find museums and a tearoom there;
- Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, is a historic village where the main attraction of the Church of England parish church;
The British countryside has excellent historic sites, memorials, monuments and protected areas.
Besides the spectacular views, the countryside is remarkable because you can easily travel anywhere by train and see the surroundings.
Most of the tickets are cheap and can take you to areas where various activities occur.
At the same time, you can’t leave the British countryside without going to a pub lunch and trying homemade Cumberland sausages or roasted pork with spiced apple sauce.
Bottom line
The UK is one of the top preferred holiday locations by worldwide tourists.
Besides the fact that English is a commonly known language and it’s easy to get by, the country has many beautiful areas, such as the countryside, as well as exciting activities.
As Spring has arrived, you must give change to the opportunities presented above and have the holiday of your lifetime.
