More UK holidaymakers embraced spontaneous getaways close to home in 2025, favouring quieter, more affordable destinations. Tourism bosses in Devon and Cornwall reported strong bookings, reflecting a buoyant domestic season. People chose camping, seaside breaks and other local options based on affordability, accessibility and desire to explore nature. Readers are invited to share experiences of their 2025 UK summer holidays via a secure, encrypted form. Responses can be anonymous and will be used only for the feature; personal data will be deleted when no longer required. For stronger anonymity, use the SecureDrop service.
What were your holidays like this summer? Did you stay closer to home and spend it in the UK? What did you do? Perhaps you had a camping trip to explore nature? Or maybe you had a seaside break? Earlier this month, AirBnB said more UK holidaymakers were embracing spontaneous getaways close to home and choosing quieter, affordable places. Meanwhile, tourism bosses in Devon and Cornwall have sounded a note of optimism.
saying that this year bookings had been strong. What determined how you holidayed this year? Why did you pick the UK? We'd like to hear about what you did for your 2025 UK summer holiday. Share your experience You can tell us about your summer break using this form. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions.
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