A new study has found that UK beach locations may be even more popular this year.
According to the figures from consumer magazine Which? Holiday, two-fifths (40 per cent) of Brits enjoyed a trip to seaside destinations in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland in 2009.
Spokesperson Rebecca Leach predicted that the number may even rise in 2010, with the fine summer weather helping to boost visitor numbers.
“The reasons people gave for holidaying in the UK were that the locations were easier to get to, they preferred holidays in UK, or simply that they couldn’t afford to go abroad,” she explained.
Blackpool was found to be the nation’s favourite seaside resort of all time and offers a lot for families to enjoy while on vacation.
As well as its beach, there is also a theme park known as the Pleasure Beach and the famous Blackpool illuminations and tower.
Lets Stay UK recently noted that the number of UK tourists heading abroad during 2009 fell by 15 per cent.
Meanwhile, it recorded a 20 per cent rise in bookings for trips to Dorset.
