Derbyshire town named among top UK Staycation bucket list destinations
Britain’s best staycations for 2026 have been revealed - with Derbyshire’s Bakewell named among the top 10 places people would most like to visit.
The annual staycation report revealed St Ives in Cornwall as the most popular UK holiday destination, with Bamburgh on the Northumberland Coast named as runner up.
Derbyshire also claimed another must-visit town in the UK’s top 20, with Castleton coming in at 17.
Almost a third of adults (28 per cent) are more likely to take a holiday on home soil this year than in 2025, according to the research by Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) of the 2,000 people polled plan to take their main holiday in the UK this year, rising to 53 per cent among Gen Z.
This compares with 34 per cent of adults who said the same last year, while Gen Z's interest in UK holidays has risen from 45 per cent in 2025.
James Shaw, chief commercial officer at the holiday brand which launched the annual Staycation Index Report, said: “The continued popularity of UK breaks demonstrates that staycations remain a key part of how Brits holiday.
"More people are choosing to stay at home and prioritising value, flexibility and reassurance when planning time away, particularly amid ongoing uncertainty around overseas travel.
“What’s especially notable this year is the growing influence of younger travellers, Gen Z is increasingly embracing UK holidays, with more people opting for experience-led trips that combine scenery, food, culture and the chance to explore multiple destinations in one break.
“From seaside towns and national parks to countryside retreats, the UK continues to offer an enormous variety of holiday experiences, and that’s reflected in the strength and diversity of destinations featured in this year’s rankings.”
The research also found when it comes to budgeting, staycation goers expect to spend an average of £1,171 in total on accommodation, food, travel and spending money.