So you want to get away this summer but you’re on a tight budget? A summer break needn’t break the bank. There are plenty of cheap hotels available around the UK to ensure you and your family can enjoy that all-important trip away come the summer holidays. Browse the Internet’s many budget travel sites before you go for the best deal – and make sure you check out the online reviews first. Deciding where to go is the hard part; picking your cheap hotel is a doddle once you get online.
A trip in Britain will help you to budget; keeping travel costs down. There’s always offers if you book your train in advance, too – meaning you can save your cash for the trip in question. If you’re holidaying with friends, cut the cost by car sharing. Alternatively, if you’re travelling with family, take advantage of family train ticket deals.
If you’re spending some time in London, make use of the great free activities on offer to save the pennies. A trip to the capital needn’t cost the earth. Plan your accommodation and train tickets well in advance. Occasionally, the best hotel deals are to be found online just days before your trip. If you’re willing to take the risk, book your hotel just two or three nights before your trip to benefit from last minute cancellations. You’ll most likely get the hotel’s best rooms at the cheapest price, too.
Once in London, there’s a wealth of free attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Why not take a trip to one of the city’s many museums, or have a relaxing stroll around Hyde Park? A day out at Notting Hill’s Portobello Market doesn’t have to cost a fortune, either. Hop on the bus or tube and have a leisurely wander around the many stalls and antique shops. There’s lots of bargains to be had if you leave your browsing until the end of the day – and don’t forget to haggle to get the best deals. Ensure you pick a cheap hotel that’s fairly central to all the city’s sights – and you won’t have too far to travel on the tube after a long day exploring.
For a right royal experience, why not head to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. A member of The Queen’s guards, dressed in traditional red tunic and bearskin hat, exchanges duty with the previous guard. Not to be missed.
If Royal history isn’t your bag, though, try a trip to the East End of the city, home of the infamous Jack the Ripper. With plenty of tours, from ghost tours to crime tours, travellers can visit the now famous Ten Bells pub, where the Ripper is reported to have spent several evenings. If crime doesn’t suit, then head down instead to the nearby Dickens Inn, where Charles Dickens is rumoured to have drawn inspiration for his seminal work The Pickwick Papers.
London is a city of attractions: you’ll never be stuck for things to do. And given the number of cheap deals and hotels in the city, there’s something for everyone be it on a budget or on a more indulged trip.
So shop around to get the best offer and enjoy!
