Camping holidays are Brits' new favourite

Nearly twice as many British holidaymakers are considering a camping holiday this summer as the credit crunch forces people to cut back on expensive holidays.



New research shows camping is getting more popular, with 30% of people considering a "staycation" (camping holiday at home) this summer, compared to just 17% last year.

The survey from travel insurer LV also suggests that campers plan to spend an average of £450 on their trip and cost is the primary motivator for choosing a camping holiday at home rather than going abroad.



The most popular destinations for campers in the UK are Cornwall, where 15% are planning to go, followed by the Lake District and Devon.

Eurocamp, one of the three biggest camping holiday companies in Europe, has for the first time in 15 years returned to the English countryside. This summer, it will offer tents at nine National Trust locations including the New Forest, Scotland and the Lake District.