Furious residents of village where Harry Potter was filmed fear it could be swamped by day-trippers

Furious residents of village where Harry Potter was filmed fear it could be swamped by day-trippers during lockdown after National Trust offered tickets to view its historic Abbey in half term The National Trust have sold out tickets for visits to Lacock Abbey for half-term Residents of Lacock, in Wiltshire, are concerned about an influx … Read more

Welsh police fine English daytrippers driving to Brecon Beacons

English day trippers caught making non-essential trips over the Welsh border during lockdown have been fined, a police chief said today, as restrictions have sparked a surge in staycation bookings at campsites. Superintendent Clark Jones-John of Dyfed Powys Police said a number of cars heading to the Brecon Beacons, a popular camping destination, had been … Read more

Britain pours its first pints! Day-trippers get the beers in at the seaside

Day-trippers have been enjoying beers at the seaside despite desperate stay-away pleas from tourism bosses on the first Sunday of lockdown freedom.  Although pubs are yet to reopen, many revellers have found their way around the rules as they headed out in the sunshine today to enjoy drinks at beach bars in Brighton.  Pictures show … Read more