Caravanners must ready themselves for high volumes of traffic from mid-afternoon on Friday (August 24th) according to new data produced by AA Roadwatch and Trafficmaster.
The results from the latest AA/Populus poll of 20,029 AA members revealed that 46 per cent of respondents were planning to travel over the bank holiday weekend.
These figures concur with statistics produced by VisitEngland, which estimate that as many as 3.6 million UK residents – or seven per cent of the adult population – are planning an overnight staycation during the three-day break.
Trips around the UK are proving an increasingly attractive prospect with holidaymakers keen to enjoy a break on a budget. Caravanning is among the most popular forms of this, with recent statistics from the Institute of Advanced Motorists revealing an increase in the number of new tourer users.
Commenting on the surge in staycation numbers, VisitEngland chief executive James Berresford praised the wealth of options available to visitors come rain or shine.
“England is a fantastic all-weather destination, with a wealth of world-class attractions including many free galleries and museums across the country,” he said.
With so many cars on the road, caravan operators must ensure they err on the side of caution when driving in busy and potentially wet conditions.
