With the country on lockdown due to COVID-19, we are unable to go on holiday. Whether you were looking forward to lying on a beach or exploring a new city this summer, our travel plans have been put on hold.

So, we’ve put together 3 ways to bring the holiday to you and have a holiday in your garden so you can feel like you’re on holiday without leaving your home.

1. Go Camping

Going camping in your back garden is one of the easiest ways to holiday at home. All you need is a few camping essentials and you can have an adventure in your own back garden.

What’s more, camping is affordable, simple, and green – there are no campsite fees, no travel expenses, no accommodation fees, and no emissions produced.

Camping is great family fun, especially for the kids – after all, what could be more exciting than sleeping under the stars. It’s all the same fun as going away, but without any hassle.

Simply grab your tent and any other camping gear, including a sleeping bag and camping chairs. It’s best to choose a warmer evening to camp as it can get pretty cold outside, so make sure you wear plenty of layers.

You can recreate all your favourite camping activities – roast marshmallows on a campfire, play cards, tell ghost stories, have a sing-along, stargaze if it’s a clear night. Although it can be tempting to go indoors to the comfort of your own bed, camping at home really is as fun as camping away.

Expanding on this idea, maybe you were planning on going to a festival this year but it has been cancelled. So why not have a mini festival in your own backyard? Pitch up the tent, hang up some bunting, and have a BBQ. For music, tune into your favourite artist’s live stream, watch virtual concerts, and get involved in Glasthomebury.