Top 5 Places to Go During the May Bank Holidays
The clocks have gone forward, the days are lighter, the weather is heating up, and two bank holidays are approaching – what more motivation do you need to pack up your bags and get away for a long weekend? If you’re considering a bank holiday getaway, Gatwick Car and Van Rental can help inspire you; here we have our pick of the top 5 places to go during the May bank holidays.
Countryside breaks
England is home to some of the most beautiful scenery, from the mountains and lakes of Cumbria and the Lake District to the vast fields of the Yorkshire Wolds, there is plenty to be explored. This bank holiday, why not rent a cottage with your family and make the most of the weather by taking long, luxurious walks and indulging in a bit of peace and quiet?
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Cheltenham is home to one of the most loved Jazz festivals in the country. This year sees the event take place over the 27th April – 2nd May and is expected to host over 20,000 music fans. The lineup for this festival is always stellar, and the atmosphere is always electric with a huge variety of music, stalls, food stands and family activities to keep everyone happy.
Scarborough fair
This year, Scarborough fair is hosting its art and music festival across the 27th – 29th May. The event sees a wide and varied line up, so is guaranteed to have something to everyone’s taste, as well as a comedy tent, film site and art programme, all with the backdrop of the sea front and fun fairground rides.
Liverpool Sound City festival
Liverpool’s annual Sound City Festival will be held over the 28th and 29th May, with a chart topping line up including The Libertines’ front man Pete Doherty and band of the moment Catfish & The Bottlemen, this is definitely one to grab all of your friends for!
Theme parks
If music isn’t your thing, why not head to one of the many theme parks across the country and get your adrenaline pumping. Whether it’s Alton Towers’ The Smiler or Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Pepsi Max, there’s a ride for everyone, and a trip to a theme park is guaranteed to be a fantastic day out for all.
To help you and your friends and family get to your destination, why not hire one of our fantastic minibuses or economical rental cars? We have a selection of 5, 9, 15 and 17 seater self-drive vehicles so your whole group can travel together, making the journey much more fun and much less expensive!
Gatwick Car and Van Rental have a fleet of over 300 vehicles in varying sizes, perfect for groups of any size. All of our vehicles are under 12 months old and are regularly maintained to ensure that no matter the length of journey you undertake, you can be confident that your rental can make the trip. We’re Crawley’s first choice for low cost, high quality vehicle hire, so get in contact today to make your booking. We’ll be happy to help.