MORE than half of people across the district are planning to stay in the UK for their summer holiday this year, according to a survey.

Research revealed that 57 per cent of residents were intending a ‘staycation’.

And the average spend on the summer holiday will be £823.

A sample of adults in Bradford district was questioned as part of the survey, by Travelodge.

It also found that 55 per cent of people were planning to holiday at the seaside, while 33 per cent were opting for rural breaks.

Stays in cities, such as London and Edinburgh, were the third most popular option.

Top of the staycation destination chart, for the fourth year running, is Cornwall.

Devon is second.

Favourite rural destinations are the Lake District, Scottish Highlands and Cotswolds.

Shakila Ahmed, for Travelodge, said: “Our annual holiday index confirms that we have become a staycation nation.

“More Britons than ever are exploring what makes Great Britain so great, which is terrific news for our economy.

“In addition, we are seeing more Britons booking three-in-one holidays. This includes taking a city, rural and coastal break as part of a one-week holiday.

“Also, 2018 is set to be a great year for UK tourism – we have a royal hattrick with a new baby, wedding and the 65th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation.”

Tourist destinations in the district are hoping for a good summer after a strong 2017.

The Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth and East Riddlesden Hall both saw an increase in visitor numbers last year, compared to 2016.

At the parsonage, there were around 82,700 general visitors. But when schools, groups and event audiences were added, the figure was closer to 88,000 – up nearly ten per cent on the previous year.

And National Trust property East Riddlesden Hall last year welcomed 36,700 people through its doors, an increase of four per cent on 2016.

A spokesman said: “We’re always trying to attract new audiences and hope our exciting programme of events, along with a great Yorkshire welcome, contributed to the rise in people visiting this local treasure.”