Bank Holiday Monday boosting local businesses in Warwickshire
Businesses in the region are set to see increased footfall this bank holiday weekend
Bank Holiday Monday is set to boost local businesses and hospitality venues in Warwickshire as people are expected to visit the county this weekend.
According to VisitEngland, 11.2 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £4.1 billion boost to the economy.
The figures are just up on last year, when 11 million Brits planned to take an overnight trip in the UK during the August bank holiday weekend.
Looking back at 2023 the figure was 9.7 million, this would give a much needed boost to the industry which has seen year-to-date domestic overnight trips decrease by 5% from 32.6 million in 2024 to 31.1 million in 2025 at the end of May.
Warwickshire business owner, Roger Hackley, runs Mercia Cycles. Roger says the store benefits from the bank holiday weekend.
Roger said: "One of the things we notice is that people will hire bikes for a longer period of time over the bank holiday weekend.
"For anyone involved in the leisure industry, or the hospitality industry, bank holidays really help due to that increased footfall."
VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said:
“It is very encouraging to see many of us are planning a domestic break for the August bank holiday weekend.
From our globally renowned museums and art galleries to our buzzing food and music scene, from our great pubs to our beautiful coast and countryside, there is a destination to suit all tastes and budgets.
“Businesses will be looking to the long weekend for a critical late summer lift after what has been a very mixed year for many destinations. We can also see from our latest consumer research that the cost of living remains a concern.
Brits are still keen to take their breaks however many are booking last minute, making it difficult for businesses to plan in advance, and wanting to save on accommodation, activities, eating out and searching for good value options."