Going on staycation?

Holiday-at-home ideas from the Church of England

Sunrise at Bradwell Chapel,
where Christianity came to Essex in AD 654

Staying at home is the new going away for many people in 2009 – giving them an opportunity to discover things about their own area they are normally too busy to look at and appreciate.

If you are taking a staycation this year, make sure you visit your local church or cathedral – which, via its guidebooks, art and architecture, will more than likely offer an inspiring overview of the history of your area.

As well as being ideal places to 'switch off' from work, churches and cathedrals often host events and festivals – and a sample are listed on the page Ideas for planning your staycation.

You can uncover more events and interesting ideas for your Staycation by browsing through the websites recommended in Other useful websites for your staycation.