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According to figures from Pitchup.com, on-farm temporary campsites across the UK have generated more than £25 million over the past twelve months, with poorer rural areas also benefiting from 'staycation' tourists.
Areas such as Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, and Herefordshire, which usually lose out to more popular destinations like the West Country and Lake District, all shared in the windfall.
Additionally, according to the outdoor accommodation provider, £12.9m was spent in local rural businesses including pubs, shops, and restaurants, throwing them a lifeline amid the pandemic.
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Farming UK - Temporary on-farm campsites inject £25m into rural economy