The 10 best British holidays for people who hate the heat

As extreme heat spreads across the UK, a Met Office study cited in the piece warns that the likelihood of new all-time temperature highs is rising. It notes that on Wednesday in Gosport, Hampshire, temperatures reached 36.1C, surpassing the previous record high from the June 1976 heatwave. The article says the chance of exceeding 40C is now more than 20 times higher than it was in the 1960s. It also reports a spike in searches for “coolcations,” naming destinations such as Canada, Scandinavia and Iceland. Focusing on alternatives within Britain, it recommends trips like a seven-night guided tour to the Shetland Islands from £2,299 per person (departing July 4, 11 and August 29, 2026). It also mentions Saltmoore in North Yorkshire with doubles from £315 per night, Orchard Glamping in Lancashire from £230 for two nights, and includes other heat-avoidance holiday ideas as the list continues.