September is considered to be the shoulder season, which means peak prices come down and you could grab a bargain holiday deal.

Heading down to the south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is known for its sweeping coastline, beautiful beaches and warm temperatures to make the trip feel pleasant.

Gyllyngvase Beach, for example, was awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024.

Visitors said the “lovely beach” is a mixture of sand, fine shingles and tiny pebbles.

Jenbluebell wrote: “This is one of our favourite Cornish beaches. On a good day the water is absolutely beautiful; it’s like being abroad. Lovely to swim in.”

Nearby there are “a number of places to eat”, said Nigel from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

“Seek out the pizza guy serving freshly baked pizza from a converted horse box. Simply the best pizza I have ever tasted; eating sat on the beach helped!”

Aside from the gorgeous seafront view, there’s Pendennis Castle – one of Henry VIII’s finest seaside fortresses – to explore.

History enthusiasts will love being transported back to Tudor, Napoleonic, and Victorian times.

The buzzy atmosphere around St Ives is sure to feel lively, entertaining and full of life.

Moving towards Kent, one seaside town to consider a staycation at is Folkestone, which has musical performances every weekend until September 29.

Between 2.30pm to 4.30pm, there’s The Gulls, a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band, a Pink Floyd tribute, the sea shanty players called the Old Time Sailors – and more.

There’s the Creative Quarter, full of independent shops and galleries lining the cobbled streets, coastal walks, and a host of places to eat and drink.