THE England squad are no stranger to luxury breaks from Hawaii to Dubai and the Amalfi Coast – but some enjoy a humble staycation too.
Here are some of England’s past and present that have been spotted at UK , Haven resorts and even Butlin’s.
Jude Bellingham was spotted at Alton Towers Credit: Daniel Chesler / SWNS
Declan Rice took selfies at Winder Wonderland last December Credit: Arsenal Presser/Facebook
Alton Towers
Just a few days ago, enjoyed a day out at with his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro.
The Three Lions midfielder was spotted in amongst the busy holiday crowds at the Staffordshire theme park.
He didn’t go unnoticed though…
One onlooker even recorded Jude while he was on the – a spinning ride in the Forbidden Valley. which opened last year.
Haven Holidays
Harry Maguire left holidaymakers ‘starstruck’ when they saw him at Haven Credit: Jam Press/Mablethorpe Ice Cream
centre-back has previously been spotted at a humble UK holiday park.
In 2024, the footballer left other holidaymakers ‘starstruck’ when he arrived at the hall in Haven Presthaven Sands in .
The footballer went on the break with his brother, Laurence, and wife, Fern.
Presthaven has everything from pools and go-karting, to crazy , it has five including , Chopstix and Papa Johns. Thanks to its proximity to the coast, it’s easy to take a stroll down to the beach too.
Seaside towns
Burnley player Kyle Walker enjoys breaks to the peaceful Abersoch in Wales Credit: Alamy
Former defender and current player, has revealed he loves a caravan holiday – saying he enjoys a stay in , a seaside resort village on the south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd.
Talking to NorthWales Live , on where he stays while he’s there, Kyle said: “I’d say it’s a posh caravan – like a chalet that we’ve got. I wouldn’t even call it a lodge, it’s a posh caravan.
“We just go down there, there’s just a really good vibe, good community, it’s like a posh council estate. The kids go off in the morning, leave you, and they come back at night, it’s fantastic.
“You go to these nice and everything, and your kids are swinging off the chandeliers and I’m thinking ‘oh my gosh, get me out’ – that’s why I prefer to be down there.”
Lapland UK
Dad-of-three Jordan Henderson enjoyed a break at Lapland UK last year Credit: @.jordanhenderson/Instagram
, the midfielder who has just signed for , has previously visited the popular LaplandUK.
The dad-of-three enjoyed the wintry experience alongside his family last year seeing reindeer and visiting Santa.
LaplandUK now two experiences in the country, with the original in Ascot and the site in which opened last year.
The attraction has revealed to the experience this year, including giving guests more time in the
Families will have more time to try out activities like ice skating and letter writing.
Tickets start from £60pp to the experience aren’t on sale yet, but you can sign up for updates on the 2026 release.
Winter Wonderland
Declan Rice was spotted at Winter Wonderland last year and posed with some fans Credit: Arsenal Presser/Facebook
Fairground rides, funhouses, ice skating and tasty treats – is the sign of the festive season.
And one footballer has been seen enjoying all it has to offer.
Last December, defensive midfielder for and the team was spotted at the festival.
He even took the time to pose for pictures with fans too.
Motorhome staycation
Steven Gerrard went on a motorhome adventure with his son years ago Credit: @stevengerrard/Instagram
Back in 2021, who hails from Merseyside, came back from a luxe holiday in Dubai and went straight on a motorhome staycation .
In a post on Instagram , Gerrard shared pictures of the campervan and of him and his son Lio sitting at the table together.
While he captioned them: “Thanks to Barlow Trailers’ quality service for campervans.
“Great few days with the family.”
Butlin’s
The Rooneys love a trip to Butlin’s and have been to the resort in Skegness Credit: Butlin's
No one can forget the moment when , wife of footballer and pundit, announced .
The star revealed that she still loves a break to the seaside holiday park in Skegness, with her family.
She said that her son, Kai, even called it “ I’ve ever been on” at the time.
Every break includes unlimited rides in their fairground, plus the new has lots of climbing towers and slides – including one that’s 14-metres high.
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