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 Three Lions footballers past and present that have been spotted at UK theme parks, Haven resorts and even Butlin’s.
Alton Towers
Just a few days ago, Jude Bellingham enjoyed a day out at Alton Towers with his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro.
The Three Lions midfielder was spotted in amongst the busy summer holiday crowds at the Staffordshire theme park.
He didn’t go unnoticed though…
One onlooker even recorded Jude while he was on the Toxicator – a spinning ride in the Forbidden Valley. which opened last year.
Haven Holidays
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has previously been spotted at a humble UK holiday park.
In 2024, the footballer left other holidaymakers ‘starstruck’ when he arrived at the bingo hall in Haven Presthaven Sands in Wales.
The footballer went on the break with his brother, Laurence, and wife, Fern.
Presthaven has everything from swimming pools and go-karting, to crazy golf, it has five restaurants including Burger King, 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
Former Three Lions defender and current Burnley player, Kyle Walker has revealed he loves a caravan holiday – saying he enjoys a stay in Abersoch, 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 hotels 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
Jordan Henderson, the midfielder who has just signed for Chelsea, 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 Manchester which opened last year.
The attraction has revealed some big changes to the experience this year, including giving guests more time in the Elven Village.
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
Fairground rides, funhouses, ice skating and tasty Christmas treats – Winter Wonderland is the sign of the festive season.
And one footballer has been seen enjoying all it has to offer.
Last December, defensive midfielder for Arsenal and the England team Declan Rice was spotted at the festival.
He even took the time to pose for pictures with fans too.
Motorhome staycation
Back in 2021, Steven Gerrard 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
No one can forget the moment I’m a Celebrity when Coleen Rooney, wife of footballer and pundit, Wayne Rooney announced she loves a holiday to Butlin’s.
The star revealed that she still loves a break to the seaside holiday park in Skegness, Lincolnshire with her family.
She said that her son, Kai, even called it “the best holiday I’ve ever been on” at the time.
Every break includes unlimited rides in their fairground, plus the new SKYPARK has lots of climbing towers and slides – including one that’s 14-metres high.