Working holidays in the UK

Travelling to the UK is expensive, so a great way to counteract the expensive of accommodation, transport, food and entertainment is to have a working holiday. A working holiday allows you to earn money whilst you are traveling – whether you choose to work first then travel, travel as you work or travel first and then work. Choosing to come to the UK for a working holiday can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. Whether you opt to stay in the hustle and bustle of London, opt for many of the UK’s other cities or settle in a small town or village, there is a lot on offer in the UK. Having a working holiday means that, for up to 12 months you can fully immerse yourself in the British way of life.

Benefits of a working holiday

There are so many great benefits to choosing a working holiday over other forms of travelling:

It looks great on your CV – not only have you taken time to travel, but you have also gained valuable work experience.
You make friends locally – when just visiting for a holiday it can be hard to forge those friendships with people. With a working holiday, you are typically coming into contact with the same people on a regular basis and building friendships from that.
A working holiday lets you travel for longer – you typically get up to 12 months to work and travel.
It is a great way to travel without getting into debt, as you are earning along the way.
It is a great way to experience a different culture for a set amount of time.

To find out everything you need to know about working holidays in the UK, including a list of the countries who take part in the scheme, typical jobs and visa information, click here.

Why choose the UK for your working holiday

With so many destinations for working holidays, you might be considering the UK. Visiting the UK isn’t cheap, so a working holiday helps you to afford to enjoy visiting.

There is so much to do and see in the UK, some of my favourites include: