YOUNG families joining forces with grandparents for holidays have seen a marked rise this year, according to a Lake District holiday park.

Silverdale Park in South Cumbria has said that 'gramping' has been making a big comeback.

Park owner, Michael Holgate, believes that teaming-up with gran and grandad is about more than simply spreading the costs of a break.

He said that multi-generation holidays are a chance for extended families to spend quality time together during their increasingly busy working lives.

"When Silverdale first started out in business sixty years ago, it was quite common for three generations of the same family to go away on holiday together," he said. "Extended family breaks fell from favour as overseas holidays gained ground, and people began leading more separate lives from one another.

"But now British staycations are back in demand, families are using the opportunity to enjoy each other's company in the way they once did.

Michael said that the gramping phenomenon is also resulting in more families sharing the cost of buying a caravan holiday home.

"We've been seeing many more people this year doing their sums and realising the considerable financial benefits of shared ownership," Michael said. "And once again, it's the local economy which benefits as more visits mean more spending in businesses such as shops, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions."